Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Kringle
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Ignatov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatov moves away.
Ignatov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boss misses with a combination
and Ignatov counters with a nice leg kick.
Bagel Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boss does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ignatov tries a quick counter leg kick but Boss is wise to it.
Boss drops his hands momentarily and Ignatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Ignatov blocks a head kick by Boss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatov.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatov misses the target.
Boss throws a looping overhand right but Ignatov ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Boss takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
Ignatov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ignatov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boss looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boss takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatov! But no joy.
Boss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatov can pounce on him.
Boss walks into a left hand.
Ignatov scores with a nice head shot.
Ignatov throws the left hand but Boss avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ignatov.
Good leg kick by Ignatov.
Boss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boss scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov throws out a powerful jab.
Boss throws a body shot but no joy.
Boss missing with a left hand there. Ignatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatov is looking for the big counter here.
Ignatov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boss's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ignatov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boss scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Boss is rocked!#CUT2#Bagel Boss's cut is getting worse.
A low kick from Boss misses
and Ignatov counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Boss out cold! What a finish! Ignatov is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1059 Diggs vs Khan
Date: Mar 01, 2024

#R1#
Ginger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatov.
Ginger slips a jab and a cross from Ignatov.
Ignatov wants to clinch up but Ginger keeps it at a distance.
Ignatov misses with a hook
and Ginger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignatov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ginger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left lands for Ginger.
Ignatov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ginger slips a jab from Ignatov.
A low kick from Ginger misses
and Ignatov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ginger really felt that one!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ginger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ginger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Ignatov wants to clinch.
Ginger swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Ginger instigates a clinch.
Ginger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from Ginger.
Ginger misses with a body punch.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Ginger controls the action.
Ginger is working Ignatov over against the cage.
Ginger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ginger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ginger blocking some punches.
Ginger lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Ignatov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ginger tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Ginger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ignatov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ginger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Ginger lands a big uppercut and Ignatov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ignatov looks OK. Ginger waves Ignatov back to his feet!
Ignatov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ginger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ignatov tries to clinch up but Ginger circles away and keeps his distance.
Ignatov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ignatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatov throws out a counter right but Ginger avoids it with no problem.
Ginger throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Ginger lands a high kick! #CL2#
Ignatov has closed the distance and engaged Ginger in a clinch.
Ginger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Ginger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Ginger.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Ginger blocks it.
Ignatov tries to stall but Ginger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ginger scores with a hook to the body.
Ginger is working Ignatov over against the cage.
Ignatov looks winded!
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ginger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Ginger - that landed with a thud.
Ginger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ginger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ginger lands a body shot.
Ginger lands a hook that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Ginger lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ginger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ginger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Ginger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ginger lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Ginger lands an uppercut.
Ginger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ginger cracks Ignatov with a nice body shot.
Ginger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Ginger.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
Ginger lands with a right to the head.
Ginger lands a shot to the body.
Ginger tries to throw a body punch but Ignatov avoids it by throwing Ginger back against the cage.
Ginger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ginger is pushing Ignatov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ginger gets through Ignatov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ginger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Ginger controls the action.
Ginger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haitian Ginger dominated that round.
That's time! Ginger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ginger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ginger tests Ignatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Ignatov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ignatov throws a big shot that misses.
Ginger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatov. That did some damage!
Ginger scores with a jab to the head.
Ginger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ignatov, as that shot connected.
Ginger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatov counters with a thumping low kick.
Haitian Ginger is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatov misses the body punch #CL#
and Ginger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ginger. #T1#
Ginger lands with a left to the head.
Ginger blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ginger.
A short right from Ignatov on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ginger.
Ginger lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ginger.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Ignatov trying to control the position but instead, Ginger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ignatov into the cage.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ginger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ginger pushes Ignatov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatov is looking to control Ginger's arms but Ginger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ignatov has his back to the cage.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Ginger.
Haitian Ginger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ginger.
Ginger has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
Ginger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ginger misses with a body punch.
Ginger pushes Ignatov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ignatov is breathing heavily.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ginger is trying to stall.
Ginger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
Ignatov tries to stall but Ginger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ginger blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ginger lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ginger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ginger misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
Ginger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatov scores with a hook to the body.
Ignatov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ginger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ignatov can turn it around.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ginger.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Ginger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ignatov misses with a double jab
and Ginger counters with a good low kick that Ignatov was not able to check. #T3#
Ignatov throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ginger misses the target.
Ginger misses with a looping left.
Ginger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ginger stuns Ignatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ginger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ignatov can do to turn this around?
A decent looking cross lands there for Ginger.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ginger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ginger throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ignatov avoids it.#CL2#
Ignatov clinches.
A hook to the body from Ginger.
A short right from Ginger on the inside.
Ginger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Ginger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ginger. #BC#
Ginger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ginger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignatov.#T4#
Ginger drops Ignatov with a big left hand! Ignatov is injured, injured bad! Ginger jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haitian Ginger!
Our winner, Haitian Ginger, 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: SYN 1055 Cruz vs Farman
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Ignatov drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Escobar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Escobar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatov wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well. #T2#
Escobar is keen to just control but Ignatov is a slippery customer.
Ignatov moves into full guard.
Ignatov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar looking to control. #SUB#
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ignatov is aware though and is defending well.
Escobar keeping full guard, as Ignatov tries to pass.
Ignatov wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving. #T3#
Ignatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Ignatov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Ignatov from controlling successfully.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ignatov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escobar's hands.
Ignatov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar. Escobar obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatov.
Ignatov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice jab there from Escobar.
Ignatov wants to clinch up but Escobar keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Ignatov has Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeny Ignatov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ignatov misses with a kick to the body
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ignatov is looking to clinch.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the body
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatov takes one to the chin there.
Ignatov misses with the body kick
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov slips a jab from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar walks into a jab.
Juanito Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1##CL2#
Ignatov drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
I was talking to Escobar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Ignatov on the inside.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatov cracks Escobar with a nice body shot.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Escobar blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ignatov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Escobar wants to take the fight to the mat but Ignatov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar is working for takedown but Ignatov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ignatov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Escobar lands an uppercut.#T3#
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Ignatov.
Ignatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Ignatov takes a shot to the head.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov stalling.
Ignatov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ignatov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Escobar. #T4#
Ignatov tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
A short right from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Ignatov digs a right hand into Escobar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar's gas tank.
Ignatov tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Ignatov digs a right hand underneath Escobar's ribcage. Escobar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Ignatov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Escobar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeny Ignatov 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##CL2#
Ignatov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobar, pushing him back against the cage.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Escobar.
Ignatov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a right to the head.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Ignatov as the two fighters clinch.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Ignatov lands a body punch.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Escobar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ignatov can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ignatov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ignatov after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar. #T2#
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov stops a takedown attempt from Escobar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Ignatov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Ignatov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ignatov lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
A hook to the body from Escobar.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ignatov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Escobar tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov stops a takedown attempt from Escobar.
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar blocking some punches.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Yevgeny Ignatov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Ignatov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Escobar working aggressively here.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov lands with a light punch inside.
Ignatov stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatov.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ignatov after a bit of a struggle.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.

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

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

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

Event: SYN 1048 Danger vs Choke III
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Exotic sizes up Ignatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ignatov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Exotic. That one must have hurt.
Exotic clobbers Ignatov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Ignatov rushes Exotic and presses him up against the cage.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Exotic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Exotic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ignatov swings widly with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ignatov thinking.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatov misses with a lunging right hand
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignatov tried to score with a low kick but Exotic checks it.
Exotic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Exotic lands a really nice looking cross but Ignatov seems unphased.
Exotic tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Exotic throws a wild body kick that Ignatov sees coming a mile off.
Ignatov slips a jab from Exotic.
Exotic swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov tries to clinch
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ignatov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ignatov looks for the body kick but Exotic saw that one coming.
Ignatov blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Ignatov throws a sloppy head kick and Exotic moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Exotic.#KD#
Exotic lands a big head kick that sends Ignatov tumbling to the mat! Exotic takes a step backwards and waves Ignatov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov jabs at Exotic's body.
Ignatov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Exotic.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatov.
Ignatov wants to clinch
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatov tries to clinch but Exotic is having none of it.
Ignatov misses with a hook.
Ignatov throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatov throws the kick towards the body but Exotic avoids it.
Ignatov fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Exotic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ignatovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ignatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ignatov tries to clinch up
and Exotic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ignatov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Ignatov misses
and Exotic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
Exotic looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Exotic 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.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Exotic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Exotic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatov misses with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a low kick, right behind Ignatov 's knee.
Ignatov checks a low kick from Exotic.
Ignatov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatov moves out of range easily.
Ignatov moves to clinch but Exotic breaks away
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ignatov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Exotic misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ignatov with a nice calf kick.
Exotic connects with a nice looking jab.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Exotic lands a jab to Ignatov's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Ignatov.
Ignatov is looking to clinch.
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Ignatov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ignatov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Exotic is looking to counter with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Ignatov
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Exotic lands with an uppercut that bounces Ignatov off the cage and back into range.
Ignatov throws a leg kick
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Exotic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ignatov is breathing heavily.
Ignatov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Exotic counters with a nice right hand that sends Ignatov toppling to the canvas! Ignatov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Exotic finish him?!#ROC#Ignatov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov misses with a left hand
and Exotic counters with a big left hand that crumples Ignatov! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1043 Diggs vs Exotic
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Crunch! Ignatov slams his shin into Adlehyde's torso.
Ignatov lands a nice looking body shot.
A left lands for Adlehyde.
Adlehyde moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
It looked like Adlehyde was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ignatov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adlehyde takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ignatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adlehyde. That did some damage!
Ignatov throws a push kick but Adlehyde slaps the foot to one side.
Adlehyde takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ignatov misses with an uppercut.
Ignatov jabs Adlehyde right on the nose. Adlehyde blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adlehyde lands the left hand.
Ignatov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adlehyde connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ignatov scrambles back to his feet.
Ignatov with a nice cross.#T1#
Adlehyde slips under a jab from Ignatov.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Ignatov does it's job there.
Ignatov walks into a straight right hand from Adlehyde.
Ignatov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adlehyde.
Ignatov scores with a nice right hand.
Ignatov looks to land a right hand but Adlehyde moved out of range.
Adlehyde takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Adlehyde misses its intended target.
Adlehyde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ignatov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Adlehyde is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Adlehyde off his feet! Adlehyde tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yevgeny Ignatov!
A very excited looking Yevgeny Ignatov 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: SYN 1039 Kamara vs McCarthy
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Ignatov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akkaynak takes a step back to recover.
Ignatov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akkaynak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ignatov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akkaynak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Ignatov.#CUT#It looks like Atakan Akkaynak has been cut.
Ignatov walks into a stiff left hand from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak looks to clinch
and Ignatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Akkaynak is rocked!
Akkaynak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ignatov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Akkaynak tries to clinch up
and Ignatov counters with a huge left! Akkaynak is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ignatov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Akkaynak from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ignatov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1036 Danger vs McGuire
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Sycek misses with a takedown
and Ignatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignatov misses with a looping left.
Ignatov takes a swing at Sycek's ribcage but misses.
Ignatov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ignatov looks for the body kick but Sycek saw that one coming.
Ignatov scores with a kick to the midsection.
A low kick from Ignatov is predictable there #TD#
and Sycek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ignatov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatov is pulling down on Sycek's head to control his posture.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Ignatov has wrist control.
Ignatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Sycek throws a sloppy strike and Ignatov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Sycek is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ignatov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yevgeny Ignatov!
A relieved looking Yevgeny Ignatov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1029 Return of Tarver
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Ignatov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ignatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignatov thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ignatov in his tracks.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Ignatov avoids them all with ease.
Ignatov throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Ignatov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kuznetsov just manages to avoid it.
Ignatov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ignatov blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ignatov as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov jabs at Ignatov's body.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov drops his hands momentarily and Ignatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ignatov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ignatov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Ignatov is having none of it.
Ignatov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kuznetsov!
Ignatov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Ignatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Ignatov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov controlling the action here for a moment.
Ignatov presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov stalling in the clinch but Kuznetsov improves position.
Ignatov lands with a right to the head.
Kuznetsov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ignatov is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatov avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ignatov.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Ignatov blocks with his arms.
Ignatov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards. #T3#
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ignatov tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov has Kuznetsov pushed against the cage.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Ignatov blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ignatov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Come on Kuznetsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ignatov blocks it with crossed arms.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuznetsov.
Ignatov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatov slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatov with the inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a shot to the body.
Ignatov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A leg kick checked by Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov 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#
Kuznetsov throws a front kick aimed at Ignatov's knee but Ignatov avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Ignatov misses the target.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ignatov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Ignatov in a clinch.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Ignatov blocks it.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ignatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Ignatov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ignatov misses its target.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Ignatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Ignatov slips the punch.
Ignatov defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Ignatov avoids them all with ease.
Ignatov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Ignatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Ignatov ducked under it nicely.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Ignatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut.
Ignatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatov tries to land a front kick but Kuznetsov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Ignatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Ignatov off balance momentarily.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Ignatov keeps it at a distance.
Ignatov looks for the body kick but Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Ignatov lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Ignatov is avoiding it.
Ignatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatov with a nice calf kick.
Ignatov slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.#T3#
Ignatov looks to land a body kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatov. #CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuznetsov or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ignatov.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
Kuznetsov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ignatov lands an uppercut.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Ignatov blocks with his arms. #T4#
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ignatov is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Ignatov.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ignatov is defending well for now.
Ignatov lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuznetsov!
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov thumps Ignatov with a low kick.
Ignatov moves out of range as Kuznetsov throws a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Kuznetsov.
Ignatov slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatov.
Kuznetsov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ignatov misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Ignatov is looking to chop away at Kuznetsov's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ignatov scores with a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatov throws a body kick that misses.
Ignatov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Ignatov blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Ignatov blocks the elbow strike.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Ignatov avoids the damage to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ignatov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ignatov is defending well for now.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Ignatov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ignatov avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Ignatov avoids the damage to the body.
Ignatov scores with a hook to the body.
Ignatov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ignatov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ignatov lands a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Ignatov avoids the damage to the body.
Ignatov lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ignatov blocks it with crossed arms.
Ignatov misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Ignatov sets himself, and Kuznetsov steps forward looking for the clinch! Ignatov avoids it this time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatov lands a head shot.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Ignatov's ribs.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Ignatov throws a body kick.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range. #T4#
Ignatov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Ignatov is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatov avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Ignatov throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatov misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yevgeny Ignatov.
Well Kuznetsov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: SYN 1024 Todd vs Diggs
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Akkaynak moves out of range as Ignatov throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akkaynak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ignatov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Akkaynak tries to clinch up.
Akkaynak looks to clinch
and Ignatov counters with a nice leg kick.
Ignatov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ignatov!
Ignatov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Atakan Akkaynak has been cut.
Akkaynak lands a head shot.
Ignatov lands a jab to Akkaynak's midsection.
Akkaynak is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Ignatov sends Akkaynak crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ignatov is motioning to the referee to let Akkaynak up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Akkaynak is rocked!
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!
Ignatov is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Akkaynak hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1022 Torhte vs Vinogradov
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swahn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swahn throws a front kick that sends Ignatov stumbling back into the cage.
Swahn looks for the body kick but Ignatov saw that one coming.
Ignatov thinks about the counter body kick.
Swahn walks into a stiff left hand from Ignatov.
Swahn tests Ignatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swahn tries to land a front kick but Ignatov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ignatov flicks out a counter leg kick but Swahn steps away.
Ignatov throws a body kick that misses.
Swahn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swahn slips a jab from Ignatov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Swahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Ignatov rushes Swahn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov blocking some punches.
Swahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Ignatov. #T1#
Ignatov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Swahn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Swahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swahn working aggressively here.
Swahn tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov cracks Swahn with a nice body shot.
Ignatov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Ignatov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Swahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Swahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Swahn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swahn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swahn.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ignatov.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swahn.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Swahn misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatov prevents a body shot from Swahn.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
Ignatov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn stalling in the clinch but Ignatov improves position. #BC#
Swahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swahn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swahn scores with a decent looking hook.
Swahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swahn thumps Ignatov with a low kick.
Ignatov tries to clinch up but Swahn circles away and keeps his distance.
Swahn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ignatov's head backwards.#T3#
Ignatov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swahn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ignatov connects with a body shot that sends Swahn's belly button to the back.
Swahn is looking to land body kicks.
Swahn lands with a good body shot.
Swahn scores with a hook.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut.
Swahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swahn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swahn defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignatov throws a big shot that misses.
Ignatov slips a straight right by Swahn.#T4#
Ignatov lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Ignatov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swahn doesn't seem phased though.
Ignatov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swahn jabs at Ignatov's body.
Ignatov avoids the body shot from Swahn.
Ignatov slips under a jab.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut
and Swahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws the left hand but Swahn avoids the punch easily.
Swahn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swahn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Swahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swahn scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oke Swahn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Swahn is out of range.
Swahn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ignatov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ignatov throws a series of punches but Swahn moves out of range.
Swahn 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.
Swahn connects with a single shot there.
Swahn misses with a body shot.
Swahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oke Swahn is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swahn under the eye.
Ignatov tries to move into range but Swahn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swahn. That's going to slow Ignatov down.
Ignatov fakes the leg kick and cracks Swahn in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swahn punishes Ignatov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ignatov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ignatov there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Ignatov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatov misses the target.
Ignatov misses with a hook
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Swahn dips to his left and cracks Ignatov with an uppercut!
Ignatov is looking to score with low kicks.
Ignatov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swahn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ignatov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swahn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Swahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Ignatov darts in trying to clinch
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Swahn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Swahn avoids a kick to the body.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swahn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swahn misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Swahn catches Ignatov right on the button with a cross.
A left lands for Swahn.
Ignatov tries to clinch
and Swahn counters with a nice body kick.
Swahn connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Swahn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ignatov under the eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatov.
Swahn moves out of range of the body kick.
Ignatov moves in looking to clinch but Swahn pushes him off.
As Ignatov backs away, Swahn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swahn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ignatov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Swahn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swahn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swahn throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Ignatov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Ignatov staying out of range there.
Ignatov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swahn, as that shot connected. #T4#
Swahn connects with a jab.
Ignatov moves out of range as Swahn strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swahn is looking to land body kicks.
Ignatov wants to clinch up but Swahn keeps it at a distance.
Ignatov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swahn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Ignatov gets a clinch.
Swahn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ignatov can do to turn this around?
Swahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ignatov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov jumps guard but Swahn stands there with Ignatov around his waist. Ignatov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oke Swahn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ignatov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Swahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swahn.
Ignatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ignatov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Swahn lands a really nice looking cross but Ignatov seems unphased.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Swahn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ignatov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swahn.
Ignatov misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swahn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Ignatov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swahn cracks Ignatov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Swahn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ignatov's head.
Swahn throws out a loose jab but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Swahn misses the target.
Swahn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ignatov momentarily.
Swahn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swahn throws a lazy body kick
and Ignatov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Swahn really felt that one!
Swahn misses with an uppercut. Ignatov saw that one coming.
Ignatov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ignatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Ignatov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Swahn fails to land.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Swahn.
Ignatov tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Ignatov tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Swahn to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov.
Ignatov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Swahn scores with a shot to the side of Ignatov's head.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swahn throws a head punch that misses.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Swahn. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swahn.
Ignatov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Swahn.
Ignatov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Ignatov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Swahn misses with the head strike.
Swahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Swahn blocks it.
Ignatov lands a hook that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Swahn lands with a right to the head.
Swahn prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Nice body punch from Ignatov - that landed with a thud.
Swahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swahn blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Swahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swahn prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov. #T4#
Ignatov blocks an uppercut.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swahn tries a body shot but Ignatov blocks it.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ignatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Swahn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ignatov can turn it around.
Ignatov tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ignatov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Swahn tries to throw a body punch but Ignatov avoids it by throwing Swahn back against the cage.
Swahn can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
Swahn lands a shoulder strike.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swahn misses with a body punch.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
A short left from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Ignatov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oke Swahn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swahn, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oke Swahn!
Our winner, Oke Swahn, 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: SYN 1015 Todd vs Exotic IV
Date: Sep 07, 2023

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sycek checks a leg kick.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Sycek moved away.
No luck for Sycek with that takedown attempt.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ignatov tried to counter with a leg kick but Sycek avoided it.
Ignatov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ignatov.
Ignatov stuffs the takedown attempt from Sycek. Sycek gets slowly back to his feet.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.
Nice uppercut lands for Ignatov. That snapped Sycek's head back. #CUT#It looks like Samuel Sycek has been cut.
Ignatov slaps away a takedown attempt from Sycek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek shoots for a double leg takedown but Ignatov sprawls well. He's pushed Sycek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ignatov scores with a body shot.
A jab from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sycek circles away quickly and effectively.
Sycek changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sycek tries for a takedown but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Sycek looks for a takedown but Ignatov sprawls well.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Sycek counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ignatov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ignatov continues to stall.
Ignatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Ignatov 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#
Sycek tries to roll over but Ignatov keeps him under control.
Ignatov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Sycek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sycek is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ignatov jumps into side control!
A lull in the action here as Ignatov stalls from top position.
Sycek is trying to control Ignatov's posture but Ignatov avoids it.
Sycek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sycek wants to improve his position but Ignatov is controlling well.
Ignatov trying to pass the guard but Sycek defending well. #T3#
Sycek is trying to control but Ignatov manages to pass to mount!
Ignatov controlling the pace for now.
Sycek tries to hold on but Ignatov pushes him away.
Sycek wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ignatov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sycek is trying to break free.
What can Sycek do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sycek wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignatov gets his hands free.
Sycek is really stuck here.
Ignatov biding his time, looking for the opening. #T4#
Sycek trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sycek tries to escape the position.
Sycek trying to control the hands but Ignatov breaks the grip.
What can Sycek do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sycek is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sycek trying to control but not successfully.
Sycek wants to escape the position.
Sycek wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignatov gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeny Ignatov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Sycek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sycek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ignatov swivels and escapes.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ignatov as he avoids it easily.
Ignatov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good shot there by Ignatov.
Sycek steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ignatov. That one must have hurt.
Ignatov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sycek on the side of the head.
Ignatov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ignatov misses with the combination.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Ignatov sends Sycek crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ignatov is motioning to the referee to let Sycek up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Sycek is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sycek is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatov finish him?
Ignatov steps in with a hook that catches Sycek right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ignatov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sycek looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 149: Ryoto v Bloodaxe 2
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Terrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatov tries to land a leg kick but Terrell saw it coming and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Terrell scores with a four punch combination!
Ignatov tries to clinch but Terrell is having none of it.
Terrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatov.
Terrell wants to counter the offense by Ignatov and move into the clinch position.
Terrell connects with a crisp jab.
Terrell throws a body punch but Ignatov moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ignatov.
Terrell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ignatov tests Terrell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Ignatov clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Ignatov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Terrell prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatov scores with a shoulder strike.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Terrell blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Terrell misses with a body punch.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
A body shot lands from Ignatov. #T1#
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov is leaning against Terrell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ignatov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ignatov fails to pull guard.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action.
Ignatov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Ignatov scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ignatov.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Nice body punch from Terrell.
Ignatov blocks a body shot from Terrell.
Ignatov tries to work over Terrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
Ignatov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrell's elbow. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Terrell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Ignatov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ignatov trying to control the position.
Ignatov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Terrell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatov looking to control. #SUB#
Ignatov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ignatov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ignatov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Ignatov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Terrell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terrell looks to land a combination but Ignatov avoids it well.
Terrell tries a low kick but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Terrell throws a lazy head kick
and Ignatov counters with a head kick.
Terrell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terrell swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatov.
Terrell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terrell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Terrell scores with a punch to the head.
Ignatov tries to clinch but Terrell moves out of range.
Terrell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ignatov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terrell can pounce on him.
Terrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Ignatov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Terrell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Terrell looks to land a combination. Ignatov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch but Terrell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Terrell takes the fight into the clinch.
Terrell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ignatov blocking some punches.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov blocking some punches.
Terrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Terrell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ignatov tries to pull guard but Terrell won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeny Ignatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terrell working aggressively here.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Terrell closes the distance and clinches.
Ignatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
Terrell blocking some punches.
Terrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrell controls his hands.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Ignatov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ignatov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrell's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Terrell.
Terrell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Terrell.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Ignatov.
A right hook to the body lands for Terrell.
Terrell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Terrell misses with a body punch.
Terrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Terrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ignatov tries to pull guard but Terrell holds him up against the cage and eventually Ignatov drops back down to his feet.
Terrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
Ignatov tries to pull guard but Terrell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ignatov cracks Terrell with a nice body shot.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Terrell scores with a shot to the side of Ignatov's head.
Terrell is working Ignatov over against the cage.
Ignatov takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Terrell on the inside.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Ignatov. #T2#
Terrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Terrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatov taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terrell is working Ignatov over against the cage.
Ignatov is trying to pull guard but Terrell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeny Ignatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
Terrell prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Terrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Terrell.
Ignatov prevents a body shot from Terrell.
Terrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Terrell.
Ignatov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ignatov blocking some punches.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov digs a right hand into Terrell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Terrell's gas tank.
Terrell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Ignatov blocks an uppercut.
Terrell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Terrell cracks Ignatov with a nice body shot.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Terrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Terrell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phillip Terrell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell. #T4#
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Ignatov as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Terrell - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike.
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrell controls his hands.
Ignatov tries to work over Terrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov prevents a body shot from Terrell.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Terrell avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Ignatov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatov tries to work over Terrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Terrell misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Terrell manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Ignatov instigates a clinch.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ignatov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Terrell misses with a left hand
and Ignatov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignatov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terrell. Terrell obviously looking to wear him down.
Terrell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Terrell throws out a powerful jab.
Phillip Terrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terrell.
Ignatov is looking to clinch.
Ignatov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrell.
Terrell punishes Ignatov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Terrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Terrell scores with the left hand. Ignatov knows he should have avoided that one.
Ignatov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ignatov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terrell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov tries to land a leg kick but Terrell saw it coming and moves away.
Terrell lands a right hook to the body.
Terrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatov moves away.
Ignatov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Terrell swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatov.#CL#
Ignatov closes the distance and pushes Terrell back into the cage.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
A short right from Ignatov on the inside.
Terrell lands a hook that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards. #TD2#
Terrell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ignatov wants to improve his position but Terrell is controlling well.
Ignatov trying to get back to full guard but Terrell takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ignatov working to try and regain half guard.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ignatov gets back to half guard.
Ignatov moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Terrell wants to control from the top but Ignatov keeps moving. #SUB#
Ignatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Terrell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Terrell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Terrell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Terrell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phillip Terrell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ignatov controls Terrell momentarily but Terrell frees himself.
Terrell wants to control from the top but Ignatov keeps moving. #SUB#
Ignatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ignatov wants to hit a sweep here but Terrell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ignatov there!
Ignatov wants to control but Terrell is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatov tries to reverse the position but Terrell maintains control.
Terrell controlling the pace for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell!
Our winner, Phillip Terrell, 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: WVT 141: Takahashi v Siale
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Heights throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seelow Heights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ignatov closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Ignatov.
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Heights fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ignatov.
Ignatov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heights walks away with a smile on his face. Ignatov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Heights swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatov.
Heights walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatov! But no joy.
Heights throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Heights dodges the punch combination from Ignatov.
Heights thuds a left hand into Ignatov's body.
Heights dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatov. That did some damage!
Ignatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Ignatov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heights takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Heights scores with a jab. Ignatov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heights.
Heights throws a leg kick but Ignatov moved away.#CL2#
Ignatov clinches up against the cage.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heights blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Ignatov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Heights uses from the top position. #SU#
Heights gets to his feet. Ignatov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ignatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heights tried to counter with a leg kick but Ignatov avoided it.
Heights has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Kings Lua MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Heights fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignatov.
Heights throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ignatov throws a push kick but Heights slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heights wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ignatov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heights scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heights can pounce on him.
Heights lands with a straight right. Ignatov didn't see that one coming.
Ignatov avoids the body shot from Heights.
Ignatov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Heights catches Ignatov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heights takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a double jab.
Heights connects with the punch.
Heights lands with an uppercut that bounces Ignatov off the cage and back into range.
Ignatov throws a nice looking combination but Heights bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Ignatov clinches up with Heights and pushes him back against the cage.
Heights struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ignatov.
A right handed body shot lands from Ignatov.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Heights controls the action.
Ignatov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heights backwards. #TD2#
Ignatov gets control of Heights's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ignatov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Heights gets to his feet - Ignatov follows without any prompting. #T3#
Heights scores with a hook.
Heights lunges at Ignatov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ignatov's hand.
Ignatov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heights.
A clash of legs there as Heights blocks the low kick.
Heights swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Ignatov moves into the clinch.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Heights controls his hands.
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heights.
Ignatov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Heights seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ignatov can turn it around.
Heights has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
Heights throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov is leaning against Heights and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heights tries a body shot but Ignatov blocks it.
Heights prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov takes a shot to the head.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Heights controls the action. #TD2#
Ignatov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Ignatov has his feet on Heights's thighs here. He's pushed Heights off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Heights screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 132: Hussein v Corassa
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Ignatov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ignatov throws a lazy head kick
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ignatov.
Ignatov feints and then cracks Steve's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steve down.
Ignatov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steve.
Ignatov misses with a looping left.
Ignatov misses the jab.
Steve is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Steve misses.
Ignatov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Ignatov wants to clinch.#CL2#
Ignatov has Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Steve's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steve is defending well.#T1#
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ignatov.
Ignatov gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Steve lands a right hand.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ignatov.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Ignatov lands with a light punch inside.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steve throws a jab when Ignatov was well out of range.
Ignatov throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatov lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Ignatov as he connects with a hook.
Ignatov throws a leg kick
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve dodges the punch combination from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A clash of legs there as Steve blocks the low kick.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Ignatov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ignatov darts in and clinches Steve up against the cage.#T3#
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ignatovs head.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Ignatov lands with a light punch inside.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov has Steve pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steve manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stoner Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yevgeny Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve gets through Ignatov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve being controlled against the cage.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##BC#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Steve blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Steve tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Ignatov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steve cracks Ignatov with a good jab.
Steve misses the jab.
Ignatov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Ignatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve blocks a low kick nicely.
Ignatov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ignatov cracks Steve with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ignatov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
Steve scores with a nice right hand.
Steve drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeny Ignatov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ignatov thuds his shin into the meat of Steve's side.
Ignatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatov wants to clinch but Steve slips to the side
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ignatov thinking.
Steve moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steve lands with an overhand left.
Ignatov tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ignatov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Ignatov gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Ignatov avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Ignatov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ignatov can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov blocking some punches.
Ignatov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steve after a bit of a struggle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ignatov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ignatov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steve gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to score a body lock takedown but Steve shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stoner Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yevgeny Ignatov.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ignatov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ignatov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve lands a body punch.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatov lands a body shot.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Steve gets through Ignatov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of 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!
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Ignatov blocks a body shot from Steve.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Ignatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ignatovs head.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatov goes for a takedown attempt but Steve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ignatov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ignatov is breathing heavily.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Ignatov slips a straight right by Steve.#T3#
Ignatov misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Ignatov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steve avoids the head kick by Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Steve counters with a nice right hand that sends Ignatov toppling to the canvas! Ignatov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Steve finish him?!#ROC#Ignatov is rocked!
Nice shot by Ignatov.
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ignatov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ignatov is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatov throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Ignatov seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatov. That's going to slow Steve down.
Ignatov slips a jab from Steve.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatov.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
A punch combination from Ignatov misses.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ignatov throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stoner Steve!
Stoner Steve decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 123: Siale v Bloodaxe
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Peterson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ignatov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Peterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ignatov pulls Peterson in close to prevent any damage.
Ignatov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Ignatov blocks nicely. #T1#
Ignatov 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.
Peterson is working Ignatov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Peterson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ignatov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ignatov holds on and takes a little breather.
Ignatov wants to hit a sweep here but Peterson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ignatov there!
Peterson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ignatov's face.
Ignatov is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Peterson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Peterson landing shots from mount.
Ignatov is looking to improve his position but Peterson isn't that keen on the idea.
Peterson working Ignatov over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson wants to control the pace but Ignatov is squirming around nicely.
Ignatov working to try and regain half guard.
Ignatov regains half guard.
Peterson throwing shots but Ignatov is blocking nicely.
Peterson 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.
Nice strikes from Peterson there.
Ignatov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Peterson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Peterson stands up over Ignatov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ignatov holds on and takes a little breather.
Peterson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Peterson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ignatov trying to control the position here.
Peterson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatov wants to improve his position but instead Peterson has moved into half guard.
Ignatov wants to improve his position but Peterson is controlling well. #T4#
Ignatov controlling the position for now.
Peterson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Peterson connects with a nice short shot to Ignatov's temple.
Ignatov is controlling Peterson's trapped leg to prevent Peterson from advancing to side control.
Peterson stalling.
Peterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ignatov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Peterson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ignatov.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatov.
Peterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peterson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
Peterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ignatov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ignatov but Ignatov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ignatov lands a head shot.
Peterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ignatov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peterson takes one on the button.
Peterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ignatov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatov lands with an uppercut that bounces Peterson off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatov lands a nice shot that snaps Peterson's head back.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Ignatov gets caught flat footed, as Peterson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Peterson won't allow Ignatov to sweep him here. #T1#
Peterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ignatov has Peterson pulled in close to control his posture.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Peterson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson won't allow Ignatov to sweep him here.
Ignatov controlling Peterson's posture.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ignatov can do to turn this around?#T2#
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Ignatov blocks nicely.
Peterson advances position into side control!
Ignatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatov gets back to half guard.
Ignatov is holding on to half guard well.
Peterson drops an elbow to the side of Ignatov's head.
Ignatov has hold of Peterson's hands but Peterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ignatov is trying to control but can't.
Ignatov is controlling Peterson's trapped leg to prevent Peterson from advancing to side control.#T3#
Ignatov is looking to control Peterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatov avoid being mounted?
Peterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ignatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Peterson working some strikes from top position.
Peterson is fighting to break Ignatov's control of his arms but Ignatov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Peterson won't allow Ignatov to sweep him here.
Ignatov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peterson is one step ahead there.
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Peterson connects with a couple of short punches.
Ignatov is adopting a defensive guard.
Ignatov keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Peterson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatov is retaining full guard.
Ignatov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peterson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ignatov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Peterson stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatov.
Ignatov controls Peterson momentarily but Peterson frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yevgeny Ignatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Peterson misses.
Ignatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Ignatov misses with a left hand #TD#
and Peterson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ignatov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatov has hold of Peterson's hands but Peterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ignatov has hold of Peterson's hands but Peterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ignatov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatov.
Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ignatov managing to control the position.
Ignatov has momentary wrist control but Peterson slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov pulls Peterson in close to prevent any damage.
Peterson lands a couple of digs.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Ignatov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peterson is aware though and is defending well.
Ignatov trying to control the position.
Ignatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peterson is one step ahead there.
Ignatov is controlling Peterson's posture.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson won't allow Ignatov to sweep him here.
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ignatov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson's guard. #REVB#
Peterson pulls Ignatov in to control the position.
Ignatov won't allow Peterson to sweep him here. #T2#
Ignatov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peterson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignatov has passed into side control.
Peterson wants to control but Ignatov postures up.#T3#
The ground and pound from Ignatov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ignatov controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Peterson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Peterson is looking for a sweep.
Peterson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ignatov easily slips into full mount! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Peterson is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatov has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatov avoids the attempt from Peterson to control.
Peterson is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatov has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatov controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peterson 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WVT 110: Ihantala v Mathieu
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Fabinho. That snapped Ignatov's head back.
A punch combination from Fabinho misses.
Fabinho is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Fabinho misses the target.
Fabinho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fabinho takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
Fabinho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho scores with a sloppy right hand. Ignatov should have avoided that one.
Fabinho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fabinho with a poor takedown
and Ignatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Fabinho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fabinho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatov throws out the jab.
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fabinho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ignatov defends well and Fabinho ends up having to push Ignatov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Fabinho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ignatov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fabinho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatov's guard. #REVR#
Fabinho looking to pass the guard.
Ignatov controlling the position.
Fabinho throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Fabinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatov is keeping the position for now.
Ignatov controlling Fabinho's posture.
Ignatov keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully.
Fabinho advances to half guard.
Fabinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Fabinho wants to control but Ignatov is keeping him busy.
Fabinho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura here.
Ignatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fabinho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ignatov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ignatov trying to control but Fabinho postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ignatov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fabinho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ignatov defends well and Fabinho ends up having to push Ignatov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ignatov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fabinho.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Fabinho avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Fabinho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike.
Fabinho throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabinho tries to pull guard but Ignatov holds him up against the cage and eventually Fabinho drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fabinho.
Fabinho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fabinho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fabinho.
Roberto Fabinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Fabinho.
Ignatov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ignatov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho scores with a nice right hand.
Ignatov misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1##CL#
Fabinho closes the distance and clinches.
Ignatov lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Fabinho gets control of Ignatov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fabinho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fabinho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fabinho 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.
Ignatov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho working some strikes from top position.
Fabinho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ignatov has his hands on Fabinho's head, controlling the position.
Ignatov keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully. #T2#
Fabinho won't allow Ignatov to sweep him here.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ignatov can do to turn this around?
Fabinho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Ignatov is keeping the position.
Ignatov 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.
Fabinho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fabinho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3##SUB#
Ignatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Fabinho.
Ignatov is trying to maintain the position but Fabinho is very close to passing his half guard.
Fabinho is pressing down on Ignatov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatov is holding on for now.
Ignatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fabinho with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fabinho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatov keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fabinho tries to clinch but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fabinho blocks it well.
Fabinho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatov misses with a hook.
Ignatov digs a good body shot into Fabinho's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho 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#
Fabinho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ignatov scores with a leg kick.
Fabinho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fabinho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fabinho lands with a shot to the body.
Ignatov takes a swing at Fabinho's ribcage but misses.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Fabinho both land. Nice combination.
Fabinho throws a shot from downtown. Ignatov moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Nice cross by Fabinho.
Fabinho has a takedown stuffed.
Fabinho lands with an uppercut that bounces Ignatov off the cage and back into range.
Fabinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
Ignatov thinks about the counter body kick.
Fabinho looks to land a right hand but Ignatov moved out of range.#T2#
Fabinho cracks Ignatov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ignatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fabinho swinging wildly here.
Fabinho takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
Fabinho backing away here, and Ignatov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Fabinho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Fabinho closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ignatov quickly recovers to half guard.
Fabinho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ignatov defending well though. #T3#
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Ignatov is defending well.
Fabinho thows a huge punch but Ignatov dodges it nicely.
Fabinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fabinho lands with a punch from half guard.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fabinho prevents Ignatov from improving his position.
Fabinho content to control rather than advance.
Fabinho is trying to control. Ignatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fabinho in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fabinho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fabinho swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ignatov takes a swing at Fabinho's ribcage but misses.
Fabinho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Fabinho!
A very excited looking Roberto Fabinho 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: WVT 101: Corassa v Takahashi
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Sharma throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatov counters with a good, hard body kick but Sharma shrugs it off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ignatov.
Sharma looks to land a right hand but Ignatov moved out of range.
Ignatov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ignatov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sharma swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Sharma misses.
Ignatov blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma tries to clinch there but Ignatov circles away.
Sharma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sharma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Ignatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Sharma missing with a left hand there. Ignatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharma misses with a left hand
and Ignatov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sharma throws out a loose jab but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ignatov's head.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sharma really felt that one!
Ignatov staying out of range there.
It appears Ignatov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sharma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sharma misses with a head kick.
Ignatov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Sharma moves out of range of the body kick.
Ignatov lands with a nice body punch.
Sharma looks winded!
Decent striking displayed by Ignatov there.
Sharma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ignatov counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ignatov counters with a nice body kick.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Sharma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatov counters with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a leg kick which misses Sharma's front leg but catches the back leg as Sharma tries to avoid it. #T3#
Ignatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
Ignatov checks a leg kick nicely.
Ignatov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ignatov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ignatov tries to land a front kick but Sharma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sharma 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.
Sharma misses with a lunging right hand
and Ignatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sharma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatov counters with an outside leg kick.
Sharma takes one on the button.
Nice shot by Sharma.#T4#
Sharma throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov counters with a big right hand! Oh Sharma is in trouble here! Ignatov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yevgeny Ignatov!
An out of breath Yevgeny Ignatov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 93: Mahogany v Ignatov
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Ignatov clinches up with Mahogany and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Mahogany pulls guard. #SUB#
Mahogany looking for a triangle here. Ignatov is fighting it but it looks tight! Mahogany pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ignatov is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rich Mahogany!
After winning the bout, Rich Mahogany thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 90: Smith v Fabinho
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Nti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hammer House of Horror in the buildup to the fight.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Nti tries to counter with a takedown but Ignatov is quick to defend against it.
Ignatov throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Nti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ignatov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatov is still trying to improve position.
Nti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov tries to get to full guard but Nti has control of the leg.
Nti trying to mount his opponent but Ignatov defends it.
Nti sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Nti'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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Ignatov working for a triangle but Nti defends it easily. #SUB2#
Ignatov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nti has picked Ignatov up and slammed him! Ignatov can't keep hold of the triangle and Nti manages to pass to side control!
Ignatov tries to bench press Nti off him but Nti keeps the position.
Ignatov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nti is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ignatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Nti controls the position.
Ignatov is trying to improve his position.
Ignatov is not content to let Nti control the position.
Ignatov is trying to improve his position.
Ignatov being controlled for a moment.
Ignatov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ignatov 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.
Ignatov manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Ignatov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatov tries to strike from the bottom.
Ignatov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ignatov keeping moving, preventing Nti from controlling successfully.
Nti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nti's guard. #REVB#
Ignatov stopping the sweep attempt from Nti.
Nti is pulling down on Ignatov's head to control his posture.
Nti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nti working a defensive guard but Ignatov passes into half guard. #T4#
Ignatov trying to control the pace.
Nti keeping hold of Ignatov's head, controlling as best he can.
Nti is looking to improve his position.
Nti wants to sweep but Ignatov has passed to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nti being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kwame Nti will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nti moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
Nti attempts a counter takedown but Ignatov avoids it well and moves away.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nti moves out of range as Ignatov throws a body kick.
Nti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nti. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nti. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nti swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov thumps Nti with a low kick.
Ignatov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nti. Nti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ignatov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab from Ignatov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov lands a nice hook to Nti's body. Nti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nti looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
Ignatov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Nti moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a low kick but Nti avoids it.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nti blocks a low kick nicely.
Nti swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatov.
Nti throws a big shot that misses.
Ignatov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ignatov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
A low kick lands for Ignatov.
Ignatov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov lands a leg kick that knocks Nti off balance momentarily.
Nti misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nti.
Nti throws an off balance right hand
letting Ignatov counter with a right hand.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nti throws a body punch but Ignatov moves out of range.
Nti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatov missing with a left hand there. Nti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nti is able to avoid easily.
Nti feinted with a counter takedown.
Ignatov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nti feinted with a counter takedown.
Nti is looking to clinch but Ignatov is avoiding it. #T3#
Ignatov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ignatov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nti lands a body shot.
Nti looks to land a right hand but Ignatov moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nti is defended easily by Ignatov.#TD#
Nti looking to score a takedown here. Ignatov is defending well but Nti drives through and ends up in Ignatov's guard.
Nti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Nti wants to control from the top but Ignatov keeps moving.
Ignatov trying to strike off his back.
Nti stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatov.
Nti 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.
Ignatov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nti is adopting a defensive guard.
Nti wants to sweep here but Ignatov controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeny Ignatov 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nti moves out of range of the strikes.
Nti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ignatov tries to land a front kick but Nti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nti lands a slapping body shot.
Ignatov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nti was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Nti slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov tries to land a front kick but Nti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ignatov misses the shot to the body.
Ignatov misses with a low kick as Nti jumps back.
Ignatov lands a head shot.#T1#
Ignatov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ignatov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ignatov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nti blocks a jab.
Ignatov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD#
Ignatov gets caught napping as Nti dives in and scores a takedown. Ignatov manages to retain guard.
Ignatov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nti throws a big elbow that misses.
Ignatov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nti manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nti is pulling down on Ignatov's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Nti working a defensive guard here.
Nti looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ignatov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ignatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nti tries to get to full guard but Ignatov has control of the leg.
Nti is working hard here to advance position.
Nti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatov is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Ignatov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nti trying to control but Ignatov postures up.
Nti is staying active underneath Ignatov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nti trying to control but Ignatov postures up.
Nti is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nti feinted with a counter takedown.
Nti throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Ignatov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatov thumps Nti with a low kick.
Nti scores with a jab to the body.
Nti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nti.
Ignatov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yevgeny Ignatov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ignatov 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yevgeny Ignatov!
A very excited looking Yevgeny Ignatov 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: WVT 81: Sector v Edwards
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1#
Philippe tries to move into range but Ignatov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
Philippe misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Philippe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Philippe.
Ignatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Philippe is just out of range.
Philippe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ignatov.
Ignatov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Ignatov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ignatov scores with a hook to the body.
Philippe throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Philippe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
Ignatov cracks Philippe with a nice body shot.
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov lands a hook that snaps the head of Philippe backwards.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Philippe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Ignatov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Philippe. #BC2#
Philippe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Ignatov has closed the distance and engaged Philippe in a clinch.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Philippe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Philippe prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Philippe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Philippe. #BC2#
Philippe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Philippe, as that shot connected.
Philippe throws out a loose jab but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Peguero Jean Philippe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Philippe.#T2#
Philippe throws a shot from downtown. Ignatov moves away and avoids it.
Philippe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatov counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Philippe takes a step back to recover.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
A big left from Philippe misses. #KD#
Ignatov lands a left and a right that send Philippe crashing to the mat, dazed. Ignatov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CL#
Ignatov darts in and clinches Philippe up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ignatov. #CUT#That has opened up Peguero Jean Philippe's cut even more.
Ignatov lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Philippe is rocked!
Philippe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ignatov.
Philippe is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatov finish him?#BC2#
Philippe breaks from the clinch.
Philippe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Philippe seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Ignatov has managed to clinch. #T3#
Ignatov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Philippes head.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Philippe controls the action.
Ignatov blocking some punches.
Ignatov blocks an uppercut.
Ignatov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Philippe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov blocks a body shot from Philippe.
Ignatov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Ignatov.
Philippe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Ignatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Philippe avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ignatov scores with a shot to the side of Philippe's head. #BC2#
Philippe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Philippe misses with a lunging right hand
and Ignatov counters with a huge left! Philippe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ignatov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Philippe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ignatov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 77: Machado v Halsti
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Ignatov lands a nice looking body kick.
Simone moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatov is looking for the big counter here.
Simone throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Simone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Simone moves out of range.
Simone with a nice cross.
Simone tests Ignatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simone with a hook.
Simone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Simone sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Simone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Ignatov.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Simone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Simone misses with a straight right.
Simone misses with a left hand
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Simone throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Ignatov counters with a nice right hand that sends Simone toppling to the canvas! Simone scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ignatov finish him?!#ROC2#Simone is rocked!
Simone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ignatov counters with a crisp right that sends Simone to the canvas! Ignatov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yevgeny Ignatov!
A relieved looking Yevgeny Ignatov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 68: Edwards v Ignatov
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1#
Edwards scores with a decent looking hook.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Edwards looks to throw a body kick
and Ignatov counters with a body kick.
Edwards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Edwards slips a straight right by Ignatov.
Edwards is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ignatov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Ignatov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick from Edwards. #T1#
Ignatov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ignatov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Edwards throws a push kick but Ignatov slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Edwards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick from Edwards. #T2#
Ignatov throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Ignatov backs away, Edwards returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Ignatov instigates a clinch.
Ignatov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edwards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
Ignatov lands an uppercut.
Ignatov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards throws a low kick but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Ignatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards takes one to the chin there.
Ignatov throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edwards misses the jab.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Ignatov sees coming a mile off.
Ignatov throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Ignatov throws a front kick that sends Edwards stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Ignatov slips under a jab.
Ignatov blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Edwards finds it's way through Ignatov's defenses.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ignatov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ignatov blocks the body kick.
Ignatov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Edwards connects with a body shot.
Edwards lands an overhand right.
Edwards moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Ignatov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but Ignatov slips the punch.
Ignatov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Ignatov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Ignatov cracks Edwards with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##CL2#
Ignatov gets a clinch.
Edwards is trying to push Ignatov away but Ignatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action. #BC#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Ignatov counters with a good low kick that Edwards was not able to check.
Edwards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatov.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Edwards throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ignatov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Edwards misses with a body shot. #T4#
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
As Ignatov backs away, Edwards returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Edwards thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ignatov if he has to take too many more of those.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ignatov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ignatov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edwards.
Ignatov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ignatov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ife Edwards's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Ignatov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards throws a counter high kick but Ignatov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Edwards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Edwards is predictable there
and Ignatov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Edwards scores with a hook to the body. Ignatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ignatov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Ignatov throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Ignatov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ignatov takes one on the button.#CL2#
Ignatov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edwards working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards pushes Ignatov away with a front kick.
Edwards scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Edwards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edwards slips under a jab from Ignatov.
Edwards slips under a jab from Ignatov.
Edwards slips a jab from Ignatov.
Ignatov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edwards if he has to take too many more of those.
Edwards connects with a solid leg kick.
Ife Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatov.
Ignatov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Ignatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Ignatov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edwards lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ignatov tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
And Edwards counters with a quick kick to the body but Ignatov blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ife Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edwards, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ife Edwards!
Post fight, Ife Edwards took to the microphone: 'I heard his skull fracture- hope he’s ok.'.

Event: WVT 62: Smith v Sharma
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Nice cross by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatov counters with a thumping low kick.
Rees Mogg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatov counters with a one-two to the body.
Rees Mogg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Rees Mogg is rocked!
Rees Mogg misses with an uppercut
and Ignatov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rees Mogg is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatov finish him?
Rees Mogg misses with a lunging right hand
and Ignatov counters with a leg kick.
Rees Mogg is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rees Mogg swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rees Mogg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov counters with an inside leg kick.
Rees Mogg misses with a lunging right hand
and Ignatov counters with a big right hand! Oh Rees Mogg is in trouble here! Ignatov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jacob Rees Mogg was interviewed post fight and said 'Humpty Dumpty would approve.'.

Event: WVT 58: Maestre v Motts 3
Date: Dec 28, 2022

#R1#
A jab lands there for Halsti.
Halsti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ignatov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halsti.
Halsti fails with the takedown.
Ignatov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halsti misses with an uppercut
letting Ignatov counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Ignatov misses.
Halsti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ignatov will feel that in the morning.
Halsti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Halsti with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ignatov counter with a right hand.
Halsti throws a lazy head kick
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand.
Halsti scores with a jab.
Halsti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Halsti scores with a shot to the body.
Halsti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ignatov avoids it really well and circles away.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Halsti.#T2#
Halsti throws a low kick, looking for Ignatov's leg but Ignatov calmly moves out of range.
Ignatov throws a counter high kick but Halsti was just alert enough to avoid it.
A left lands for Halsti.
Ignatov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Ignatov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halsti misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halsti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ignatov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3##TD2#
Halsti has picked Ignatov up - he's going for a ride! Halsti dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ignatov trying to hold on to Halsti's head to control him but Halsti postures up.
Ignatov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatov won't allow Halsti to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Halsti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ignatov defends it well.
Halsti tries to pass to full mount but Ignatov defends it. #SUB2#
Halsti is working for a kimura but Ignatov is defending it quite comfortably.
Ignatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
Halsti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Halsti is looking for a kimura here.
Halsti is pressing down on Ignatov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatov is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Halsti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Halsti is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Halsti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Halsti misses with a looping left.
Halsti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Halsti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A good leg kick by Halsti.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Halsti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Ignatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti misses with an uppercut.
Ignatov is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Ignatov closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Halsti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halsti.
Halsti scores with a shoulder strike.
Ignatov lands a left hand.
Ignatov lands a left hand.
Halsti misses with the head strike.
Halsti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Halsti controls his hands.
Halsti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halsti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ignatov is leaning against Halsti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ignatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Ignatov. #BC2#
Halsti manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Halsti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ignatov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ignatov pulls Halsti in close to his closed guard and prevents Halsti from doing any damage or advancing position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Halsti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatov! #REVR##T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Halsti!
Halsti tries to improve his position but instead Ignatov has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Halsti just trying to survive but Ignatov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ignatov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Halsti rolls, trying to escape but Ignatov keeps control of the position.
Royal Halsti has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ignatov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Halsti.
Ignatov is hanging on to Halsti's back as he tries to escape.
Halsti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halsti breaks Ignatov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatov is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ignatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halsti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatov has managed to get both his arms back between Halsti's legs - danger averted.
Ignatov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4##SUB2#
Halsti is looking for a triangle here but Ignatov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ignatov advances to mount.
Ignatov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatov'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.
Halsti 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.
Ignatov tries to control but Halsti wriggling away.
Ignatov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halsti is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yevgeny Ignatov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ignatov throws a push kick but Halsti slaps the foot to one side.
Halsti wants to slow Ignatov down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy body kick from Halsti
and Ignatov counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Halsti.
Halsti throws a head kick that Ignatov semi-blocks.
Royal Halsti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Halsti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ignatov scrambles back to his feet.
Ignatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Ignatov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Ignatov checks a leg kick.
Halsti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halsti throws the left hand but Ignatov avoids the punch easily.
Ignatov lands with an overhand left.
Ignatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Halsti.
Ignatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Ignatov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halsti.
It looked like Ignatov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Halsti misses with a low kick.
Halsti lands the left hand.
Halsti misses with a right hand
and Ignatov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halsti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Halsti misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ignatov misses the target.
Halsti misses with an uppercut.
Ignatov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Halsti avoids it.
Halsti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halsti lands with a cross.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halsti.
Yevgeny Ignatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti looks to throw the jab but Ignatov is out of range. #T4#
Halsti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ignatov circles away quickly and effectively.
Halsti sizes up Ignatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halsti misses with a hook.
Ignatov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Halsti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Halsti. Ignatov shrugs it off though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ignatov scores with a hook.
Halsti throws out a powerful jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royal Halsti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Halsti 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WVT 53: Svyatogor v Motts
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Ignatov avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot
enabling Ignatov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian misses with a series of wild punches.
Ignatov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sirakanian throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sirakanian tries to clinch up but Ignatov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ignatov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a double jab
and Ignatov counters with a right hand to the body.
Ignatov is looking to slow Sirakanian down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian scores with a hook.
Sirakanian tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatov throwing a counter right hand but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Ignatov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ignatov misses with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a low kick, right behind Ignatov 's knee.
Sirakanian misses with a body kick.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Ignatov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian wants to clinch up but Ignatov keeps it at a distance.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sirakanian 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.
Sirakanian is looking to clinch. #T2#
Ignatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ignatov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sirakanian's hands.#CUT#That has opened up Narek Sirakanian's cut even more.
Ignatov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sirakanian walks straight into a right hand from Ignatov - that's dropped him! Ignatov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sirakanian from any more punishment! Sirakanian complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yevgeny Ignatov!
After winning the bout, Yevgeny Ignatov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XIV
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Kiryu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Kiryu.
Kiryu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatov counters with a nice leg kick.
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Kiryu.
Kiryu throws the kick towards the body but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Kiryu slips the punch.
Kiryu tries to land a body kick
and Ignatov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiryu throws a front kick aimed at Ignatov's knee but Ignatov avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov sizes up Kiryu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ignatov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Kiryu misses
and Ignatov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Kiryu misses. #T1#
Ignatov is looking to slow Kiryu down with leg kicks.
Kiryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiryu takes one to the chin there.
Kiryu scores with a push kick.
Kiryu throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatov! But no joy.
Kiryu misses with a left hand
and Ignatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu throws a hook to the side of Ignatov's head but Ignatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiryu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatov.
Ignatov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kiryu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ignatov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatov.
Kiryu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ignatovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Ignatov staying out of range there.
Ignatov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ignatov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ignatov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiryu ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiryu misses the target.
Kiryu lands a leg kick that knocks Ignatov off balance momentarily.
Good work by Kiryu as he checks the leg kick.
Ignatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiryu ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.#T3#
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Kiryu slips the punch.
Kiryu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatov moves away.
Kiryu throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov counters with a good low kick that Kiryu was not able to check.
Ignatov throws out a loose jab but Kiryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Kiryu misses
and Ignatov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignatov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kiryu throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiryu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ignatov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kiryu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Ignatov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kiryu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Kiryu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick lands for Ignatov.
Kiryu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kiryu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Ignatov.
Ignatov scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeny Ignatov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ignatov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kiryu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kiryu misses with a left hand
and Ignatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Ignatov.
Ignatov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kiryu ducks right into an uppercut from Ignatov.
Ignatov slips a jab from Kiryu.
Ignatov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kiryu throws a leg kick
enabling Ignatov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu punishes Ignatov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kiryu slips under a jab from Ignatov.
A quick step to the side and Kiryu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiryu scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Kiryu throws a poor cross that misses
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiryu misses with a low kick.
Kiryu misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Ignatov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ignatov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ignatov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ignatov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kiryu throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiryu tries to score with a low kick but Ignatov moves his leg out of the way.
Kiryu misses with a wild body shot.
Kiryu throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Kiryu misses its intended target. #T2#
Kiryu throws a hook to the side of Ignatov's head but Ignatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kiryu's hands.
Kiryu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatov.
Kiryu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiryu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatov.
Kiryu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kiryu defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
Kiryu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiryu throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kiryu slips under a jab from Ignatov.
Kiryu throws a big counter combination but Ignatov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Kiryu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiryu takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
Ignatov lands an overhand right.
Ignatov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kiryu's hands.
Kiryu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ignatov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Ignatov.
A little jabbing left from Ignatov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kiryu throws out a leg kick but Ignatov moves out of range and Kiryu only half commits.
Kiryu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Ignatov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kiryu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Kiryu throws a lazy right hand but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiryu backing away here, and Ignatov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kiryu throws a leg kick but Ignatov moved away.
Kiryu with the inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Kiryu misses
and Ignatov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kiryu misses with a right hand
and Ignatov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeny Ignatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ignatov scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignatov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatov.
Kiryu moves away from the strike by Ignatov.
Kiryu thows a leg kick but Ignatov checks it
and Kiryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
Kiryu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov scores with a body shot.
Kiryu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kiryu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kiryu throws a lazy head kick
and Ignatov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ignatov.
Kiryu misses with a hook.
Kiryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
Ignatov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kiryu off the cage and back into range.
Ignatov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiryu throws a leg kick
and Ignatov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kiryu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatov moves away.
Ignatov scores with the left hand. Kiryu knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Ignatov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ignatov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kiryu at a distance.
Ignatov throws a right hand that misses
and Kiryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiryu moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiryu throws a jab when Ignatov was well out of range.
Yevgeny Ignatov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ignatov with the inside leg kick.
Kiryu misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kiryu.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kiryu connects with a jab.#T3#
Kiryu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kiryu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ignatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ignatov catches Kiryu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kiryu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Kiryu misses
and Ignatov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatov throws a lazy body kick
and Kiryu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ignatov thinking.
Kiryu ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Ignatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiryu.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignatov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Ignatov cracks Kiryu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kiryu tries to land a front kick but Ignatov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kiryu ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiryu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignatov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatov misses with a looping left.
Kiryu throwing a counter right hand but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Kiryu misses with a series of wild punches.
Kazuma Kiryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiryu on the wrong end of a nice hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 147 Hightower vs Kalske 2
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Ignatov moves away and avoids it.
Ignatov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A left and a right from Kaupens both land. Nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kaupens.
Ignatov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ignatov throws out a loose jab but Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov slips a jab from Kaupens.
Kaupens loads up on a big right hand but Ignatov slips the punch.
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Kaupens is out of range.
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov throws a leg kick
and Kaupens counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaupens misses with a straight left.
Kaupens looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
Ignatov fakes the leg kick and cracks Kaupens in the body.
Ignatov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Kaupens misses.
Ignatov misses with a jab to the body
and Kaupens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Ignatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Kaupens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ignatov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Ignatov misses the jab.
Kaupens staying out of range there.
A jab from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Kaupens moves away and avoids it.
Ignatov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaupens on the side of the head.
Ignatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatov throws a leg kick which misses Kaupens's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaupens tries to avoid it.
Kaupens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignatov throws a big shot that misses.
Kaupens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaupens is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut.
Ignatov throws out a counter right but Kaupens avoids it with no problem.
Ignatov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Kaupens. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Ignatov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ignatov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kaupens moves away from the strike by Ignatov.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a series of strikes that have Ignatov backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaupens misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Ignatov scores with a jab to the head.
Kaupens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ignatov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaupens throws a series of punches but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut. Kaupens saw that one coming.
Ignatov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaupens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatov can pounce on him.
Kaupens lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Kaupens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ignatov misses the jab.
Kaupens misses with a right hand
and Ignatov counters with a three punch combo that has Kaupens backing up. Kaupens nods at Ignatov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kaupens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Kaupens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatov scores with a punch to the head.
Ignatov scores with a leg kick.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut. Ignatov saw that one coming.
Ignatov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kaupens defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
Ansis Kaupens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Ignatov.#T3#
Kaupens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatov can pounce on him.
Ignatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaupens throws a looping overhand right but Ignatov ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ignatov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaupens's head.
Kaupens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ignatov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ignatov throws a hook but Kaupens avoids it easily.
Kaupens looks to land a left hand but Ignatov moved out of range nicely.
Kaupens misses with a looping left.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaupens.
Ignatov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kaupens.
Kaupens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ignatov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaupens throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Ignatov tried to score with a low kick but Kaupens checks it.
Kaupens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Kaupens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ignatov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaupens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ignatov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Ignatov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ignatov.
Kaupens throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatov's shoulder, as Ignatov tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Ignatov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatov scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Kaupens moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Ignatov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaupens scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ignatov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kaupens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Ignatov.
Ignatov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Kaupens misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatov with a nice calf kick.
Ignatov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Ignatov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kaupens digs a right hand underneath Ignatov's ribcage. Ignatov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ansis Kaupens will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kaupens works over Ignatov's head and body with a nice combination.
Ignatov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kaupens checks it well.
Kaupens lands a jab to Ignatov's midsection.
Ignatov throws a low kick but Kaupens avoids it.
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut.
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Kaupens fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatov. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaupens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kaupens loads up on a big right hand but Ignatov slips the punch.
That kick from Ignatov tenderised Kaupens's leg. Kaupens is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatov misses the target.
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatov! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov avoids the body shot from Kaupens.
Kaupens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kaupens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A good leg kick by Ignatov. #T1#
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
A bone on bone clash there as Kaupens blocks the leg kick.
Kaupens throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Kaupens blocks the low kick.
Ignatov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ignatov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Kaupens misses.
Ignatov throws out a counter right but Kaupens avoids it with no problem.
Kaupens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaupens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Kaupens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaupens.
A good leg kick by Ignatov.
Kaupens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaupens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatov.
Kaupens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kaupens throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Kaupens checks a leg kick.
Kaupens checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatov. That's going to slow Kaupens down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaupens. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaupens misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov counters with a good low kick that Kaupens was not able to check.
Kaupens is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kaupens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ignatov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaupens defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Ignatov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaupens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Kaupens scores with a four punch combination!
Ignatov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatov throws a hook but Kaupens blocks it.
Kaupens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ignatov under the eye.
Ignatov blocks a jab.
Kaupens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatov counters with a thumping low kick.
Kaupens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ignatov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ignatov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaupens. #T3#
Kaupens throws a lazy right hand but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaupens throws out a loose jab but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kaupens throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ignatov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Kaupens is out of range.
Kaupens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ignatov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaupens connects with a body shot that sends Ignatov's belly button to the back.
Kaupens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaupens throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaupens scores with a jab.
Kaupens moves forwards but Ignatov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kaupens gets tackled into the cage by Ignatov. Ignatov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Kaupens breaks the clinch.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaupens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Kaupens misses with a hook.
Kaupens walks into a jab.
Kaupens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaupens throws a series of strikes that have Ignatov backpedaling.
Ansis Kaupens is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatov catches Kaupens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ignatov connects with a leg kick.
Kaupens throws a lazy right hand but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaupens moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Kaupens sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ignatov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaupens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ignatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaupens manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut.
Kaupens looks to land a left hand but Ignatov moved out of range nicely.
Kaupens swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
Kaupens throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kaupens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ansis Kaupens will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ignatov throws the left hand but Kaupens avoids the punch easily.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaupens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaupens, as that shot connected.
Ignatov misses with a looping left.
Kaupens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ignatov throws a hook to the side of Kaupens's head but Kaupens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatov throws a hook but Kaupens blocks it.
Kaupens misses with a hook
and Ignatov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaupens misses with a straight left.
Ignatov misses with a hook.
Kaupens throws a nice looking combination but Ignatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ignatov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Kaupens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaupens throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatov's shoulder, as Ignatov tries to avoid the shot.
Kaupens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ignatov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ignatov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Ignatov scores with a jab to the head.
Kaupens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ignatov circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Ignatov misses.
Kaupens looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
Ignatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Kaupens is out of range.
Ignatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaupens.
Ignatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaupens throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignatov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaupens's sensitive parts.
Kaupens takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
Ignatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaupens throws out the jab.
Kaupens looks to throw the jab but Ignatov is out of range.
Ignatov lands a slapping body shot.
Ignatov connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Kaupens. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That kick from Ignatov tenderised Kaupens's leg. Kaupens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice straight punches there by Kaupens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaupens.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Kaupens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaupens circles away.
Kaupens is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Ignatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaupens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Kaupens slips the punch.
Kaupens misses with a few strikes there.
Kaupens misses with a hook.
Kaupens checks a low kick from Ignatov.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
Ignatov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ignatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaupens.#T3#
Kaupens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Ignatov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Ignatov moves away and avoids it.
Kaupens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatov. Ignatov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaupens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ignatov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaupens's head.
Ignatov lands a head shot.
Kaupens throws a hook but Ignatov blocks it.
Ignatov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kaupens steps away.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ignatov is looking to chop away at Kaupens's legs.
Ignatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Kaupens misses.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Ignatov moves away and avoids it.
Ignatov lands a jab to the head.
Kaupens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov dodges the punch combination from Kaupens. #T4#
Ignatov tried to score with a low kick but Kaupens checks it.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Ignatov.
Kaupens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kaupens checks the leg kick.
Kaupens scores with a nice right hand.
Kaupens defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
Kaupens slips a straight right by Ignatov.
Kaupens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Ignatov moves away and avoids it.
Kaupens defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatov thows a leg kick but Kaupens checks it
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaupens checks a leg kick.
Kaupens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Kaupens.
Ansis Kaupens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ignatov jabs Kaupens right on the nose. Kaupens blinks but takes it well.
Kaupens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yevgeny Ignatov.
I think Kaupens 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 138 Grant vs Hang
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Distefano misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
A big left from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatov scores with a leg kick.
Distefano misses with a looping right.
Ignatov tests Distefano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatov is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Distefano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Ignatov lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ignatov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Distefano jabs Ignatov right on the nose. Ignatov blinks but takes it well.
Ignatov scores with a sloppy right hand. Distefano should have avoided that one.
Ignatov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Distefano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Ignatov moves into the clinch.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Distefano blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Distefano.
Distefano misses with the head strike.
Distefano has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Distefano blocking some punches.
Distefano has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a right to the head.
Ignatov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Distefano's elbow.
Distefano misses with some punches.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Distefano backwards.
A short right from Distefano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Distefano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Distefano misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov. #T2#
Ignatov tries to pull guard but Distefano holds him up against the cage and eventually Ignatov drops back down to his feet.
Ignatov tries to pull guard but Distefano holds him up against the cage and eventually Ignatov drops back down to his feet.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano lands with a light punch inside.
Distefano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
Distefano blocks an uppercut.
Distefano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Distefano throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeny Ignatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Distefano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Distefano lands an uppercut.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
A short right from Distefano on the inside.
Distefano pushes Ignatov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Distefano scores with a shot to the side of Ignatov's head. #T3#
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Distefano swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distefano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Ignatov jumps into guard, dragging Distefano to the mat.
Ignatov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Ignatov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Distefano passes into side control.
Ignatov is pushing Distefano's head away, looking to escape. Distefano manages to hold on to the position though.
Ignatov gets back to half guard.
Ignatov is trying to stand up here but Distefano is controlling him well. #T4#
Ignatov trying to hold on to Distefano's head to control him but Distefano postures up.
Distefano controlling the action here.
Ignatov wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatov trying to control from the bottom.
Distefano slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yevgeny Ignatov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ignatov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Distefano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Distefano.
Ignatov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ignatov thuds his right hand into Distefano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Distefano takes one to the side of the head.
Ignatov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ignatov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano misses with a hook. Ignatov ducked under it nicely.
Ignatov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ignatov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Distefano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatov. #CL#
Ignatov rushes Distefano and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Distefano lands a right hand.
Distefano blocking some punches.
Distefano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatov lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distefano. #TD#
Ignatov manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Ignatov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ignatov wants to sweep here but Distefano controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ignatov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Distefano has passed into half guard! #T2#
Distefano stalling.
Ignatov is looking to control Distefano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatov avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Ignatov looking for submissions off his back.
Distefano is taking a breather. Ignatov 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.
Ignatov wants to control but Distefano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Distefano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ignatov has Distefano pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Ignatov is looking for a triangle but Distefano pushes his legs off easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.
Ignatov trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatov misses the target.
Distefano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ignatov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Distefano.
Ignatov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatov swinging wildly here.
Distefano counters with a body kick.
Ignatov misses with a leg kick
and Distefano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeny Ignatov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ignatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distefano manages to avoid it.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Distefano slips the punch.
Distefano counters with a body kick.
Ignatov throws a leg kick
and Distefano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatov catches Distefano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ignatov connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Ignatov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ignatov lands a body shot.
A short right from Ignatov on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov blocks a body shot from Distefano.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distefano digs a right hand underneath Ignatov's ribcage. Ignatov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Distefano lands with a right to the head.
Distefano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Distefano uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Distefano fails to land.
Ignatov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ignatov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Distefano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Distefano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Ignatov gets control of Distefano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ignatov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ignatov is trying to control the position but Distefano postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ignatov looking for a guillotine here but Distefano defends easily.
Distefano postures up. #T2#
Ignatov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Ignatov misses.
As Ignatov backs off Distefano throws a huge counter combo but Ignatov manages to avoid it all.
Ignatov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ignatov scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Ignatov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Distefano blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
Ignatov is looking to break free of the clinch but Distefano has double underhooks.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Distefano controls his hands.
Distefano tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Ignatov on the inside.
Ignatov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Distefano tries a body shot but Ignatov blocks it.
Distefano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distefano.
Distefano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eric Distefano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yevgeny Ignatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yevgeny Ignatov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ignatov tries to pull guard but Distefano won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeny Ignatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike.
Distefano digs a right hand underneath Ignatov's ribcage. Ignatov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Distefano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Distefano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ignatov.
Distefano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Distefano misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov takes a shot to the head.
Distefano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Distefano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Distefano.
Nice body punch from Distefano.
Distefano lands a nice uppercut.
Distefano lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Distefano on the inside.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distefano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Distefano working aggressively here.
A short right from Distefano on the inside.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Distefano misses with some punches.
Distefano has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Distefano.
Distefano scores with a shot to the side of Ignatov's head. #BC#
Ignatov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Distefano checks a low kick from Ignatov.
Distefano throws out a counter right but Ignatov avoids it with no problem.
Yevgeny Ignatov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatov connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Distefano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ignatov 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yevgeny Ignatov!
A relieved looking Yevgeny Ignatov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 129 Hurry Vs Durand
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatov.
Le Franc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ignatov counters with an inside leg kick.
Ignatov misses with a wild combination.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Ignatov avoids it with no problem.
Ignatov 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Ignatov as he connects with a hook.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatov walks into a jab.
Le Franc throws a looping overhand right but Ignatov ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ignatov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ignatov throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Ignatov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ignatov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Le Franc to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Franc misses with a low kick as Ignatov jumps back.
Ignatov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ignatov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Le Franc slips the punch.#KD2#
Le Franc steps into range and cracks Ignatov with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Ignatov flops backwards and Le Franc dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Ignatov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov keeping full guard, as Le Franc tries to pass.
Le Franc being controlled here momentarily. #T2##SUB#
Le Franc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Le Franc has managed to get both his arms back between Ignatov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ignatov looking for a guillotine here but Le Franc defends easily.
Ignatov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatov, not yet.
Ignatov keeping moving, preventing Le Franc from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Ignatov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Le Franc is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Le Franc avoids the attempt from Ignatov to control.
Ignatov is wriggling around trying to escape.
My spies in ubergym inform me that Le Franc has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Le Franc is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ignatov is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Ignatov tries to control the position but Le Franc now has his back.
Ignatov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Le Franc's guard. Nice work there by Ignatov. #SUB2#
Le Franc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ignatov is aware though and is defending well.
Ignatov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Le Franc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Le Franc is keeping the position for now.
Ignatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Franc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Le Franc dominated that round.
That's time! Ignatov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ignatov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatov misses with a series of wild punches.
Le Franc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ignatov, as that shot connected.
Ignatov with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc throws a leg kick but Ignatov checks it.
Le Franc blocks the body kick.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Ignatov connects with a jab.#T1#
Ignatov misses with a head kick.
Le Franc now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ignatov throws a poor cross that misses
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignatov thuds his right hand into Le Franc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Le Franc takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ignatov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Le Franc punishes Ignatov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ignatov throws the left hand but Le Franc avoids the punch easily.
Ignatov throws a lazy body kick
and Le Franc counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ignatov's knee momentarily.
Ignatov throws a looping overhand right but Le Franc ducks down to avoid it.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Le Franc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ignatov throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Le Franc counters with a right hand that sends Ignatov tumbling to the canvas! Can Le Franc finish him? He dives into Ignatov's guard looking to do just that!
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!
Ignatov keeping moving, preventing Le Franc from controlling successfully.
Le Franc looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ignatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Franc is one step ahead there.
Le Franc trying to control but Ignatov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Le Franc throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov with a jab.#T4#
Ignatov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Le Franc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Le Franc.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Franc takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
Ignatov lands a high kick!
Le Franc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Ignatov.
Whack! Ignatov lands a heavy head kick that drops Le Franc. The ref tackles Ignatov to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Le Franc was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 119 Contreiras vs Tyler
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Ignatov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Ignatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Garcia throws out a leg kick but Ignatov moves out of range and Garcia only half commits.
Ignatov flicks out a counter leg kick but Garcia steps away.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ignatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia delivers a nice body kick.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatov throws a leg kick
and Garcia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Garcia.
Garcia swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov tries to move into range but Garcia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia cracks Ignatov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garcia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatov connects with a jab.
Ignatov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Ignatov connects with a crisp jab.
Good work by Garcia as he checks the leg kick.
Ignatov slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Garcia.
Ignatov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Ignatov moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Ignatov coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Ignatov.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
It looks like Garcia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Ignatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Garcia moved away.
Garcia is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab from Ignatov finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Segundo Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Ignatov moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia. #T2#
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garcia slips a straight right by Ignatov.
Garcia misses with a hook. Ignatov ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Garcia.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
As Ignatov looks to move away, Garcia throws a big counter combo but Ignatov just gets out of the way.
Garcia moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
Ignatov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garcia. Garcia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ignatov catches Garcia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Garcia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia slips under a jab from Ignatov.
Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Ignatov is out of range.
Ignatov checks a low kick from Garcia.
Ignatov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ignatov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garcia throws a body punch but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ignatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Ignatov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A good leg kick by Ignatov.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatov. Ignatov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garcia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garcia defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Ignatov avoids it well.
Ignatov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ignatov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ignatov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garcia is looking to slow Ignatov down with leg kicks.
Garcia staying out of range there.
As Ignatov backs away, Garcia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Ignatov throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
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!
Garcia drops his hands momentarily and Ignatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garcia throws a leg kick which misses Ignatov's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatov tries to avoid it.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov throws out a leg kick but Garcia moves out of range and Ignatov only half commits.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ignatov throws a leg kick which misses Garcia's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcia tries to avoid it.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Ignatov slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Ignatov.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatov looks to land a body kick but Garcia moved away.
Garcia lands with a straight right. Ignatov didn't see that one coming.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
Ignatov throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Segundo Garcia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Garcia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Ignatov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Ignatov moved out of range nicely.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignatov's sensitive parts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia.
Good leg kick by Ignatov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatov.
Garcia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ignatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatov.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatov scores with a leg kick.
Ignatov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ignatov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatov flicks out a counter leg kick but Garcia steps away.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatov tries a quick counter leg kick but Garcia is wise to it.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Ignatov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garcia.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Ignatov.
Segundo Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatov throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Garcia throws a leg kick
letting Ignatov counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Ignatov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garcia finds it's way round the side to connect with Ignatov's head.
Garcia tries to work over Ignatov's front leg with a kick but Ignatov checks it.
Garcia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ignatov is out of range.
Ignatov flicks out a counter leg kick but Garcia steps away.
Ignatov wants to slow Garcia down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Garcia is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ignatov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Garcia moves away from the strike by Ignatov.
Garcia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ignatov tried to score with a low kick but Garcia checks it.
Ignatov misses with a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Ignatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia is looking for a counter combo.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Ignatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Ignatov moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ignatov.
Garcia with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a combination
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
Ignatov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Ignatov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ignatov's knee momentarily.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatov counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Garcia tries to land a leg kick but Ignatov saw it coming and moves away.
Garcia swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatov.
Ignatov checks a low kick from Garcia.
A leg kick checked by Garcia.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garcia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garcia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Ignatov ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Ignatov blocks the leg kick.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Ignatov is out of range. #T4#
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Garcia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A counter left hand to the body from Garcia misses its target.
Jab, jab by Garcia - just one landing.
Ignatov throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatov.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatov's shoulder, as Ignatov tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatov.
Ignatov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garcia with a body shot.
Garcia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatov. That did some damage!
Ignatov connects with a crisp jab.
Ignatov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Segundo Garcia will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice uppercut lands for Ignatov. That snapped Garcia's head back.
Garcia slips a jab from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Ignatov defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garcia throws a leg kick which misses Ignatov's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatov tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab, jab by Garcia - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatov throws out the jab.
Ignatov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Ignatov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia connects with a solid leg kick.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut.
Ignatov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Ignatov avoids it well.
Ignatov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ignatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Ignatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ignatov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Garcia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatov.
Garcia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ignatov is out of range and Garcia settles back down.
Ignatov slips a jab from Garcia.#T2#
Garcia moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Ignatov lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatov counters with an inside leg kick.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Ignatov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignatov avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Ignatov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Ignatov moved away.
Ignatov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Garcia checks the leg kick.
Ignatov wants to land a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Garcia misses
and Ignatov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garcia's knee momentarily.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia walks into a jab.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Ignatov feints a counter leg kick.
Garcia misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ignatov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatov moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Garcia throws a hook but Ignatov blocks it.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia throws a front kick that sends Ignatov stumbling back into the cage.
Garcia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Garcia misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Garcia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Ignatov counters with an inside leg kick.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatov. Ignatov obviously looking to wear him down.
Ignatov slips under a jab.#T4#
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignatov's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garcia misses with a low kick as Ignatov jumps back.
Ignatov feints a counter leg kick.
Garcia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Ignatov slips the punch.
Garcia lands a nice hook to Ignatov's body. Ignatov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Ignatov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Garcia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garcia slips under a jab.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garcia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ignatov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Segundo Garcia has been cut.
Garcia throws the left hand but Ignatov avoids the punch easily.
Garcia checks a low kick from Ignatov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yevgeny Ignatov.
Well Garcia 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Segundo Garcia!
Our winner, Segundo Garcia, 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: DMMA 103: Imanari vs Munga
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Hasselhoff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatov throws a looping overhand right but Hasselhoff ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hasselhoff throws a leg kick
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Hasselhoff is out of range.
Ignatov tests Hasselhoff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hasselhoff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff throws a jab when Ignatov was well out of range.
Ignatov misses with a hook
and Hasselhoff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hasselhoff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ignatov throws a front kick aimed at Hasselhoff's knee but Hasselhoff avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Ignatov.
Hasselhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Ignatov throws a leg kick which misses Hasselhoff's front leg but catches the back leg as Hasselhoff tries to avoid it.
Ignatov throws out a leg kick but Hasselhoff moves out of range and Ignatov only half commits.
Hasselhoff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hasselhoff throws a body punch but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov throws a low kick but Hasselhoff avoids it.
Hasselhoff steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ignatov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Hasselhoff misses.
Hasselhoff swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov misses with a straight left.
Ignatov misses with a left hand
and Hasselhoff counters with an inside leg kick.
Ignatov 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.
Hasselhoff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Ignatov. #T2#
Hasselhoff misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hasselhoff blocks a leg kick.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Ignatov misses.
Hasselhoff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ignatov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hasselhoff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hasselhoff checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ignatov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hasselhoff on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasselhoff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ignatov lands with an overhand left.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut. Hasselhoff saw that one coming.
Ignatov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hasselhoff looks to throw a body kick
and Ignatov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hasselhoff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
That kick from Hasselhoff tenderised Ignatov's leg. Ignatov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hasselhoff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatov. Ignatov obviously looking to wear him down.
Hasselhoff throws out a loose jab but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Hasselhoff counters by clinching up.
Hasselhoff struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands. #BC#
Ignatov breaks the clinch.
Hasselhoff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hasselhoff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ignatov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hasselhoff let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ignatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hasselhoff. That did some damage!
Hasselhoff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the body.
Hasselhoff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Ignatov lands a leg kick that knocks Hasselhoff off balance momentarily.
A big left from Ignatov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hasselhoff! But no joy.
Ignatov lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hasselhoff. That did some damage!
Hasselhoff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ignatov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ignatov.
Ignatov lands a jab.
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hasselhoff scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ignatov misses the jab.
Ignatov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hasselhoff scores with a jab to the body.
Hasselhoff misses with a hook.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeny Ignatov 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#
Ignatov tries to land a leg kick but Hasselhoff saw it coming and moves away.
Ignatov is looking to chop away at Hasselhoff's legs.
Hasselhoff throws a lazy right hand but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yevgeny Ignatov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hasselhoff misses with a hook
and Ignatov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ignatov throws out a leg kick but Hasselhoff moves out of range and Ignatov only half commits.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ignatov, as that shot connected.
Ignatov misses with a leg kick
and Hasselhoff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ignatov thinking.
Ignatov's corner calls for a 1-2. Ignatov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ignatov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov moves out of range of the leg kick from Hasselhoff.
Ignatov moves away from the strike by Hasselhoff.
Ignatov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hasselhoff has knocked Ignatov down with a huge combo! Hasselhoff steps away and waves a wobbly Ignatov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Ignatov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Yevgeny Ignatov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hasselhoff drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Ignatov's head, knocking him out cold! Hasselhoff is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Misha Hasselhoff!
A very excited looking Misha Hasselhoff 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: DMMA 95: Van Asch vs Imanari
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Ignatov throws a jab when Lalime was well out of range.
Ignatov throws a hook but Lalime avoids it easily.
Lalime steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ignatov.
Lalime lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Ignatov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lalime doesn't seem phased though.
Ignatov connects with the punch.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut. Lalime saw that one coming.
Lalime misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lalime throws a hook to the side of Ignatov's head but Ignatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Ignatov throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Lalime is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 86: Hasselhoff vs Account
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Ignatov looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
That kick from McCain tenderised Ignatov's leg. Ignatov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ignatov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ignatov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatov moves away.
McCain slips under a jab from Ignatov.
McCain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ignatov's hands.
McCain swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
McCain moves out of range as Ignatov throws a body kick.
Ignatov misses with a head kick.
Ignatov tries to land a leg kick but McCain saw it coming and moves away.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCain .
McCain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ignatov misses with a straight right. #T1#
Ignatov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain lands a jab to Ignatov's midsection.
Ignatov falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCain counters with a stiff right hand.
McCain throws a head kick that misses.
McCain misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
McCain closes the distance and clinches.
McCain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Ignatov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatov defending well as McCain loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCain tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatov is looking to counter punch.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick from McCain . #T2#
Jab from McCain .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from McCain does it's job there.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut.
McCain throws a fast counter high kick but Ignatov manages to duck under it in time.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that McCain 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.
Ignatov needs to keep his hands up - McCain had a free shot at his head there.
McCain scores with a nice right hand.
McCain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCain was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
McCain throws the kick towards the body but Ignatov avoids it.
McCain tries to clinch up but Ignatov circles away and keeps his distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCain !
McCain connects with the punch.
McCain misses with a body kick.
McCain misses with a jab to the body
and Ignatov counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
McCain doesn't manage to clinch there - Ignatov circles away.
It looked like Ignatov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatov scores with a push kick.
McCain throws a leg kick
and Ignatov counters with a leg kick.
McCain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCain misses with a left hand
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
McCain slips under a jab from Ignatov.
Ignatov avoids the body shot from McCain .
Ignatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCain throws out the jab.
McCain throws a low kick but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCain .
McCain looks to throw the jab but Ignatov is out of range.
Ignatov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ignatov misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
McCain throws a low kick, looking for Ignatov's leg but Ignatov calmly moves out of range.
McCain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ignatov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCain is looking to slow Ignatov down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain lands a jab to Ignatov's midsection.
McCain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ignatov thuds his right hand into McCain 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick lands for McCain .
McCain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatov scoring well with a low kick there.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCain .
McCain blocks a head kick by Ignatov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas McCain 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#
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatov was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain .
McCain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ignatov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ignatov walks into a stiff left hand from McCain .
McCain blocks a jab.
McCain avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCain with a jab.
Ignatov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCain .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain slips under a jab.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatov moves away.
As McCain looks to move away, Ignatov throws a big counter combo but McCain just gets out of the way.
McCain scores with a hook.
Ignatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCain to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Ignatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCain looks to land a combination but Ignatov avoids it well.
It looked like Ignatov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCain misses the shot to the body.
Ignatov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from McCain .
McCain scores with a leg kick.
McCain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCain .
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatov.
McCain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Ignatov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lucas McCain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCain blocks a head kick by Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a hook
and McCain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain throws a head kick that misses
and Ignatov counters with a straight right hand.
McCain throws a lazy right hand but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Ignatov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ignatov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCain .
Ignatov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCain misses with a body kick.
Ignatov throws a low kick but McCain avoids it.
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ignatov throws a solid leg kick but McCain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatov.
McCain throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCain moves away from the strike by Ignatov.
Ignatov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCain throws a jab when Ignatov was well out of range.#T3#
McCain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCain connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ignatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCain wants to counter with a clinch but Ignatov pushes him away.
McCain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatov. That did some damage!
Ignatov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCain .
McCain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Ignatov.
McCain is looking to land body kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCain .
A nice leg kick lands there from McCain .
McCain misses with a low kick.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Ignatov misses with a leg kick.
Ignatov lands with a straight right. McCain didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but McCain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD#
Ignatov lands a big head kick that sends McCain tumbling to the mat! Ignatov takes a step backwards and waves McCain back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#McCain is rocked!
McCain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCain is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatov finish him?
A jab from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ignatov checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ignatov misses the target.
Ignatov throws the kick towards the body but McCain avoids it.
McCain seems to have recovered his senses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCain , as that shot connected.
McCain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #KD#
Ignatov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McCain sprawling to the canvas! McCain rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ignatov finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatov swats away the attempt to clinch by McCain .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yevgeny Ignatov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McCain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ignatov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCain scores with a hook to the body. Ignatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ignatov jabs McCain right on the nose. McCain blinks but takes it well.
Ignatov tries to move into range but McCain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ignatov looks to land a body kick but McCain moved away.
McCain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ignatov checks a leg kick.
Ignatov throws a sloppy head kick and McCain moves out of range easily.
Ignatov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ignatov there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain cracks Ignatov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ignatov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McCain fakes the leg kick and cracks Ignatov in the body.
Ignatov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain thuds his right hand into Ignatov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
McCain throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ignatov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Ignatov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick lands for McCain .
Ignatov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
McCain misses with a jab to the body
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
McCain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McCain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
McCain connects with a body shot that sends Ignatov's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov moves out of range as McCain throws a body kick.
McCain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD#
Ignatov cracks McCain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McCain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ignatov finish him?
An inside leg kick from Ignatov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCain ! But no joy.
Ignatov throws an overhand right that lands on McCain 's shoulder, as McCain tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Ignatov as he checks the leg kick.
McCain misses with a body shot.
Ignatov cracks McCain with a hook to the temple - McCain is on wobbly legs here! Ignatov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! McCain falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ignatov wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yevgeny Ignatov!
A relieved looking Yevgeny Ignatov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 75: Account vs Ignatov
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Donk. Account catches Ignatov right on the button with a cross.
Ignatov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Account throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ignatov counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Camaras Account has been cut.
Account misses with a body shot.
Ignatov throws a sloppy head kick and Account moves out of range easily.
Ignatov throws out a loose jab but Account uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Ignatov 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.
Account misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Account takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ignatov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Account misses with an uppercut
and Ignatov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Account throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ignatov misses with a right hand
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Account looks to land a left hand but Ignatov moved out of range nicely.
Ignatov slips a straight right by Account.
A little jabbing left from Ignatov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatov misses with a left hand
and Account cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Account throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatov counters with a straight right hand.
Account moves into range and connects with a jab.
Account swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to clinch but Account is having none of it.
Account looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
Account backing away here, and Ignatov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Account throws a leg kick which misses Ignatov's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatov tries to avoid it.
Account misses with a low kick.
Ignatov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov sizes up Account with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ignatov throws a series of punches but Account moves out of range.
Account thows a left - swing and a miss!
Left hook, right uppercut from Account.
Account misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Ignatov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ignatov throws an off balance right hand
and Account counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Account lands a jab.
Ignatov slips under a jab from Account.#T3#
Ignatov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Account has knocked Ignatov down with a huge combo! Account steps away and waves a wobbly Ignatov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ignatov is rocked!
Account looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignatov throws a lazy uppercut
and Account rattles Ignatov with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ignatov tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Account dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ignatov stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Camaras Account!
A victorious Camaras Account thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 65: Faulk vs Barboza
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Ignatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatov half committed to a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a hook but Sobieskiego avoids it easily.
Ignatov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ignatov avoids the head kick by Sobieskiego.
Ignatov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Ignatov.
Sobieskiego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sobieskiego throws a right hand that Ignatov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ignatov also avoids with ease.
Sobieskiego takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD#
Ignatov drops Sobieskiego with a beautiful combination! Sobieskiego stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ignatov is looking for the KO!#ROC#Sobieskiego is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jana Iii Sobieskiego has been cut.#T1#
Sobieskiego leaves his chin hanging out and Ignatov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Sobieskiego crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yevgeny Ignatov!
A victorious Yevgeny Ignatov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 57: Magrath vs Polus
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Ignatov scores with the left hand. Kontiainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Ignatov blocks the body kick.
Ignatov cracks Kontiainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kontiainen pushes Ignatov away with a front kick.
Kontiainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kontiainen checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Kontiainen misses
and Ignatov counters with a nice body shot.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Kontiainen misses.
Ignatov 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.
Ignatov cracks Kontiainen with an open hand slap.
Kontiainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kontiainen. Ignatov shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov 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.
Ignatov moves out of range as Kontiainen throws a body kick.
Ignatov takes a swing at Kontiainen's ribcage but misses.
Kontiainen throwing a counter right hand but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kontiainen misses its intended target.
Kontiainen walks into a jab.
Kontiainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kontiainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Kontiainen throws a lazy right hand but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by Kontiainen.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kontiainen moves away.
Ignatov moves away from the strike by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut. Ignatov saw that one coming.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Kontiainen moves away and avoids it.
Kontiainen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ignatov avoids it.
Kontiainen throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kontiainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kontiainen.
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Kontiainen.
Ignatov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kontiainen steps away.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
Ignatov checks a low kick from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws a jab when Ignatov was well out of range.
Ignatov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kontiainen avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
Kontiainen moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
Kontiainen misses with a hook. Ignatov ducked under it nicely.
Kontiainen throws a head kick that misses
and Kontiainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Kontiainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ignatov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kontiainen doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontiainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ignatov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kontiainen drops his hands momentarily and Ignatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kontiainen takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
Kontiainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ignatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kontiainen throws out the jab.
Ignatov moves away from the strike by Kontiainen.
Ignatov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kontiainen can pounce on him.
Kontiainen lands a head shot.
Kontiainen throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Ignatov throws the left hand but Kontiainen avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Ignatov.
Ignatov checks a low kick from Kontiainen.
Ignatov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kontiainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ignatov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kontiainen delivers a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Ignatov.#T3#
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Ignatov blocks a head kick by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries a quick counter leg kick but Kontiainen is wise to it.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
Kontiainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov tests Kontiainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatov throws an overhand right that lands on Kontiainen's shoulder, as Kontiainen tries to avoid the shot.
Kontiainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ignatov staying out of range there.
Kontiainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kontiainen manages to avoid it.
Kontiainen scores with a shot to the body.
Kontiainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kontiainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatov.
Kontiainen sizes up Ignatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Kontiainen throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Ignatov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ignatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kontiainen throws a lazy head kick
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kontiainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a looping right.
Kontiainen throws a head kick that misses.
Kontiainen throws a low kick, looking for Ignatov's leg but Ignatov calmly moves out of range.
Kontiainen scores with a hook.
Kontiainen throws a lazy right hand but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kontiainen defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Kontiainen misses.
Kontiainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatov throws out the jab.
Kontiainen misses with a hook to the body
and Ignatov counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kontiainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Ignatov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick from Kontiainen.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kontiainen defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yevgeny Ignatov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ignatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kontiainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov lands a really nice looking cross but Kontiainen seems unphased.
Kontiainen throws the kick towards the body but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov misses with a hook.
A jab from Kontiainen finds it's way through Ignatov's defenses.
Ignatov misses with a hook. Kontiainen ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Kontiainen.
Kontiainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Kontiainen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kontiainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Kontiainen tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov lands with a nice body punch.
Kontiainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Kontiainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kontiainen lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatov tests Kontiainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kontiainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
The fighters circling - Kontiainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kontiainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ignatov throws a looping overhand right but Kontiainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kontiainen lands a nice shot that snaps Ignatov's head back.
Ignatov throws a looping overhand right but Kontiainen ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kontiainen moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
Kontiainen looks to throw a body kick
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatov swings for the body but Kontiainen moves out of range.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Kontiainen slips the punch.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.#T2#
Ignatov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ignatov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kontiainen walks into a jab.
A low kick lands for Ignatov.
Kontiainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kontiainen misses with a low kick.
Ignatov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kontiainen with a body shot.
Kontiainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kontiainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kontiainen throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatov moves out of range easily.
Paavali Kontiainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Kontiainen throws a leg kick but Ignatov moved away.
Ignatov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatov's corner calls for a 1-2. Ignatov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ignatov scores with a hook to the body. Kontiainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kontiainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Kontiainen scores with a head kick.
Ignatov missing with a left hand there. Kontiainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
Kontiainen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ignatov avoids the head kick by Kontiainen.
Ignatov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ignatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kontiainen is just out of range.
Kontiainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignatov misses with a right hand
and Kontiainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kontiainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatov.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kontiainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kontiainen dips to his left and cracks Ignatov with an uppercut!
Ignatov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatov misses with a hook. Kontiainen ducked under it nicely.
Ignatov throws a hook to the side of Kontiainen's head but Kontiainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatov throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov blocks the body kick.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignatov misses with a leg kick
and Kontiainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Ignatov lands a slapping body shot.
Kontiainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatov lands a head shot.
Kontiainen motions for Ignatov to come forward. Kontiainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov lands with a right hand.
Kontiainen throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kontiainen misses with a head kick.
Kontiainen throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Kontiainen misses with a low kick.
Kontiainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Kontiainen moves away and avoids it.
Ignatov throws an overhand right that lands on Kontiainen's shoulder, as Kontiainen tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kontiainen throws a head kick but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov takes a swing at Kontiainen's ribcage but misses.
Kontiainen connects with a body shot.
Kontiainen takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatov! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yevgeny Ignatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ignatov slips under a jab from Kontiainen.
Ignatov jabs at Kontiainen's body.
Ignatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Ignatov.
Ignatov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kontiainen throws a leg kick
and Ignatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Ignatov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kontiainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kontiainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatov.
Ignatov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kontiainen. That one must have hurt.
Kontiainen throws out a loose jab but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ignatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kontiainen misses with a body shot.
Kontiainen checks the leg kick.#T1#
Ignatov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kontiainen motions for Ignatov to come forward. Kontiainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov throws a leg kick which misses Kontiainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kontiainen tries to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Kontiainen misses
and Ignatov counters with a straight right hand.
Kontiainen throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kontiainen misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontiainen. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kontiainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kontiainen looks to land a body kick but Ignatov moved away.
Ignatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kontiainen. That did some damage!
Ignatov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kontiainen has time to react.
Kontiainen drops his hands momentarily and Ignatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ignatov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kontiainen throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kontiainen throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ignatov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Kontiainen misses with a head kick.
Ignatov thumps Kontiainen with a low kick.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick.
Kontiainen throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatov moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Ignatov.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignatov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kontiainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kontiainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kontiainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kontiainen throws out a leg kick but Ignatov moves out of range and Kontiainen only half commits.
Ignatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Kontiainen moves away and avoids it.
Kontiainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kontiainen ducks right into an uppercut from Ignatov.
Ignatov slips a jab from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with a jab to the body
and Kontiainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Kontiainen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatov.
Kontiainen moves forwards but Ignatov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ignatov lands a nice hook to Kontiainen's body. Kontiainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kontiainen tried to score with a low kick but Ignatov checks it.
Kontiainen staying out of range there.
Kontiainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignatov to score with a decent uppercut.
Yevgeny Ignatov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kontiainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ignatov sizes up Kontiainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kontiainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ignatov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kontiainen throws a jab when Ignatov was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kontiainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov throws an overhand right that lands on Kontiainen's shoulder, as Kontiainen tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Kontiainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ignatov scores with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kontiainen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kontiainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ignatov scores with a sloppy right hand. Kontiainen should have avoided that one.
Kontiainen avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
A swing and a miss from Kontiainen.
Ignatov defending well as Kontiainen loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Kontiainen misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ignatov.
Ignatov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ignatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatov digs a good hook to Kontiainen's body.
Ignatov misses with a hook.
Ignatov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kontiainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kontiainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ignatov counters with a right hand to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 45: Tucker vs Account
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Nicoletta misses with a looping left.
Ignatov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov throws a sloppy head kick and Nicoletta moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicoletta.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Nicoletta slips the punch.
Ignatov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nicoletta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatov swings widly with a right hand
and Nicoletta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicoletta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicoletta tried to counter with a leg kick but Ignatov avoided it.
Nicoletta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatov throws out the jab.
Nicoletta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ignatov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Nicoletta.
Ignatov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nicoletta with a body shot.
Ignatov defending well as Nicoletta loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatov staying out of range there.
Ignatov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nicoletta is out of range. #T1#
Ignatov throws a hook but Nicoletta blocks it.
Nicoletta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.#CL2#
Ignatov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicoletta, pushing him back against the cage.
Nicoletta is working Ignatov over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ignatov.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Nicoletta. #BC#
Nicoletta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick.
Nicoletta 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.
Ignatov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicoletta throws a big shot that misses.
Ignatov moves out of range as Nicoletta strikes.
Nicoletta scores with a body shot.
Ignatov misses the body punch
and Nicoletta counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov swinging wildly here. #T2#
Ignatov looks to land a left hand but Nicoletta moved out of range nicely.
Nicoletta throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatov's shoulder, as Ignatov tries to avoid the shot.
Nicoletta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Ignatov.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicoletta throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Casimiro Nicoletta has been cut.
Ignatov throws out a loose jab but Nicoletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicoletta avoids the head kick by Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses
letting Nicoletta counter with a right hand.
A big left from Ignatov misses.
Nicoletta moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
Nicoletta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Ignatov catches Nicoletta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nicoletta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicoletta misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Ignatov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicoletta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ignatov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ignatov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nicoletta in his tracks.
Ignatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ignatov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ignatov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nicoletta ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Some wild striking there from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to work over Nicoletta's front leg with a kick but Nicoletta checks it. #T4#
Ignatov throws a head kick but Nicoletta moves out of range.
Nicoletta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nicoletta counter with a right hand.
Nicoletta takes one to the chin there.
Ignatov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicoletta throws a hook but Ignatov blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatov! But no joy.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicoletta moves away.
Jab from Ignatov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nicoletta checks a leg kick.
Nicoletta just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nicoletta's head.
Nicoletta tried to score with a low kick but Ignatov checks it.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Ignatov misses with a hook
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yevgeny Ignatov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Casimiro Nicoletta's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nicoletta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nicoletta ducks right into an uppercut from Ignatov.
Ignatov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nicoletta staying out of range there.
Ignatov misses with a shot to the body
enabling Nicoletta to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Ignatov misses.
A low kick from Ignatov is predictable there
and Nicoletta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ignatov thinking.
A big left from Ignatov misses.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Nicoletta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nicoletta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatov throws out a leg kick but Nicoletta moves out of range and Ignatov only half commits.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Nicoletta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Ignatov misses with a left hand
and Nicoletta counters with a good low kick that Ignatov was not able to check.
Ignatov throws a big shot that misses.
Ignatov misses with a head kick.
Ignatov misses with a body shot
enabling Nicoletta to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicoletta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatov misses with a hook. Nicoletta ducked under it nicely.
Ignatov missing with a left hand there. Nicoletta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicoletta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ignatov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ignatov misses with a body shot.
Ignatov throws a hook but Nicoletta blocks it.
Nicoletta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nicoletta throws a jab when Ignatov was well out of range.
That kick from Ignatov tenderised Nicoletta's leg. Nicoletta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ignatov throws a lazy head kick
and Nicoletta counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A low kick from Ignatov misses
and Nicoletta counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicoletta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatov throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Nicoletta counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ignatov! Nicoletta lets Ignatov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Ignatov is rocked!
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Nicoletta is out of range.
Ignatov is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicoletta finish him?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nicoletta.
Ignatov is breathing heavily.
Nicoletta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicoletta lands with a nice body punch.
Ignatov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nicoletta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ignatov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicoletta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatov misses with a body punch #KD#
and Nicoletta counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ignatov! Nicoletta lets Ignatov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ignatov misses with a lunging right hand
and Nicoletta rattles Ignatov with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ignatov tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Nicoletta dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ignatov stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Casimiro Nicoletta!
During a confident post fight interview, Casimiro Nicoletta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 36: Outback v Thermometer
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Costeau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Costeau. That snapped Ignatov's head back.
Costeau misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Costeau.
Ignatov counters with a body kick.
Costeau swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Costeau with a body shot.
Ignatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costeau.
Costeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau has been cut.
Costeau lands a jab to the head.
Costeau seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Costeau misses with a hook
and Ignatov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Costeau looks to throw the jab but Ignatov is out of range.
Costeau throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Ignatov counters with a nice right hand that sends Costeau toppling to the canvas! Costeau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ignatov finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 25: Andrianakis v Outback
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Facial.
Facial prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Facial avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Facial avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Facial lands an uppercut.
Ignatov lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Facial.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Facial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Facial controls the action.
Ignatov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Facial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Facial lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Facial swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Facial prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Facial misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov.
Facial fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Facial controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov.
Facial lands a shoulder strike.
Facial softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ignatov.
Facial working aggressively here.
Ignatov scores with a hook to the body.
Facial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Facial's elbow.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Facial misses with the head strike.
Facial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Facial lands with a light punch inside.
Ignatov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Facial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Facial.
Facial working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Facial avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage. #T2#
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Facial misses with some punches.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Facial blocks it.
Facial lands a hook that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Facial gets through Ignatov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Facial lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
Facial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Facial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Ignatov.
Still in the clinch, Ignatov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Facial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Facial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Facial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov slows down the pace here.
Ignatov is leaning against Facial and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ignatov lands an uppercut.
Ignatov tries to work over Facial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Facial.
Ignatov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Facial.
Ignatov stalls.
Ignatov lands a hook that snaps the head of Facial backwards.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Facial has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
Facial working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ignatov is struggling to control the position.
Facial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Facial throws a head punch that misses.
Facial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov taking a breather. #T4#
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A body shot lands from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Facial throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Facial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Facial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Facial.
A left hand lands to the body for Ignatov.
Facial working aggressively here.
Facial has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
Facial misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatov lands a body shot.
Facial throws a head punch that misses.
Facial takes a shot to the head.
Ignatov lands a body shot.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Come on Ignatov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Facial has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yevgeny Ignatov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ignatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Ignatov misses. #CL#
Ignatov darts in and clinches Facial up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
A left hand lands to the body for Ignatov.
Yevgeny Ignatov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Facial blocks it.
Facial misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a right to the head.
Facial throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov works on Facial's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Ignatov.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Facial controls his hands.
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Facial misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Facial controls his hands.
Facial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Facial scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Facial lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Facial.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Facial prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Facial throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Facial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Facial misses with the head strike.
Ignatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Facial misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Facial.
Ignatov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Facial is keeping busy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ignatov.
Facial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov tries to work over Facial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Facial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Ignatov. #T2#
Facial swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatov is leaning against Facial and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ignatov works on Facial's body with a couple of short punches.
Facial is breathing heavily.
Ignatov lands a nice shot to the body.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Facial controls his hands.
Ignatov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ignatov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Facials head.
Ignatov lands a nice uppercut.
Facial throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Facial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Ignatov - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Facial.
A short uppercut from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Facial working aggressively here.
Ignatov lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Ignatov lands with a left to the head.
Facial throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ignatov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Facial's elbow.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov presses Facial against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Facial backwards.
Ignatov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Facial throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
A hook to the body from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Facial or not.
Ignatov cracks Facial with a nice body shot.
A short right from Ignatov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ignatov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatov lands an uppercut.
Facial working aggressively here. #T4#
A short right from Ignatov on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ignatov.
Ignatov is looking to control Facial's arms but Facial gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ignatov has his back to the cage.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ignatov.
Ignatov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ignatov lands a shot to the body.
Facial prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Facial is rocked!
A short uppercut from Ignatov.
Facial is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatov finish him?
Ignatov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Facial! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ignatov is unloading with more strikes now! Facial drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 12: Woods vs Tucker
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Ignatov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunt with a nice cross.
Ignatov throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt catches Ignatov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Hunt.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Ignatov.
Ignatov dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Ignatov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ignatov misses with a looping left.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt cracks Ignatov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Hunt rushes Ignatov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands. #TD#
Ignatov drags the fight down to the ground. #T1#
Ignatov trying to control the position here.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Ignatov is keeping the position.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ignatov pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Ignatov continues to stall.
Hunt controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Ignatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.#KD#
Ignatov lands a big uppercut and Hunt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hunt looks OK. Ignatov waves Hunt back to his feet!#ROC#Hunt is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Haris Hunt has been cut.
Ignatov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ignatov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Ignatov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ignatov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.
Hunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hunt moves to clinch but Ignatov breaks away
and Ignatov counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Hunt falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Our winner, Yevgeny Ignatov, 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: DMMA 4: Leblond vs Abarai
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1#
Ignatov misses with an uppercut. Kisei saw that one coming.
Ignatov throws an overhand right that lands on Kisei's shoulder, as Kisei tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kisei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov missing with a left hand there. Kisei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kisei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ignatovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ignatov throws the left hand but Kisei avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Kisei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kisei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kisei scores with a hook.
Kisei thuds a left hand into Ignatov's body.
Kisei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ignatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatov misses with a hook.
Ignatov looks to land a combination but Kisei avoids it well.
Kisei throws out a counter right but Ignatov avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei staying out of range there.
Kisei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kisei throws out a counter right but Ignatov avoids it with no problem.
Ignatov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ignatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kisei to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatov walks into a straight right hand from Kisei.#T1#
Ignatov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kisei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kisei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatov misses the target.
Kisei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatov. Ignatov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov misses with a right hand
and Kisei counters with a stiff right hand.
Kisei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatov connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov lands with a good body shot.
Ignatov misses with a body shot
and Kisei counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Kisei jabs Ignatov right on the nose. Ignatov blinks but takes it well.
Ignatov throws a right hand that misses
and Kisei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Kisei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kisei lands an overhand right.
Ignatov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kisei with a nice cross.
Ignatov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kisei to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatov throws a head kick but Kisei moves out of range.
Ignatov misses with a right hand
and Kisei counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatov 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.
Kisei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kisei lands with a hook. Ignatov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ignatov misses the body punch
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kisei counters with a good low kick that Ignatov was not able to check.
Ignatov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kisei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range. #T3#
Ignatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kisei to score with a decent uppercut.
Ignatov misses with a body shot
enabling Kisei to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatov misses with a right hand
enabling Kisei to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Kisei finds it's target.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Kisei slips the punch.
Ignatov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kisei counters with a nice body shot.
Ignatov throws a lazy head kick
and Kisei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ignatov thinking.
Ignatov is breathing heavily.
Ignatov misses with a left hand
and Kisei counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kisei throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Kisei - just one landing. #ROC2#Ignatov is rocked!
Kisei ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws an overhand right that lands on Kisei's shoulder, as Kisei tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatov misses with a left hand
and Kisei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Ignatov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Ignatov misses with a head kick.
Kisei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ignatov seems to have got his legs back now.
Ignatov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kisei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
Ignatov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kisei jabs Ignatov right on the nose. Ignatov blinks but takes it well.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kisei was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Kisei blocks a jab.
Kisei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ignatov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ignatov misses with a left hand
and Kisei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignatov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kisei staying out of range there.
It seemed like Kisei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ignatov misses with a left hand
and Kisei counters with a nice uppercut.
Kisei blocks a head kick by Ignatov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kisei scores with a nice head shot.
Jab by Kisei.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiso Kisei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ignatov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kisei at a distance.
Kisei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ignatov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kisei, as that shot connected.
Kisei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ignatov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ignatov misses with a jab to the body
and Kisei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kisei slips a jab and a cross from Ignatov.
Kisei connects with a body shot.
Ignatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kisei to score with a decent uppercut.
Kisei avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatov misses with a body shot.
Kisei scores with a jab to the head.
Kisei lands a leg kick that knocks Ignatov off balance momentarily.
Kisei lands a nice shot that snaps Ignatov's head back.
Ignatov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ignatov misses with a left hand
and Kisei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ignatov misses with a right hand
and Kisei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kisei avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kisei counters with a straight right hand.
Kisei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Kisei sends Ignatov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kisei is motioning to the referee to let Ignatov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kisei drops Ignatov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kisei follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiso Kisei!
Kiso Kisei decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: ACA 18: Albans vs Nansen
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Riddle
and Ignatov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ignatov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Ignatov clinches up against the cage.
Ignatov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Riddle.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Riddle blocks it.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Riddle controls his hands.
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Ignatov on the inside.
Riddle trying to control the position but instead, Ignatov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riddle into the cage.
Riddle throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Ignatov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ignatov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov lands with a light punch inside.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Ignatov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Riddle fails to pull guard.
Riddle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Riddle prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
A short uppercut from Ignatov.
A short uppercut from Ignatov. #TD2#
Riddle pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignatov has passed into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddle is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Riddle looking for a sweep but Ignatov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Riddle is looking to get to half guard.
Riddle tries to control the position but Ignatov now has his back.
Ignatov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Riddle's body.
Riddle can't escape the position. #T3#
What can Riddle do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Riddle trying to control the hands but Ignatov won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ignatov not allowing Riddle to control his hands.
Ignatov keeps control of the position as Riddle tries to break free. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ignatov controlling the positon.
Riddle tries to break free.
Riddle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeny Ignatov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##KD#
Ignatov sends Riddle crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ignatov is motioning to the referee to let Riddle up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Math Riddle has been cut.
Math Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riddle moves away.
Riddle thinks about the counter body kick.
Riddle throws a leg kick #KD#
and Ignatov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Riddle! Ignatov lets Riddle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Riddle is rocked!
Ignatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riddle can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddle throws a leg kick but Ignatov checks it.
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Riddle is out of range.
Riddle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ignatov fails to land with a series of punches.
Riddle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Riddle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignatov to score with a decent uppercut.
Riddle is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatov finish him?
Riddle throws a leg kick
and Ignatov counters with an inside leg kick.
Riddle seems to have recovered his senses.
Riddle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatov cracks Riddle with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Riddle tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ignatov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Riddle is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: VKT 9
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Nice body punch from Mendelson.
Mendelson loads up on a big right hand but Ignatov slips the punch.
Ignatov throwing a counter right hand but Mendelson manages to avoid it.
Ignatov throws a hook but Mendelson blocks it.#CL#
Ignatov has closed the distance and engaged Mendelson in a clinch.
Ignatov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendelson's efforts to push away.
Mendelson blocks an uppercut.
Ignatov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Jay Mendelson has been cut.
Ignatov gets through Mendelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ignatov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mendelson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mendelson blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands a right hand.
Ignatov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ignatov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mendelson looks winded!
Ignatov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ignatov lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Ignatov - that landed with a thud.
Ignatov is leaning against Mendelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Ignatov. #T1#
Ignatov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendelson or not.
Ignatov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Ignatov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands a body shot.
Mendelson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ignatov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mendelson can turn it around.
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatov pushes Mendelson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendelson backwards.
Ignatov is leaning against Mendelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ignatov.
Ignatov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ignatov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendelsons head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatov pushes Mendelson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Ignatov.
A right handed body shot lands from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ignatov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ignatov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Ignatov. #T2#
Ignatov pushes Mendelson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Mendelson is rocked!
Ignatov is struggling to control the position.
Mendelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatov finish him?
Ignatov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendelson or not.
A short uppercut from Ignatov.
Ignatov breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Mendelson with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Mendelson looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Mendelson get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Our winner, Yevgeny Ignatov, 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.
The defeated Jay Mendelson had this to say: '5.25'.

Event: VKT 7
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Ignatov throws a front kick aimed at Watson's knee but Watson avoids it well.
Watson misses with an uppercut. Ignatov saw that one coming.
DreQuan Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ignatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ignatov off the ropes and back into range.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatov.
Watson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ignatov moves forwards but Watson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Watson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Watson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ignatov slips a jab from Watson.
Ignatov tries to counter with a clinch but Watson shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Ignatov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ignatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ignatov blocks an uppercut.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ignatov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Watson tries to throw a body punch but Ignatov avoids it by throwing Watson back against the ropes.
Watson digs a right hand underneath Ignatov's ribcage. Ignatov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ignatov lands a shot to the body.
Watson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Watson - that landed with a thud.
Watson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ignatov won't allow it.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson cracks Ignatov with a nice body shot.
Ignatov looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Watson.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watson lands a right hand.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov stalling in the clinch but Watson improves position.
A hook to the body from Watson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Watson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watson. #T2#
Watson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Watson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Watson pushes Ignatov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Watson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatov moves out of range as Watson strikes.
Ignatov throws a right hand that misses
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Watson lunges at Ignatov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ignatov's hand.
Ignatov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Ignatov slips the punch.
Ignatov tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Watson blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ignatov staying out of range there.
Watson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DreQuan Watson dominated that 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.#R2#
Ignatov blocks a jab.
Ignatov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watson.
As Watson backs off Ignatov throws a huge counter combo but Watson manages to avoid it all.
Watson throws a body punch but Ignatov moves out of range.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Watson closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Ignatov crashing to the mat! Ignatov uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Ignatov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ignatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Watson misses.
Watson misses with a straight right.
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Watson.
Watson throws out a powerful jab.
Watson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ignatov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ignatov there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Watson checks a leg kick.
Watson avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
Watson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ignatov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ignatov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Watson defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
Watson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Watson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ignatov circles away quickly and effectively.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Watson lands a slapping body shot.
Ignatov digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Watson misses the target.
Ignatov digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
Ignatov defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatov throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Watson misses.
DreQuan Watson is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Ignatov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Watson staying out of range there.
Watson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ignatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatov counters with a nice body shot.
Watson scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watson's head.
Ignatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson throws a body punch but Ignatov moves out of range.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DreQuan Watson will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watson.
Watson scores with a one two! Ignatov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Ignatov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Ignatov misses.
Watson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ignatov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Watson in his tracks.
Watson with a hook.#CL2#
Ignatov has managed to clinch.
Ignatov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ignatov is leaning against Watson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ignatov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Watson blocks it.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
Watson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Watson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ignatov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Watson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Ignatov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ignatov walks into a stiff left hand from Watson.
Nice shot by Watson.
Watson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ignatov eats them both and turns towards Watson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson missing with a left hand there. Ignatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Watson lands a two punch combo.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov counters with a nice uppercut.
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Watson scores with a nice head shot.
Ignatov throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Watson misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Ignatov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ignatov looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watson.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DreQuan Watson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Ignatov throws a leg kick
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
Watson scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Ignatov to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Watson away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Ignatov got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC#Ignatov is rocked!
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov is still on wobbly legs! Can Watson finish him?
Ignatov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Watson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ignatov can do to turn this around?
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Ignatov has closed the distance and engaged Watson in a clinch.
Ignatov blocking some punches.
Ignatov seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Watson.
A short left from Ignatov.
Ignatov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Ignatov - that landed with a thud.
Watson prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Ignatov lands with a right to the head.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Watson blocks it.
Ignatov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ignatov working aggressively here. #T1#
Watson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watson is working Ignatov over against the ropes.
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
Ignatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatov prevents a body shot from Watson.
Ignatov taking a breather.
Ignatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #KD#
Watson creates a bit of space and cracks Ignatov with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Ignatov is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Ignatov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A punch combination from Watson misses.
Watson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ignatov's hands.
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!
Ignatov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watson moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Watson throws out a loose jab but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Ignatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Watson works Ignatov's body with a nice hook.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Watson misses.
Nice cross by Watson.
Watson connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Ignatov's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Ignatov - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). DreQuan Watson!
DreQuan Watson retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking DreQuan Watson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: VKT 5
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Ignatov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatov tries to land a front kick but McSweeny steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McSweeny wants to counter the offense by Ignatov and move into the clinch position.
Ignatov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McSweeny avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov missing with a left hand there. McSweeny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McSweeny at a distance. #CL#
Ignatov forces McSweeny back against the ropes and clinches.
Ignatov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McSweeny looking to throw knees to the head but Ignatov is blocking nicely.
Ignatov trying to control the position but instead, McSweeny has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ignatov into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSweeny blocking some punches.
A short right from Ignatov.
McSweeny 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from McSweeny fails to land.
McSweeny working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatov scores with a shot to the side of McSweeny 's head.
Ignatov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
McSweeny misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McSweeny missing with knees to the body.
Ignatov trying to stall but McSweeny improves his position.
McSweeny tries to land knees in the clinch but Ignatov avoids the damage to the body.
McSweeny tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ignatov pushes McSweeny back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ignatov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSweeny looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Ignatov scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#McSweeny is rocked!
Ignatov just leaning against McSweeny , taking a breather.
McSweeny is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatov finish him?
McSweeny takes a shot to the head.
Ignatov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ignatov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatov breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks McSweeny with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! McSweeny looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. McSweeny get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yevgeny Ignatov!

Event: VKT 3
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hasselhoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Hasselhoff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hasselhoff is looking to counter punch.
Hasselhoff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatov.
Hasselhoff is looking to clinch.
Ignatov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Ignatov has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hasselhoff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ignatov's brow. #BC2#
Ignatov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hasselhoff looks to clinch
and Ignatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Misha Hasselhoff has been cut.
Ignatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ignatov circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Ignatov counters with a nice right hand that sends Hasselhoff toppling to the canvas! Hasselhoff scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ignatov finish him?!
Hasselhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Hasselhoff rushes Ignatov and presses him up against the ropes.
Ignatov avoids the elbow strike from Hasselhoff, against the ropes. #T1#
Hasselhoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Hasselhoff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hasselhoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
Hasselhoff misses with a body punch.
Ignatov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hasselhoff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ignatov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hasselhoff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Hasselhoff.
Ignatov has Hasselhoff pressed against the ropes, preventing Hasselhoff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hasselhoff lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Ignatov manages to break the clinch.
Ignatov looks to land a right hand but Hasselhoff moved out of range.
Hasselhoff wants to clinch.#T2#
Hasselhoff moves in looking to clinch but Ignatov pushes him off.
Ignatov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#Misha Hasselhoff's cut is getting worse.
Ignatov throws out a loose jab but Hasselhoff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hasselhoff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasselhoff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Hasselhoff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ignatov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hasselhoff's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Ignatov breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Ignatov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ignatov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeny Ignatov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Misha Hasselhoff's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ignatov scores with a nice right hand.
Hasselhoff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Hasselhoff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ignatov, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hasselhoff.
A shot in the inside from Ignatov.
Hasselhoff throws a head punch that misses.
Hasselhoff throws a head punch that misses.
Hasselhoff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov is stalling here.
Hasselhoff doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Ignatov breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff slips a straight right by Ignatov.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Hasselhoff has closed the distance and engaged Ignatov in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasselhoff pushes off an throws an elbow but Ignatov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T1#
Ignatov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Hasselhoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ignatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hasselhoff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ignatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignatov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatov misses with a jab to the body
and Hasselhoff counters with a three punch combo that has Ignatov backing up. Ignatov nods at Hasselhoff to acknowledge the strikes.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hasselhoff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Ignatov has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Ignatov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hasselhoff tries to clinch but Ignatov moves away
and Hasselhoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Misha Hasselhoff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hasselhoff doesn't manage to clinch there - Ignatov circles away.
Ignatov thuds a left hand into Hasselhoff's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasselhoff wants to clinch.#T2#
Ignatov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hasselhoff moves away from the strike by Ignatov.
Ignatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hasselhoff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hasselhoff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hasselhoff moves in looking to clinch but Ignatov pushes him off.
Hasselhoff tries to clinch up.
Ignatov throws a hook but Hasselhoff avoids it easily.
Hasselhoff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatov throws out the jab.
Hasselhoff throwing a counter right hand but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Hasselhoff wants to clinch
and Ignatov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hasselhoff thinking.
Hasselhoff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeny Ignatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Misha Hasselhoff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Hasselhoff moves away and avoids it.
Hasselhoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hasselhoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Hasselhoff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ignatov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ignatov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Ignatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hasselhoff appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff moves in looking to clinch but Ignatov pushes him off.
Hasselhoff tries to clinch but Ignatov is having none of it.
Hasselhoff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatov.
A little feinted left hand from Hasselhoff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Hasselhoff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Hasselhoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hasselhoff tries to clinch but Ignatov is having none of it.
It seemed like Ignatov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hasselhoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hasselhoff moves away from the strike by Ignatov.
Hasselhoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatov takes a swing at Hasselhoff's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hasselhoff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hasselhoff is looking to clinch but Ignatov is avoiding it.
Ignatov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hasselhoff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hasselhoff wants to clinch but Ignatov slips to the side
and Ignatov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hasselhoff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ignatov throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Hasselhoff tries to close the distance and clinch but Ignatov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hasselhoff looks to clinch #KD2#
and Ignatov counters with a nice right hand that sends Hasselhoff toppling to the canvas! Hasselhoff scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ignatov finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hasselhoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ignatov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hasselhoff.#CL2#
Ignatov clinches.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Hasselhoff blocks it.
Hasselhoff misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ignatov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Misha Hasselhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hasselhoff throws out a powerful jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yevgeny Ignatov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ignatov 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yevgeny Ignatov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheBuilder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ignatov throws out a counter right but TheBuilder avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from TheBuilder.
TheBuilder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
TheBuilder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ignatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ignatov looks winded!
TheBuilder's corner calls for a 1-2. TheBuilder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ignatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
TheBuilder cracks Ignatov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ignatov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can TheBuilder finish him? #ROC#Ignatov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TheBuilder lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ignatov tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob TheBuilder!

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