Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 277 NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Klimenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Klimenko misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Klimenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klimenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Klimenko connects with a high kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klimenko swivels and escapes.
Klimenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Klimenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klimenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Klimenko misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Klimenko gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Zachary Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Klimenko scores with a hook.
Klimenko moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Klimenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Klimenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Klimenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Klimenko with a body shot.#T3#
Klimenko stuffs the takedown.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Klimenko loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses.
Klimenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#That has opened up Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut even more.
Nurmagomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Klimenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov works the jab nicely.#T4#
Klimenko keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Klimenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Klimenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Klimenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Klimenko throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Klimenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Klimenko looks to throw a body kick
and Klimenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klimenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimenko.
Zachary Klimenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot that sends Klimenko's belly button to the back.
Klimenko swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimenko.
Klimenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klimenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klimenko as he avoids it easily.
Klimenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zachary Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Klimenko. #T2#
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klimenko.
Nurmagomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klimenko on the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Klimenko blocks it.
Zachary Klimenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov thuds a left hand into Klimenko's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Klimenko.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but Klimenko sprawls well.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Klimenko. #T3#
Klimenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Klimenko loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klimenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Klimenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klimenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Klimenko as Nurmagomedov shoots in.#T4#
Nurmagomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
Klimenko thuds his shin into the meat of Nurmagomedov's side.
Klimenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nurmagomedov throws out a counter right but Klimenko avoids it with no problem.
Klimenko sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klimenko throws a push kick but Nurmagomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
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 Zachary Klimenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov'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.#R3#
Nurmagomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Klimenko counters with a nice right hand that sends Nurmagomedov toppling to the canvas! Nurmagomedov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Klimenko finish him?!#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Klimenko lands a nice looking body kick.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimenko is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Nurmagomedov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nurmagomedov is out cold! Klimenko holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
Zachary Klimenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 268 Klimenko vs Kersikov
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Klimenko pushes Kersikov away with a front kick.
Klimenko throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Klimenko misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klimenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Klimenko connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Klimenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts. #T1##CL#
Klimenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Klimenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Klimenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov just leaning against Klimenko, taking a breather.
Our sources have told us that Klimenko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kersikov misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Kersikov breaks the clinch.
Kersikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Klimenko with the inside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice body punch from Klimenko.
Klimenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut. #T3##CL#
Klimenko darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.#BC2#
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Klimenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Klimenko moves to clinch but Kersikov breaks away
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Klimenko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klimenko swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A head kick from Klimenko lands but Kersikov takes it in his stride.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Klimenko.
Klimenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klimenko thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klimenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Klimenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kersikov blocks a jab.#CL#
Klimenko clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov pushes Klimenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Klimenko gets a clinch.
Kersikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov tries to break free but Klimenko pushes him back against the cage.
Klimenko blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Klimenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov tries to work over Klimenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klimenko scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Klimenko lands with a kick to the temple. Kersikov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Klimenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Kersikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Klimenko. That one must have hurt.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Klimenko.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klimenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Klimenko avoids it with no problem.
Klimenko tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Klimenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Klimenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Klimenko.
Kersikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Klimenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kersikov breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Klimenko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klimenko throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Klimenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
A low kick from Klimenko is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klimenko thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Klimenko throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Klimenko steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Klimenko moves into the clinch.
Kersikov cracks Klimenko with a nice body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kersikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Klimenko misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Klimenko blocking some punches.
Kersikov is trying to stall.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klimenkos head. #BC2#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klimenko misses with a low kick.
Klimenko cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Klimenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Klimenko catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Klimenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Klimenko misses with a looping right.
Klimenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Klimenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klimenko takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Klimenko blocks it well.
Klimenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kersikov's head.
Klimenko throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Klimenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Klimenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Klimenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klimenko throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Klimenko finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Klimenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kersikov shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko clearly takes 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.#R4#
A punch combination from Klimenko misses.
Klimenko thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Klimenko misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Klimenko digs a good hook to Kersikov's body. #T1#
Klimenko lands a jab to the nose.
Klimenko throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Zachary Klimenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.#CL#
Klimenko closes the distance and pushes Kersikov back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kersikov.
Klimenko gets through Kersikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Klimenko.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Klimenko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kersikov can turn it around.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko lands a body punch.
Klimenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov. #BC2#
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Klimenko drives through and clinches with Kersikov against the cage.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Klimenko lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Klimenko up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kersikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Kersikov's ribcage. Kersikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Kersikov stalling.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Klimenko misses with some punches.
Klimenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Klimenko obliges.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klimenko misses with some punches.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
Kersikov takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Kersikov. #BC2#
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko had his way with Boyko Kersikov in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Klimenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boyko Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klimenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klimenko backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klimenko can pounce on him.
Klimenko motions for Kersikov to come forward. Klimenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Klimenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.
Klimenko cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Klimenko throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klimenko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Zachary Klimenko has been cut.
Klimenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Klimenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Klimenko swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good, hard body kick but Klimenko shrugs it off.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Klimenko scores with a jab to the body.
Klimenko misses with a body kick.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Klimenko fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Klimenko misses with a straight left.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Klimenko avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Klimenko lands a body shot.
Klimenko throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Klimenko misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Klimenko wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Klimenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klimenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Klimenko 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 Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov unleashes a big counter combination but Klimenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klimenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klimenko wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Zachary Klimenko 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 261 Klimenko vs Nurma
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klimenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klimenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Klimenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zachary Klimenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov stuns Klimenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Klimenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Klimenko misses with a left hand
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
Klimenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Klimenko.
Nurmagomedov jabs Klimenko right on the nose. Klimenko blinks but takes it well.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Klimenko misses its target.#CL#
Klimenko moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Klimenko lands a left hand.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimenko backwards.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klimenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zachary Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Klimenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Klimenko has closed the distance and engaged Nurmagomedov in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov has Klimenko pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Klimenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Klimenko defends well.
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Klimenko controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov working for a triangle but Klimenko defends it easily.
Klimenko postures up.
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 Zachary Klimenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Klimenko lands a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by Nurmagomedov there.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nurmagomedov counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko moves to clinch but Nurmagomedov breaks away
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Klimenko.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Klimenko 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 Nurmagomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nurmagomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klimenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
A jab from Klimenko misses.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Klimenko.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Klimenko circles away easily
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Nurmagomedov with a jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Klimenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Klimenko has managed to clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Nurmagomedov.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Klimenko won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klimenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klimenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Nurmagomedov's ribcage. Nurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Klimenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Klimenko misses with a body punch. #T4#
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle, before Klimenko throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Nurmagomedov's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Klimenko lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Zachary Klimenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Khabib Nurmagomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hats off mate. 43 y.o lightweight steppin in 5 days notice against current #1 p4p middleweight. All the best.'.

Event: DMMA 235 Klimenko vs Nickel
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Nickel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klimenko throws a leg kick
and Nickel counters with a nice body shot.
Klimenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel walks into a left hand.
Nickel throws an off balance right hand
and Klimenko counters with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klimenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klimenko lands with a cross.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Klimenko is out of range.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko misses the jab.
Crunch! Klimenko slams his shin into Nickel's torso.
Klimenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickel.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel throws a hook but Klimenko blocks it.#T1#
Klimenko moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimenko misses the target.
Nickel throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Nickel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Klimenko.
Nickel dodges the punch combination from Klimenko.
Nickel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klimenko can pounce on him.
Klimenko slips a straight right by Nickel.
Klimenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by Klimenko.#T2#
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimenko.
Nickel slips under a jab from Klimenko.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klimenko moves away from the strike by Nickel.
It looked like Klimenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nickel.
Klimenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Klimenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nickel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Klimenko misses with a body shot.
Nickel throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Klimenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klimenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Donk. Klimenko catches Nickel right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Klimenko blocks a jab.
Klimenko throws a leg kick
and Nickel counters with a thumping low kick.
Nickel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Klimenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Klimenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nickel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klimenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Klimenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Klimenko tries to avoid it.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickel throws the left hand but Klimenko avoids the punch easily.
Klimenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimenko.
Klimenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Klimenko swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Klimenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klimenko wants to clinch.
Nickel lands with a hook. Klimenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel throws a hook but Klimenko avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nickel misses with a hook to the body
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko throws a leg kick
and Klimenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klimenko scores with a hook to the body. Nickel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klimenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nickel misses with a leg kick
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimenko. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
It looked like Klimenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nickel.
Nickel is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Klimenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Klimenko misses with a hook
and Nickel counters with a low kick, right behind Klimenko 's knee.
Klimenko wants to clinch up but Nickel keeps it at a distance.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimenko is just out of range.
As Nickel backs away, Klimenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Klimenko misses with a low kick.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but Klimenko moves his leg out of the way.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Klimenko is out of range.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klimenko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Klimenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimenko.
Klimenko wants to clinch.
Klimenko backing away here, and Nickel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Klimenko motions for Nickel to come forward. Klimenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Klimenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nickel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
Nickel lands a nice uppercut.
Klimenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klimenko lands a left hand. #BC2#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nickel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klimenko throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.#T2#
Nickel checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Klimenko.
A counter left hand to the body from Klimenko misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Klimenko. That's going to slow Nickel down.
A jab from Klimenko misses.
Klimenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nickel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Klimenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klimenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Klimenko misses with a hook
and Nickel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klimenko thinking.
Zachary Klimenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel misses with a left hand
and Klimenko counters with a body kick that stops Nickel in his tracks momentarily.
Klimenko misses with a body punch
and Nickel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klimenko thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimenko throws a leg kick which misses Nickel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickel tries to avoid it. #T3#
Klimenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimenko slips under a jab.
Klimenko misses with a shot to the body
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Klimenko gets a clinch.
Nickel is trying to break the clinch but Klimenko is controlling him.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Nickel cracks Klimenko with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickel wants to land a leg kick but Klimenko is out of range.
Klimenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klimenko motions for Nickel to come forward. Klimenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Klimenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Nickel misses.
Klimenko misses with the body kick
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Nickel lands an overhand right.
Nickel misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimenko slips a straight right by Nickel.
Klimenko misses with a body punch
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimenko closes the distance but Nickel moves to the side
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko throws the kick towards the body but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Klimenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
Nickel scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Klimenko is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chip Nickel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Klimenko moved out of range nicely.
Klimenko misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Klimenko moves into the clinch.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nickel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Klimenko.
Nickel is trying to break free.
Nickel tries a body shot but Klimenko blocks it.
Nickel takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Nickel's ribcage. Nickel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
Klimenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nickel.
I was talking to Klimenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Nickel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nickel's gas tank.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko lands a shot to the body.
Nickel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Klimenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickels head.
Nickel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Nickel lands a body punch.
Zachary Klimenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
A short right from Nickel on the inside.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Nickel.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel takes a shot to the head.
Klimenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klimenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nickel.#T2#
Klimenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klimenko.
Klimenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickel. #BC2#
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Klimenko thuds his right hand into Nickel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Klimenko misses with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klimenko tries to clinch but Nickel moves out of range.
Klimenko lands a body shot.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimenko throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Klimenko moves out of range as Nickel strikes.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel takes one to the side of the head.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimenko.
Nickel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nickel thuds his shin into the meat of Klimenko's side.
Klimenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Klimenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickel can do to turn this around?
Nickel 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.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
Klimenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Klimenko tries to clinch but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel moves out of range as Klimenko strikes.
Klimenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Klimenko thows a body kick. Nickel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Klimenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Good work by Klimenko as he checks the leg kick.
Nickel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Klimenko tries to clinch but Nickel is having none of it.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Klimenko's head but Klimenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Klimenko slips under a jab.
Klimenko misses with a kick to the body
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Klimenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nickel is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nickel.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel tries to circle away but Klimenko has him pinned against the cage.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Klimenko. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Klimenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klimenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.#CL#
Klimenko closes the distance and pushes Nickel back into the cage.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
Nickel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickel lands a left hand.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
Nickel tries a body shot but Klimenko blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Nickel.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Klimenko missing with knees to the body.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
Nickel throws a low kick, looking for Klimenko's leg but Klimenko calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Klimenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klimenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Nickel tries to land a leg kick but Klimenko saw it coming and moves away.
Klimenko avoids the head kick by Nickel.
Nickel throws a leg kick that misses.
Klimenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klimenko blocks a jab.
Klimenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel throws a jab when Klimenko was well out of range.
Klimenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickel.
Nice uppercut lands for Klimenko. That snapped Nickel's head back.
Nickel misses with a body shot
and Klimenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A jab from Nickel misses.
Klimenko defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Klimenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Klimenko tries to clinch up.
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Klimenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klimenko misses the body punch
and Nickel counters with a three punch combo that has Klimenko backing up. Klimenko nods at Nickel to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel throws a lazy body kick
and Klimenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klimenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Klimenko sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nickel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Klimenko has him pressed against the cage.
Nickel takes a shot to the head.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Klimenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klimenko throws a series of strikes that have Nickel backpedaling.
Klimenko dips to his left and cracks Nickel with an uppercut!
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klimenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nickel counters with a nice body kick.
Nickel 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.
That kick from Klimenko tenderised Nickel's leg. Nickel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klimenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickel throws a right hand that misses
and Klimenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Klimenko delivers a nice body kick.
Klimenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickel misses with a double jab
and Klimenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Nickel takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimenko. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickel 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko had his way with Chip Nickel in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nickel throws a front kick aimed at Klimenko's knee but Klimenko avoids it well.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel throws a solid leg kick but Klimenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nickel.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Nickel misses with a right hand
and Klimenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.#CL#
Klimenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Nickel takes a shot to the head.
Nickel wants to get back to striking at distance but Klimenko won't allow it.
Klimenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Nickel.
Klimenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nickel is trying to break the clinch but Klimenko has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Nickel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1##CL#
Klimenko drives through and clinches with Nickel against the cage.
Klimenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Nickel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Klimenko lands a shot to the body.
Klimenko misses with some punches.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
A short left from Klimenko.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Nickel.
Klimenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nickel is trying to force a seperation but Klimenko has the dominant position.
Klimenko lands an uppercut.
Klimenko lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Nickel keeps the fight on the outside.
Nickel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Klimenko misses with a hook
and Nickel counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel misses with a jab to the body
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Klimenko has managed to clinch.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Nickel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nickel's gas tank. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klimenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Klimenko throws a leg kick
and Nickel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klimenko throws an off balance right hand
and Nickel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chip Nickel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Klimenko thuds his right hand into Nickel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Klimenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Klimenko throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Klimenko only half commits.
Nickel feints a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Nickel misses
and Klimenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko blocks a jab.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Klimenko avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Klimenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Nickel off the cage and back into range.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick from Klimenko.
Klimenko tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Klimenko takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel looks for the body kick but Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko lands a jab to the nose.
Klimenko misses with a body shot. #T4#
Klimenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klimenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klimenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko sizes up Nickel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klimenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klimenko catches Nickel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Zachary Klimenko, 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 231 Klimenko vs Menezes
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Klimenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klimenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab from Menezes.
A jab lands there for Menezes.
Menezes throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Klimenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Klimenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Menezes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Menezes connects with a right hand. Klimenko shakes it off.
Menezes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Menezes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Menezes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klimenko is fending him off so far but Menezes persists. Nope, Klimenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Menezes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Menezes loads up on a big right hand but Klimenko slips the punch.
Klimenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Menezes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klimenko in his tracks.
A jab from Menezes finds it's way through Klimenko's defenses. #T1#
Klimenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Menezes misses with a wild body shot.
Menezes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Klimenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Menezes tries to counter it with a takedown but Klimenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Klimenko misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Klimenko. No joy for Menezes on that attempt.
Zachary Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Klimenko walks into a left hand.
Menezes cracks Klimenko with a good jab.
Menezes with a poor takedown
and Klimenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Menezes has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Klimenko counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from Klimenko - that landed with a thud.
Klimenko scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimenko is working Menezes over against the cage.
Menezes looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Klimenko as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Klimenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Menezes misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a right hand.
I was talking to Klimenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Klimenko is leaning against Menezes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klimenko is leaning against Menezes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klimenko lands a body punch.
Menezes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klimenko smiles and moves away. #CL#
Menezes gets tackled into the cage by Klimenko. Klimenko maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Klimenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Klimenko won't allow it.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Klimenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Klimenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
Menezes has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Klimenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menezes looking to stall.
Menezes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Klimenko.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Menezes avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Klimenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Klimenko lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Menezes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Klimenko cracks Menezes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Menezes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Klimenko finish him? #ROC#Menezes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menezes digs a good body shot into Klimenko's ribs.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimenko scores with a hook to the body. Menezes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Klimenko moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Klimenko.
Klimenko presses Menezes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Klimenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a nice uppercut.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menezes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klimenko smiles and moves away.
Zachary Klimenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Klimenko gets a clinch.
Klimenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Menezes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Menezes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menezes's gas tank.
Menezes prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menezes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klimenko misses with a punch to the body.
Menezes blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Klimenko works on Menezes's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko 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#
Klimenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Menezes misses the body punch #KD#
and Klimenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Menezes! Klimenko lets Menezes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Horrible takedown attempt by Menezes or perhaps it was just good defense by Klimenko, which made it look bad. #CL#
Klimenko instigates a clinch.
Klimenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 right hand to the body from Klimenko.
A short right from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klimenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Menezes is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimenko finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klimenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Klimenko.
Menezes is breathing heavily.
Klimenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Menezes has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Klimenko misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menezes seems to have recovered his senses.
Menezes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menezes can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Klimenko.
Klimenko presses Menezes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klimenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klimenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
A short right from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a shot to the body.
Menezes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Klimenko - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Klimenko presses Menezes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menezess head.
Klimenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klimenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klimenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Menezes.
Klimenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menezess head.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Klimenko.
A shot in the inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klimenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klimenko scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko pushes Menezes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Klimenko.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Menezes controls the action.
Klimenko presses Menezes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Menezes blocks it. #T3#
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Menezes's ribcage. Menezes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klimenko lands a nice uppercut.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
A right hand to the body from Klimenko. #KD#
Klimenko drops Menezes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Menezes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Klimenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Klimenko scores with a shot to the side of Menezes's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klimenko throws a big uppercut that drops Menezes! More strikes from Klimenko and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Menezes lies dazed against the cage as Klimenko celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Zachary Klimenko, 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 225 Klimenko vs Kiryu
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Kiryu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Klimenko's sensitive parts.
Kiryu throws a low kick, looking for Klimenko's leg but Klimenko calmly moves out of range.
Kiryu swings widly with a right hand
and Klimenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut.
Kiryu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Kiryu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kiryu motions for Klimenko to come forward. Kiryu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kiryu throws a jab when Klimenko was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu misses with a body kick.
Klimenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kiryu looks for the body kick but Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Kiryu manages to avoid it.#T1#
Klimenko with a nice cross.
A left lands for Klimenko.
Klimenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kiryu counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Klimenko lands a big right hand that sends Kiryu crashing to the mat! Klimenko stays standing though and waves Kiryu back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiryu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Klimenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klimenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Klimenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Klimenko tries to clinch up.
Klimenko scores with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Kazuma Kiryu's cut even more.
A punch combination from Klimenko misses.
Klimenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Kiryu misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Klimenko misses the body punch
and Kiryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiryu lands with a hook. Klimenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Klimenko throws a leg kick
and Kiryu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu misses the jab.
Klimenko is looking for a counter combo.
Klimenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kiryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiryu misses with a looping left.
Klimenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but Kiryu moved away.
Klimenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiryu was well out of range. Poor timing from Klimenko.
Klimenko connects with a body shot that sends Kiryu's belly button to the back.
Jab from Klimenko.#T4#
Kiryu lands with a nice body kick.
Klimenko lands with a nice combination. Kiryu backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko slips under a jab from Kiryu.
Klimenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kiryu avoids it.
Klimenko lands a jab to the head. #CUT#The cut above Kazuma Kiryu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kiryu misses with an uppercut. Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kiryu thumps Klimenko with a low kick.
Klimenko motions for Kiryu to come forward. Klimenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kiryu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kiryu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kiryu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kiryu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klimenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Klimenko connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiryu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kiryu feints a counter leg kick.
Kiryu throws a lazy uppercut
and Klimenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#Kazuma Kiryu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kiryu looks to land a body kick but Klimenko moved away.#T1#
Klimenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kiryu throws a head kick but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko darts in trying to clinch
and Kiryu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kiryu on the wrong end of a nice jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Zachary Klimenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 219 Klimenko vs Swahn
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Swahn misses with a hook.#CL#
Klimenko has closed the distance and engaged Swahn in a clinch.
Klimenko lands a right hand.
Klimenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Swahn.
Swahn throws a head punch that misses.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a nice uppercut.
Klimenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Klimenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko scores with a shot to the side of Swahn's head. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Klimenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swahn prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Swahn.
Swahn gets through Klimenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Swahn has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Swahn lands a nice uppercut.
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a right hand.
Swahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klimenkos head.
A head punch on the inside from Swahn fails to land.
I was talking to Klimenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Swahn takes a shot to the head.
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Swahn's ribcage. Swahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Klimenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Klimenko.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands a body shot.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Swahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swahn throws a push kick but Klimenko slaps the foot to one side.
Swahn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klimenko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Klimenko walks into a stiff left hand from Swahn.
Swahn throws an off balance right hand
and Klimenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swahn thinking.
Swahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klimenko.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Swahn manages to avoid it.#T3#
Swahn misses with a low kick as Klimenko jumps back.
Swahn throws a front kick aimed at Klimenko's knee but Klimenko avoids it well.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Swahn manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Swahn misses its intended target.
Klimenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Klimenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Klimenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Swahn motions for Klimenko to come forward. Swahn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Klimenko is looking to counter the offense by Swahn and move into the clinch.
Swahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swahn throws a low kick, looking for Klimenko's leg but Klimenko calmly moves out of range.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Swahn manages to avoid it.
Swahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimenko moves away.
Swahn thows a leg kick but Klimenko checks it #CL#
and Klimenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swahn has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Klimenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klimenko tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swahn blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swahn trying to control the position but instead, Klimenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swahn into the cage.
Swahn tries to work over Klimenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
Swahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimenko backwards.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Swahn.
Klimenko scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Klimenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Swahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swahn throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klimenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swahn throws an overhand right that lands on Klimenko's shoulder, as Klimenko tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Swahn throws a front kick aimed at Klimenko's knee but Klimenko avoids it well.
Klimenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Klimenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko keeps Swahn at a distance using the push kick.
Swahn misses with a left hand #CL#
and Klimenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Klimenko lands with a light punch inside.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swahn throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A body shot lands from Klimenko.
Swahn misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Klimenko - that landed with a thud.
Swahn tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Swahn back against the cage.
Klimenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimenko's elbow.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swahn tries to break the clinch but Klimenko is controlling the position.
Swahn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klimenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zachary Klimenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swahn blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Swahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Klimenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Swahn blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Swahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klimenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Swahn avoids the damage to the body.
Swahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klimenko.
Klimenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swahn can do to turn this around?
Swahn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Swahn is breathing heavily.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Klimenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Klimenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swahn.
Klimenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Klimenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimenko trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land. #T3#
Klimenko is leaning against Swahn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klimenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klimenko lands a body shot.
Klimenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko lands a nice uppercut.
Klimenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Swahn blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
A nice left hand lands by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swahn tries to work over Klimenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Swahn working aggressively here.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
Swahn looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Klimenko.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swahns head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimenko.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
Swahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klimenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swahn working aggressively here.
Swahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klimenko backwards.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Klimenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimenko's elbow.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Swahn prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimenko.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Klimenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Swahn fails to land.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Swahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swahn sizes up Klimenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swahn missing with a left hand there. Klimenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swahn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swahn misses with a hook.
A low kick from Swahn is predictable there
and Klimenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swahn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn throws the left hand but Klimenko avoids the punch easily.
Swahn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swahn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Swahn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Klimenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Swahn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimenko blocks a jab.
Klimenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Swahn avoided it.
A low kick from Swahn is predictable there #CL#
and Klimenko moves into the clinch.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
Klimenko lands an uppercut.
Klimenko lands with a left to the head.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Klimenko misses with the head strike. #T2#
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Swahn breaks the clinch.
Klimenko avoids the body shot from Swahn.
Swahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klimenko.
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 throws a leg kick but Klimenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klimenko.
Klimenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Swahn throws a lazy right hand but Klimenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klimenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Swahn misses with an uppercut
and Swahn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swahn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
A good leg kick by Klimenko.
Swahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Klimenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimenko moves away.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab from Swahn finds it's way through Klimenko's defenses.
A shot to the body from Swahn misses
and Klimenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Klimenko blocks the body kick.
Klimenko tries to counter by clinching up but Swahn breaks away and moves out of range.
Swahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Swahn misses.
It looked like Klimenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swahn.
Swahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klimenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Swahn.
Klimenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Klimenko ducks right into an uppercut from Swahn.
Swahn motions for Klimenko to come forward. Swahn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swahn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Swahn.
Klimenko throws a head kick that misses
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Swahn looks to land a right hand but Klimenko moved out of range.
Swahn throws a lazy body kick
and Klimenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Oke Swahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swahn tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oke Swahn really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swahn.
Klimenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Swahn misses with a straight right.
Klimenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Klimenko throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Klimenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swahn misses with an uppercut. Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Klimenko moves away from the strike by Swahn.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Swahn misses with a body shot.
Klimenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Klimenko is looking to counter punch.
Swahn throws a poor cross that misses
and Klimenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Swahn tests Klimenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Klimenko slips a jab from Swahn.
Swahn misses with a hook
and Klimenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swahn throws a poor cross that misses
and Klimenko counters with a straight right hand.
Swahn throws a jab when Klimenko was well out of range.
Klimenko tries to counter by clinching up but Swahn breaks away and moves out of range.
Swahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Klimenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Klimenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
Klimenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Klimenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swahn.
As Swahn tries to get set, Klimenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Swahn manages to avoid the attempt.
Swahn looks to land a right hand but Klimenko moved out of range.
Klimenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Swahn tries to get set, Klimenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Swahn manages to avoid the attempt.
Swahn throws a body shot but no joy.
As Swahn tries to get set, Klimenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Swahn manages to avoid the attempt.
Swahn throws a jab when Klimenko was well out of range.
Swahn misses with a left hand
enabling Klimenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swahn misses with a left hand #CL#
and Klimenko moves into the clinch.
Swahn working aggressively here.
Swahn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swahn.
Swahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimenko tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Klimenko has Swahn pressed against the cage, preventing Swahn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Swahn takes a shot to the head.
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko prevents Swahn from breaking the clinch.
Klimenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Klimenko lands a nice uppercut.
Klimenko tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Swahn tries a body shot but Klimenko blocks it.
Klimenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimenko works on Swahn's body with a couple of short punches.
Swahn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klimenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Swahn blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swahn.
Swahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Swahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klimenko tries to land a front kick but Swahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swahn connects with a leg kick.
Oke Swahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko had his way with Oke Swahn in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Swahn throws a front kick aimed at Klimenko's knee but Klimenko avoids it well.
Klimenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Swahn looks to land a left hand but Klimenko moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Klimenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Swahn misses.
A jab from Swahn misses.
Klimenko scores with a jab to the body.
Swahn misses with an uppercut. Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimenko throws a hook to the side of Swahn's head but Swahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klimenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swahn. That did some damage!#T1#
Swahn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Klimenko's sensitive parts.
Swahn wants to slow Klimenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Klimenko is looking to counter with head kicks.
Swahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimenko.
Nice defenses there by Klimenko.
As Swahn backs away, Klimenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swahn misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Swahn there.
Swahn throws an off balance right hand
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swahn swings widly with a right hand
and Klimenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oke Swahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swahn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Swahn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Klimenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Swahn is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Swahn. Beautiful body shot.
Swahn is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimenko finish him?#CL#
Klimenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swahn seems to have recovered his senses.
Klimenko scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swahn digs a right hand underneath Klimenko's ribcage. Klimenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko is leaning against Swahn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
Swahn throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Swahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Klimenko tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swahn lands with a light punch inside.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimenko.
Swahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimenko is working Swahn over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Klimenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klimenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Klimenko.
Swahn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swahn.#T4#
Swahn digs a right hand underneath Klimenko's ribcage. Klimenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Swahn.
Klimenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Swahn blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Klimenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swahn has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Swahn blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Swahn takes a shot to the head.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Swahn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swahn's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klimenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klimenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimenko lands with a right to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
Zachary Klimenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 211 Klimenko vs Outback 2
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Outback misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klimenko moves away from the strike by Outback.
Klimenko avoids the head kick by Outback.
A low kick from Outback misses
and Klimenko counters with a solid body kick.
Klimenko lands a two punch combo.
Klimenko misses the body punch
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Klimenko clinches up with Outback and pushes him back against the cage.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Outback fails to land.
Klimenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
I was talking to Klimenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Outback misses with some punches.
Outback is trying to break the clinch but Klimenko has him pressed against the cage.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Outback blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimenko has Outback pressed against the cage, preventing Outback from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Outback's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Outback can't find room to land a body shot as Klimenko controls the action.
We've been informed that Outback has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1##BC2#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Outback will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Klimenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Klimenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Outback throws a chopping leg kick but Klimenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Klimenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Outback counters with a nice body shot.
Klimenko lands with a nice body punch.
Outback takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good exchange - Klimenko coming out on top.
Klimenko looks to throw a body kick
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Klimenko - just one landing.
Klimenko misses with a body punch
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Klimenko throws a body kick that misses
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimenko.
Klimenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Outback walks into a stiff left hand from Klimenko.#T2#
Klimenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Outback doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Outback throws a lazy right hand but Klimenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Outback tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Outback takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Klimenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Outback.
Klimenko checks a low kick from Outback.
Outback throws a hook but Klimenko avoids it easily.
Klimenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Outback with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klimenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Klimenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Klimenko closes the distance and pushes Outback back into the cage.
Outback pushes Klimenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Outback controls his hands. #T3#
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Klimenko. #BC2#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Outback moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Outback misses
and Klimenko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Outback really felt that one!
A chopping leg kick lands by Klimenko.
A good leg kick by Klimenko.
Outback throws a poor cross that misses
and Klimenko counters with a solid body kick.
Outback blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Klimenko. That's going to slow Outback down.
A lazy left from Klimenko finds it's target.
Klimenko lands a jab to Outback's midsection.
Klimenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Outback.
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!
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Klimenko misses its target.#T4#
Outback misses with a double jab.
Klimenko throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Klimenko slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
Outback fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klimenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut lands for Klimenko. That snapped Outback's head back. #CL#
Klimenko moves into the clinch.
Klimenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
Outback misses with a body punch.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Outback lands a left hand.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Outback.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko 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#
Klimenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko misses with the body kick
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Klimenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Outback lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimenko backwards.
Outback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Outback's ribcage. Outback let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Outback's ribcage. Outback let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klimenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimenko lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Outback tries to circle away but Klimenko has him pinned against the cage.
Outback fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Outback throws an off balance right hand
and Klimenko counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Klimenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Outback can pounce on him. #CL#
Klimenko has Outback up against the cage in a clinch.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Klimenko misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
Klimenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land. #BC2#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Klimenko checks the leg kick.
Outback throws a hook but Klimenko avoids it easily.
Klimenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Outback throws a half hearted mid kick.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Klimenko slips the punch.
Outback blocks a jab.#T2#
Klimenko throws a low kick, looking for Outback's leg but Outback calmly moves out of range.
Klimenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Outback momentarily.
Klimenko misses with a hook
and Klimenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Outback, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klimenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Outback.
Klimenko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Outback manages to circle out of the way.
Klimenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Klimenko moves out of range as Outback strikes.
Outback throws the left hand but Klimenko avoids the punch easily.
As Outback tries to get set, Klimenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Outback manages to avoid the attempt.
Klimenko slips a jab from Outback.
Klimenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Outback can do to turn this around?
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klimenko thinks about countering with a head kick.
Klimenko throws an off balance right hand
and Outback counters with a two punch combo.
Klimenko defending well as Outback loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Klimenko lands a jab.
Klimenko blocks a jab.
Klimenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Klimenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Outback with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Outback chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Klimenko moved out of range.
Klimenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Klimenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Klimenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Klimenko.
Klimenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outback swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Outback feints a counter leg kick.
Klimenko throws a right hand that Outback ducks under and follows up with a left that Outback also avoids with ease.
Klimenko misses with a body kick.#T4#
Outback is looking to chop away at Klimenko's legs.
Klimenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Outback if he has to take too many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Klimenko.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback motions for Klimenko to come forward. Outback throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target.
Outback throws a low kick but Klimenko moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimenko is looking to clinch.
Outback now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Klimenko misses with a hook. Outback ducked under it nicely.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Klimenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Klimenko moves into range and clinches up with Outback.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that second 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.#R3#
Klimenko blocks a head kick by Outback.
Klimenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Klimenko throws a front kick that sends Outback stumbling back into the cage.
Outback looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Outback has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Klimenko.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Klimenko moved out of range nicely.
Klimenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Klimenko lands a jab to the nose.
Klimenko throws a lazy body kick
and Klimenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Klimenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Outback is trying to break the clinch but Klimenko has him pressed against the cage.
Klimenko lands an uppercut.
Outback has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Outback misses
and Klimenko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Klimenko misses with a double jab
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Outback misses with a straight right. #T1#
Outback tries to score with a low kick but Klimenko moves his leg out of the way.
Klimenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Outback just manages to avoid it.
Outback looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Outback will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Klimenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimenko cracks Outback with a good jab.
Outback connects with a leg kick.
Outback takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Klimenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Outback throws an off balance right hand
and Klimenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Klimenko blocks a jab.
Outback swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Klimenko misses with an uppercut
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Klimenko slips the punch.
Klimenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Outback's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback throws a lazy body kick
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klimenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Outback takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Outback's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Klimenko is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Klimenko rushes Outback and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Klimenko.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Outback controls his hands.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Zachary Klimenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Outback blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klimenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Outback takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klimenko pushes Outback back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Outback prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Outbacks head.
A short uppercut from Klimenko.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Outback lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klimenko backwards.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Outback tries to work over Klimenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Outback lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Outback misses with the head strike.
Outback tries to break free but Klimenko pushes him back against the cage.
Klimenko pushes Outback back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Klimenko. #BC2#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Outback takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Klimenko misses with a hook
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Klimenko connects with a jab.
Klimenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Outback avoids it.
Outback throws a low kick but it's checked well by Klimenko.
Outback scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko clearly takes 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.#R4##CL#
Klimenko clinches up against the cage.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
Outback struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
A short uppercut from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Outback or not.
Outback is trying to break the clinch but Klimenko has him pressed against the cage.
Klimenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klimenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Outback is trying to break the clinch but Klimenko has him pressed against the cage.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Outback's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Outback's gas tank.
Outback is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
Klimenko tries to work over Outback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Outback as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Outback has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Outback wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klimenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Outback is trying to break the clinch but Klimenko is controlling him.
Klimenko keeps control of Outback as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Outback lands a body shot.
Klimenko lands a body shot.
Klimenko lands a shot to the body.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Outback controls the action. #BC2#
Outback breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klimenko jabs Outback right on the nose. Outback blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Klimenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klimenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klimenko ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Klimenko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Outback.
Klimenko lands a jab to Outback's midsection.
Outback has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Outback looks to throw the jab but Klimenko is out of range. #T2#
Outback throws a leg kick
and Klimenko counters with a nice body shot.
Outback fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Klimenko is out of range.
Zachary Klimenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Klimenko. Those never looked like landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Klimenko throws a low kick, looking for Outback's leg but Outback calmly moves out of range.
Outback circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Outback looks to throw the jab but Klimenko is out of range.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Klimenko moves away and avoids it.
Klimenko lands with a right hand.
Klimenko scores with a hook.
Outback misses with a body kick.#T3##CL#
Outback gets tackled into the cage by Klimenko. Klimenko maintains the clinch.
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Outback's ribcage. Outback let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Outback blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimenko.
Outback working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Outback.
Klimenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Outback.
Outback lands a hook that snaps the head of Klimenko backwards.
Klimenko cracks Outback with a nice body shot.
Outback lands an uppercut.
Klimenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Outback blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko pushes Outback back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Outback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klimenko misses with a knee to the head.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Outback controls the action.
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!
Outback misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Outback breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Outback wants to slow Klimenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Outback circles away from the clinch attempt.
Outback throws a hook to the side of Klimenko's head but Klimenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Outback moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Klimenko throws a lazy right hand but Outback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Outback throws a series of punches but Klimenko avoids them all with ease.
Klimenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice cross by Klimenko.
Outback tries to land a front kick but Klimenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Klimenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko had his way with Macca Outback in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A clash of legs there as Klimenko blocks the low kick.
Klimenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outback.
Klimenko connects with a body shot that sends Outback's belly button to the back.
Klimenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback counters with a three punch combo that has Klimenko backing up. Klimenko nods at Outback to acknowledge the strikes.
Klimenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klimenko scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Klimenko finds it's target.
Klimenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback wants to land a leg kick but Klimenko is out of range.
Klimenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Klimenko wants to clinch but Outback slips to the side
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Outback throws a nice inside leg kick.
Outback throws a hook to the side of Klimenko's head but Klimenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klimenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Klimenko moved out of range.
Outback takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klimenko misses with a low kick.
Klimenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Outback counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Outback misses
and Klimenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klimenko scores with a nice body kick.
Outback stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Klimenko.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimenko darts in trying to clinch
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Outback takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klimenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Outback throws an overhand right that lands on Klimenko's shoulder, as Klimenko tries to avoid the shot.
Macca Outback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Outback swings widly with a right hand
and Klimenko counters with a good, hard body kick but Outback shrugs it off.
Klimenko is looking to land body kicks.
Outback tries a quick counter leg kick but Klimenko is wise to it.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Outback misses with an uppercut.
Klimenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outback.
Klimenko moves out of range as Outback throws a body kick. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Klimenko.
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Klimenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Klimenko lands with a cross.
Klimenko slips a jab from Outback.
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimenko moves out of range as Outback strikes.
Outback takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Outback takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Outback misses.
Klimenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Outback at a distance.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Klimenko punishes Outback's body with a nice straight punch.
Klimenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback thows a leg kick but Klimenko checks it
and Klimenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klimenko swings widly with a right hand
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Klimenko checks the leg kick.
Outback throws a sloppy body shot
and Klimenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Outback throws the left hand but Klimenko avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Klimenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Outback.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Klimenko slips the punch.
Good exchange - Klimenko coming out on top.
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Klimenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
Zachary Klimenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 204 Klimenko vs Johnson
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Klimenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Klimenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Kareem Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Klimenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Klimenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Klimenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klimenko throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Klimenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good work by Klimenko as he checks the leg kick.
Klimenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Klimenko slips a straight right by Johnson.
Klimenko moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Klimenko is looking to counter punch.
Klimenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Klimenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Johnson misses. #T2#
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Klimenko moves his leg out of the way.
Klimenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Klimenko.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Klimenko slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Klimenko's head but Klimenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Klimenko. Klimenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Klimenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klimenko misses the body punch
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klimenko wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Klimenko darts in trying to clinch
and Klimenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klimenko connects with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Klimenko checks it. #T4#
Johnson throws a low kick but Klimenko avoids it.
Klimenko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Klimenko slips under a jab from Johnson.
Klimenko defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Klimenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Klimenko coming out on top.
Johnson misses with a hook. Klimenko ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Klimenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Klimenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klimenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimenko pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
That's time! Klimenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Klimenko.
Klimenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Klimenko looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Klimenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Klimenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Klimenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Klimenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Klimenko misses with the body kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Klimenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Klimenko is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Klimenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klimenko misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Klimenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko throws an off balance right hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #T2#
Johnson swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Klimenko throws a lazy head kick
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Klimenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Klimenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimenko is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Jab by Klimenko.#CUT#That has opened up Kareem Johnson's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Jab by Johnson.
Klimenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson throws a hook but Klimenko avoids it easily.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Klimenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Klimenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Klimenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Klimenko tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson tries a low kick but Klimenko avoids it.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klimenko ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Klimenko slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
That's time! Klimenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Klimenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Klimenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson feints and then cracks Klimenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klimenko down.
Klimenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
It looked like Klimenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Kareem Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws the left hand but Klimenko avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Klimenko's head but Klimenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klimenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.
Klimenko avoids the body shot from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Klimenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Klimenko moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws the left hand but Klimenko avoids the punch easily.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Johnson misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Klimenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson throws a hook but Klimenko avoids it easily.
Klimenko throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Klimenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Klimenko. #T2#
Klimenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klimenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Klimenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Klimenko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Klimenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Klimenko rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Klimenko trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Klimenko tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Klimenko stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Klimenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Klimenko 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.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A lazy body kick from Klimenko
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klimenko staying out of range there.
Klimenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Klimenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klimenko defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem Johnson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
A jab from Johnson misses.
Good work by Klimenko as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Klimenko saw that one coming.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimenko ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Klimenko
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Klimenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Klimenko scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Klimenko.
Klimenko misses with an uppercut.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Klimenko checks it well.
Klimenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klimenko lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#The cut above Kareem Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Klimenko swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Klimenko thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson misses with a hook. Klimenko ducked under it nicely.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Klimenko blocks the leg kick.
Klimenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zachary Klimenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klimenko's hands.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Klimenko's leg but Klimenko calmly moves out of range.
Klimenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Klimenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Klimenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Klimenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klimenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Klimenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Klimenko slips a straight right by Johnson.
Klimenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.#T4#
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Klimenko misses with a kick to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Klimenko's knee momentarily.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klimenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klimenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Klimenko ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Klimenko defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem Johnson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Klimenko throws a lazy uppercut
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson wants to slow Klimenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Klimenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimenko moves away.
Klimenko misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Klimenko is able to avoid easily.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klimenko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Klimenko misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Klimenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Klimenko misses with a leg kick
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Klimenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimenko is just out of range.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Klimenko saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Klimenko throws a right hand that misses
and Klimenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Klimenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws a hook but Klimenko avoids it easily.
Klimenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
Klimenko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Klimenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Klimenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klimenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Klimenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Klimenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Klimenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Klimenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#KD#
Klimenko lands a big uppercut and Johnson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johnson looks OK. Klimenko waves Johnson back to his feet!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimenko finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Klimenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
Johnson is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Klimenko Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Johnson is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
Zachary Klimenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 199 Klimenko vs Menezes
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Menezes connects with a body shot that sends Klimenko's belly button to the back.
Klimenko throws an overhand right that lands on Menezes's shoulder, as Menezes tries to avoid the shot.
Klimenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt
and Klimenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Menezes moves to clinch but Klimenko breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Menezes connects with a nice looking jab.
Menezes tries to clinch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Menezes throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but Menezes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Menezes scores with a jab. Klimenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Menezes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Menezes digs a good body shot into Klimenko's ribs.
Menezes throws a sloppy body shot
and Klimenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Menezes misses with a wild body shot.
Klimenko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from Klimenko.#CL2#
Menezes instigates a clinch. #T1##TD2#
Menezes jumps guard.
Klimenko sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Klimenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Menezes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Menezes manages to avoid it.
Menezes throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimenko.
A solid body kick from Klimenko.
Klimenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Menezes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klimenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Menezes just manages to avoid it.
Klimenko throws out a leg kick but Menezes moves out of range and Klimenko only half commits.
Menezes 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.
Klimenko slips a jab from Menezes.
Menezes connects with a looping right hand.
Menezes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klimenko's head.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klimenko as he avoids it easily.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zachary Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.#T2#
Menezes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
Menezes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klimenko tries to avoid it but Menezes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klimenko to the ground. Klimenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Menezes.
It looked like Klimenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Menezes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Klimenko momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko takes one on the button.
Menezes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zachary Klimenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klimenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menezes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menezes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt
and Klimenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Menezes looks to throw the jab but Klimenko is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
A lazy left from Menezes finds it's target.
Klimenko misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt - Klimenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Menezes misses.
Klimenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Menezes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Klimenko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Klimenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klimenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menezes moves away.
Klimenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Klimenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Menezes throws an off balance right hand
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menezes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Klimenko counters with a straight right hand.
Klimenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Klimenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Klimenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Menezes digs a good hook to Klimenko's 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!
Menezes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Klimenko lunges at Menezes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Menezes's hand.
Klimenko misses with a looping left.
Menezes misses with a body shot
enabling Klimenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Menezes swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko is looking to counter punch.
Klimenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klimenko looks to throw the jab but Menezes is out of range.
Menezes darts in looking for a takedown but Klimenko gets double underhooks and turns Menezes into the cage.
A quick step to the side and Klimenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menezes lands a right hook to the body.
Klimenko throws a push kick but Menezes slaps the foot to one side.
Klimenko scores with a push kick.
Klimenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menezes.
Menezes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Klimenko thumps Menezes with a low 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 Zachary Klimenko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Menezes misses with a lunging right hand
and Klimenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menezes closes the distance but Klimenko moves to the side
and Klimenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klimenko misses with a straight right.
Menezes lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Menezes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menezes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
Klimenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Klimenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menezes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Menezes shoots in for a double leg but Klimenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Menezes looks to move away, Klimenko throws a big counter combo but Menezes just gets out of the way.
Menezes looks to land a left hand but Klimenko moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Menezes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Menezes throws a sloppy body shot
and Klimenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Menezes looks to land a left hand but Klimenko moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Menezes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Menezes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menezes misses with a hook.
Zachary Klimenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Klimenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Menezes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menezes lands a head shot.
Menezes cracks Klimenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Menezes moves out of range of the body kick.
Menezes shoots for a takedown but Klimenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Klimenko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt - Klimenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zachary Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klimenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Menezes somewhat.
Klimenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Menezes avoided it.#T2#
Menezes moves out of range as Klimenko throws a body kick.
Klimenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Klimenko.
Klimenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Menezes misses with a straight right.
Klimenko thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menezes.
Klimenko misses with a wild body shot.
Menezes misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Menezes misses with an uppercut.
Menezes lands with an uppercut that bounces Klimenko off the cage and back into range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Menezes, as that shot connected.
Klimenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Menezes. Menezes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Klimenko connects with the punch.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Menezes or perhaps it was just good defense by Klimenko, which made it look bad.
Menezes shoots and misses
letting Klimenko counter with a right hand.
Menezes is breathing heavily.
Menezes is looking to clinch but Klimenko is avoiding it.
Menezes misses with a wild body shot.
Klimenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menezes lands a lovely overhand right.
Menezes closes the distance and clinches up with Klimenko, looking for a takedown. Menezes pushes Klimenko against the cage but Klimenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Klimenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Menezes moves out of range of the strikes.
Klimenko throws a body kick that misses.
Menezes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Klimenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slapping body kick lands there for Klimenko.
Klimenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klimenko jabs Menezes right on the nose. Menezes blinks but takes it well.
Klimenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Klimenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Klimenko looks to land a body kick but Menezes moved away.
Klimenko cracks Menezes with a good jab.
Menezes misses with a body punch
and Klimenko counters with a straight right hand.
Menezes dives in and grabs Klimenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Klimenko pushes down on Menezes's head and hops out.
Nice body punch from Menezes.
Klimenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menezes moves away.
Klimenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Klimenko blocks a jab.
Menezes lands a jab to the nose.
Menezes tries to clinch up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menezes works Klimenko's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Menezes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Menezes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
Klimenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Menezes lands a body shot.
Klimenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Menezes lands with a right hand.
Klimenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menezes.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
Menezes lands with a good body shot.
Menezes tries to clinch
and Klimenko counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Menezes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes swings widly with a right hand
and Klimenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menezes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Klimenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Menezes misses with a hook to the body
and Klimenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Menezes is rocked!
Menezes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Klimenko avoids the body shot from Menezes.
It appears Klimenko was looking to counter with a kick there.
Menezes misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Menezes clinches up with Klimenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Klimenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Klimenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klimenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Menezes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Klimenko defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menezes. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Klimenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klimenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Menezes cracks Klimenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Menezes fails to land the takedown.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Menezes manages to avoid it.
Klimenko looks to land a left hand but Menezes moved out of range nicely.
Menezes shoots in looking for a takedown but Klimenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menezes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Klimenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but Menezes moved away.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klimenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klimenko is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Menezes checks a low kick from Klimenko.
Menezes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Klimenko throws a body punch but Menezes moves out of range.
Menezes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klimenko throws an overhand right that lands on Menezes's shoulder, as Menezes tries to avoid the shot.
Menezes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klimenko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zachary Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menezes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Klimenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menezes.
Menezes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimenko.
A shot to the liver by Menezes. Beautiful body shot.
Menezes throws a hook but Klimenko avoids it easily.
Klimenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Menezes is just out of range.
Menezes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Klimenko defends well and Menezes ends up having to push Klimenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Klimenko misses with a body kick.
Menezes misses with a body shot.
As Menezes backs away, Klimenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Menezes throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Menezes closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Klimenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menezes looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimenko is just out of range.
Klimenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Menezes throws a poor cross that misses
and Klimenko counters with a straight right hand.
Menezes with a nice cross.
Menezes looks to clinch
and Klimenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Klimenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klimenko loads up on a big right hand but Menezes slips the punch.
Menezes tests Klimenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Menezes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Menezes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klimenko is fending him off so far but Menezes persists. Nope, Klimenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Klimenko ducks under a wild hook from Menezes.
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!
Menezes swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
Menezes avoids the body shot from Klimenko.
Menezes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klimenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Menezes scores with a decent looking hook.
Klimenko staying out of range there.
Klimenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menezes manages to avoid it.
Menezes throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menezes was well out of range. Poor timing from Klimenko.
Klimenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Menezes is able to avoid easily.
Klimenko walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Arthur Menezes just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Menezes swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko lands a nice shot that snaps Menezes's head back. #CL2#
Menezes takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Klimenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Klimenko misses.
Menezes looks to land a right hand but Klimenko moved out of range.
Menezes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Menezes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klimenko connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes shoots in but Klimenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Klimenko needs to keep his hands up - Menezes had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Klimenko staying out of range there.
Menezes throws a poor cross that misses
and Klimenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Menezes works Klimenko's body with a nice hook.
Menezes takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Menezes throws a jab when Klimenko was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Klimenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Menezes misses with a hook.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menezes throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Menezes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klimenko throws out the jab.
Menezes swings widly with a right hand
and Klimenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klimenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Menezes.#T2#
Menezes lands a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Menezes.
It looked like Klimenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zachary Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt - Klimenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Klimenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but Klimenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Menezes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Menezes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice defenses there by Klimenko.
Klimenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Menezes.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Klimenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Menezes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Menezes throws a lazy uppercut
and Klimenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Menezes throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Klimenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Menezes avoids it.#T3#
Klimenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Menezes to score with a decent uppercut.
Menezes misses with a body punch
and Klimenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Menezes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menezes wants to clinch.
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Menezes moves into range and clinches up with Klimenko.#BC#
Klimenko breaks from the clinch.
Menezes misses with a shot to the body
and Menezes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menezes misses with a takedown
and Klimenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Menezes lands a nice looking body shot.
Menezes tries for a takedown but Klimenko circles away easily
and Menezes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klimenko as he avoids it easily.
Klimenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Menezes just manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Menezes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Menezes.
Nice jab there from Klimenko.
A head kick misses from Klimenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menezes. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Menezes scores with a sloppy right hand. Klimenko should have avoided that one.
Menezes thuds a left hand into Klimenko's body.
Menezes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
Menezes wants to clinch up but Klimenko keeps it at a distance.
Menezes dips to his left and cracks Klimenko with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko had his way with Arthur Menezes in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Menezes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menezes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Menezes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menezes lands a jab to the head.
Menezes jabs Klimenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Menezes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Klimenko walks into a left hand.
Menezes lands a jab.
Klimenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes misses with a left hand
and Klimenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Klimenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Menezes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klimenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Klimenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Klimenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menezes jabs at Klimenko's body.
Menezes shoots in and drives through. Klimenko sprawls well.
Menezes is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Klimenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Menezes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Menezes or perhaps it was just good defense by Klimenko, which made it look bad.
Zachary Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but Menezes checks it.
Klimenko misses with a straight right.
Menezes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klimenko's hands.
Menezes swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Klimenko counter with a right hand.
Menezes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Menezes works Klimenko's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Klimenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menezes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klimenko's waist but Klimenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menezes off to one side.
Menezes connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Menezes should have avoided that one.
Klimenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Menezes cracks Klimenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Menezes misses.
As Menezes backs away, Klimenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Menezes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimenko.
Menezes closes the distance and clinches up with Klimenko, looking for a takedown. Menezes pushes Klimenko against the cage but Klimenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Klimenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Menezes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klimenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menezes tests Klimenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes. #T3#
Klimenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Klimenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Menezes jabs at Klimenko's body.
Menezes misses the body punch
and Klimenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt.
Klimenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Klimenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Menezes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Klimenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Menezes jabs at Klimenko's body.#CL2#
Menezes rushes Klimenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Klimenko has him pressed against the cage.
Menezes jumps guard but Klimenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Klimenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klimenko sprawls well. Klimenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Menezes gets slowly back to his feet.
Klimenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menezes.
Arthur Menezes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menezes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Klimenko. Klimenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Klimenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menezes throws out the jab.
Menezes fails with the takedown
and Klimenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menezes misses with an uppercut
and Klimenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Klimenko.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arthur Menezes.
I think Klimenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: DMMA 196 Outback vs Klimenko
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Klimenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klimenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Outback.
Klimenko tries to clinch but Outback moves out of range.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.#CL2#
Klimenko rushes Outback and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Outback misses the jab.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Klimenko moves away and avoids it.
Klimenko throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Outback lands with a shot to the body.
Outback throws a low kick but it's checked well by Klimenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but Outback sees it coming and moves out of range.
Outback takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Outback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Klimenko is able to avoid easily.
Klimenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Outback blocks a jab.#T1#
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Klimenko 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 Outback has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Outback and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Klimenko.
Outback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klimenko.
Klimenko looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
Klimenko throws a head kick that Outback semi-blocks.
Klimenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Outback. That did some damage!
Outback misses with a low kick.
Klimenko throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Outback avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target.
Outback scores with a jab to the body.
Klimenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Klimenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Outback throws a leg kick but Klimenko checks it.
Jab from Klimenko.
Good work by Klimenko as he checks the leg kick.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Outback misses with a hook. Klimenko ducked under it nicely.
Klimenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Outback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klimenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klimenko loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback connects with a single shot there.
Outback slips a straight right by Klimenko.
Outback feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Klimenko misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimenko. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Klimenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klimenko! But no joy.
Klimenko stuns Outback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Outback looks for the body kick but Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko avoids the body shot from Outback.
Klimenko staying out of range there.
Klimenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Klimenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Outback takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Outback throws a jab when Klimenko was well out of range.
Outback tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Klimenko pushes Outback up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Klimenko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klimenko.
Outback misses with some punches.
Outback blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Klimenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Outback throwing a counter right hand but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
Outback misses with a low kick.
A big right from Klimenko misses.
Klimenko scores with the left hand. Outback knows he should have avoided that one.
Klimenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Outback counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Klimenko looks to throw a body kick
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback staying out of range there.
Outback lands a body shot.
Klimenko scores with a shot to the body.
Klimenko throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Outback is looking to slow Klimenko down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Klimenko as he connects with a hook.
Klimenko connects with a looping right hand.
Klimenko slips a straight right by Outback.
Outback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Klimenko counters with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimenko. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Outback on the side of the head.
Outback moves out of range of the body kick from Klimenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko 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##CL2#
Klimenko pushes Outback up against the cage in a clinch.
Outback is trying to force a seperation but Klimenko has the dominant position.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Outback blocks an uppercut.
Outback lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Outback.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Outback blocks it.
Klimenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Outback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Outback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Outback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Outback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klimenko tries to work over Outback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Outback lands with a light punch inside.
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Outback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Outback throws a big shot that misses.
Klimenko lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Outback stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Klimenko.
Outback staying out of range there.
Outback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Outback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimenko.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
Klimenko throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimenko.
Klimenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Outback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Klimenko. That's going to slow Outback down.
Klimenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Klimenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Outback looks to throw a body kick
and Klimenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Klimenko misses.
Outback swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Klimenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Klimenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Outback throws a poor cross that misses
and Klimenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Outback lands a nice looking body shot.
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Outback.
Outback backing away here, and Klimenko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klimenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Klimenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Klimenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Outback circles away.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klimenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Klimenko misses.
Klimenko 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.#CL2#
Klimenko instigates a clinch. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Outback prevents a body shot from Klimenko. #BC#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Klimenko staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Outback throws a counter high kick but Klimenko was just alert enough to avoid it.
Klimenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Klimenko has Outback up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
A short uppercut from Klimenko.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Nice cross by Klimenko.
Outback throws a hook but Klimenko blocks it.#T4#
Outback checks a leg kick.
Klimenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outback attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Klimenko throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Klimenko.
Klimenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klimenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klimenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Klimenko misses with a looping right.
Outback tries a head kick but it misses.
Klimenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback 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.

A close second round but Zachary Klimenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Klimenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback backing away here, and Klimenko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outback looks for the body kick but Klimenko saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Outback.
Outback throws a body kick that misses
and Klimenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klimenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Outback.
Outback bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Klimenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
And Outback counters with a quick kick to the body but Klimenko blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Outback feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Outback moves forwards but Klimenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Outback throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Outback connects with a high kick. #T1#
Outback misses with a hook to the body
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Klimenko misses with a looping left.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Klimenko moves away and avoids it.
Klimenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Klimenko slips under a jab.
Klimenko lands with a shot to the body.
Outback scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klimenko, as that shot connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Outback darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Outback looks to land a left hand but Klimenko moved out of range nicely.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback throws the left hand but Klimenko avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimenko tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
Outback is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Klimenko throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Outback rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klimenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Outback throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Outback misses with an uppercut.
Outback throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Klimenko misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Outback. #T3#
Klimenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klimenko digs a good body shot into Outback's ribs.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Klimenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Outback throws a low kick but Klimenko moves out of range easily.
Outback lands with a kick to the ribs.
Klimenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Outback's head.
Outback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimenko.
Outback takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Outback fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klimenko.
Outback takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Klimenko catches Outback right on the button with a cross.
Klimenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Outback counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Outback throws a leg kick
and Klimenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klimenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klimenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Klimenko misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Outback darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Outback tries to land a leg kick but Klimenko saw it coming and moves away.
Klimenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Outback misses the body punch
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback misses with a left hand
and Klimenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Outback thinking.
Outback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klimenko doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Klimenko misses its intended target.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimenko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Outback blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Macca Outback did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Outback misses with a hook. Klimenko ducked under it nicely.
Klimenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Klimenko throws an off balance right hand
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klimenko.
Klimenko missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klimenko throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Klimenko staying out of range there.
Klimenko wants to counter with a clinch but Outback pushes him away.
Outback is looking to slow Klimenko down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Outback keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Klimenko lunges at Outback with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Outback's hand.
Klimenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Klimenko tries to clinch
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimenko looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Klimenko misses with a leg kick
and Outback counters with a good, hard body kick but Klimenko shrugs it off.
That kick from Klimenko tenderised Outback's leg. Outback is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klimenko misses with a low kick.
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Outback circles away.
A head kick misses from Outback.
Klimenko with a nice calf kick.
Outback misses with a looping left.
Klimenko misses the jab.
Klimenko misses with a low kick as Outback jumps back.#T2#
Outback missing with a left hand there. Klimenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klimenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback throws a wild body kick that Klimenko sees coming a mile off.
Klimenko throws a sloppy head kick and Outback moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Outback misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klimenko! But no joy.
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Klimenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimenko.
Outback takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Klimenko tries to clinch up.
Klimenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Outback misses with a lunging right hand
and Klimenko counters with a left and a right that stings Outback. #T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Klimenko - that will leave a mark!
Klimenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Klimenko 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.
Outback moves away from the strike by Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a right hand that Outback ducks under and follows up with a left that Outback also avoids with ease.
Klimenko misses with a left hand
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Klimenko misses with a low kick.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
Klimenko throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Outback throws a lazy body kick
and Klimenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Klimenko slips a jab from Outback.
Good leg kick by Outback. #T4##CL2#
Klimenko closes the distance and clinches.
Outback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko is leaning against Outback and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Outback swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Outback tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Outback back against the cage.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Outback.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Outback blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Klimenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Klimenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Outback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
Outback misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Outback looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Outback tries to work over Klimenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko tries to work over Outback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Outback scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Macca Outback will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Outback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Klimenko blocks the leg kick.
Outback throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klimenko's head.
Outback throws a front kick aimed at Klimenko's knee but Klimenko avoids it well.
Klimenko throws an overhand right that lands on Outback's shoulder, as Outback tries to avoid the shot.
Outback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klimenko.
Klimenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Outback misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Outback at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Klimenko.
Outback scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Klimenko closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Klimenko prevents Outback from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klimenko connects with a looping right hand.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
Outback takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Klimenko misses the jab.
Outback tried to counter with a leg kick but Klimenko avoided it.
Outback misses with a hook. Klimenko ducked under it nicely.
Outback closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Klimenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Outback.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimenko tries to land a front kick but Outback steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Klimenko loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Klimenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Outback under the eye.#T2#
Outback gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Klimenko counters with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Outback.
Klimenko lands with a slapping head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Outback tried to score with a low kick but Klimenko checks it.
Outback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimenko.
Outback bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Outback.
Outback blocks a jab.
As Klimenko backs away, Outback returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Klimenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Klimenko slips under a jab from Outback.
Klimenko counters with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Klimenko.
Outback scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klimenko in his tracks. #T3#
Good leg kick by Outback.
Klimenko lands a head shot.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Klimenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Outback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Klimenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Klimenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Klimenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Klimenko misses with a body shot
and Outback counters with a series of strikes. Klimenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jab, jab by Outback - just one landing.
Klimenko throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.
Klimenko scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Outback crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Klimenko - the referee stops the clock and Outback gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Klimenko. Outback manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick from Outback is predictable there
and Klimenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimenko. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klimenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
And Outback counters with a quick kick to the body but Klimenko blocks it.
Klimenko sizes up Outback with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Outback throws a chopping leg kick but Klimenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Klimenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Klimenko.
Outback digs a good hook to Klimenko's body.
Outback motions for Klimenko to come forward. Outback throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Klimenko moved out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Zachary Klimenko, 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 190 Panda vs Ubereerm
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Kostov throws a chopping leg kick but Klimenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Klimenko 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.
Kostov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Klimenko moves out of range as Kostov strikes.#CL2#
Kostov gets tackled into the cage by Klimenko. Klimenko maintains the clinch.
Kostov misses with some punches.
I was talking to Kostov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kostov pushes Klimenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Kostov.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Klimenko tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klimenko tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kostov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Klimenko lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Klimenko lands a knee to the body.
Kostov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Klimenko is keeping busy.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Klimenko lands a right hand.
Kostov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Kostov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Kostov.
Klimenko lands a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kostov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kostov is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kostov avoids it.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kostov working aggressively here. #T2#
Kostov tries a body shot but Klimenko blocks it.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Klimenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
Klimenko missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Klimenko breaks the clinch.
Klimenko throws out a loose jab but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko misses with a kick to the body.
Klimenko misses the jab.
A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target.
Klimenko misses with an uppercut. Kostov saw that one coming.
Kostov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kostov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klimenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostov.
Klimenko catches Kostov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Kostov misses with a body kick.
Kostov tries to land a leg kick but Klimenko saw it coming and moves away.
Klimenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimenko misses the target.
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klimenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klimenko staying out of range there.
Klimenko is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kostov throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov counters with a left to the body.
Klimenko avoids the head kick by Kostov.
A nice side step and Klimenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Klimenko misses with the body kick
and Kostov counters with a body kick that stops Klimenko in his tracks momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimenko misses the target.
Kostov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kostov throws a body kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kostov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kostov.
Kostov scores with a hook to the body. Klimenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Klimenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Klimenko - that will leave a mark!
Klimenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Klimenko misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kostov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Klimenko looks to land a left hand but Kostov moved out of range nicely.
Klimenko looks to throw the jab but Kostov is out of range.
Klimenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Klimenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kostov takes one to the side of the head.
Klimenko moves in looking to clinch but Kostov pushes him off.
Klimenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostov.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but Kostov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kostov with a nice cross.
Kostov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Klimenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kostov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Klimenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kostov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Klimenko checks it well.
Klimenko raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Kostov scores with a nice head shot.
Klimenko dips to his left and cracks Kostov with an uppercut!
Klimenko sizes up Kostov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klimenko lands a jab to the nose.
Klimenko misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimenko. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov connects with a jab.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kostov.
Kostov moves forwards but Klimenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kostov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Klimenko.
Kostov keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimenko moves away.
Klimenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klimenko swings widly with a right hand
and Kostov counters with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Kostov as he checks the leg kick.
Klimenko tries a low kick but Kostov avoids it.
Klimenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostov.
Klimenko scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Kostov is rocked!
Klimenko drops Kostov with a big left hand! Kostov is injured, injured bad! Klimenko jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

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

Event: DMMA 185 Klimenko vs Mukunzi
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Klimenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Klimenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Klimenko throws the kick towards the body but Mukunzi avoids it.
Klimenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klimenko misses with a kick to the body.
Mukunzi lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klimenko on the side of the head.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi stuns Klimenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Klimenko connects with the punch.
Mukunzi defending well as Klimenko loads up on a big left hand.
Klimenko with the inside leg kick.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klimenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klimenko throws out the jab.
Mukunzi tries to counter with a clinch but Klimenko shakes him off and moves away.
Klimenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klimenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Mukunzi takes one to the chin there.
Klimenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mukunzi on the side of the head.
Klimenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimenko throws an overhand right that lands on Mukunzi's shoulder, as Mukunzi tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Klimenko.
Mukunzi defending well as Klimenko loads up on a big left hand.
Klimenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mukunzi takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimenko avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Klimenko circles away.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Mukunzi.
Klimenko misses with a hook #CL2#
and Mukunzi counters by clinching up.
Klimenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Mukunzi avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a shoulder strike.
Klimenko takes a shot to the head.
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mukunzi backwards.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mukunzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Klimenko scores with a shot to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mukunzi moves out of range of the body kick.
Klimenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mukunzi connects with an inside leg kick.
Klimenko misses with a low kick.
Klimenko throws a solid leg kick but Mukunzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Klimenko.
Mukunzi wants to counter the offense by Klimenko and move into the clinch position.
Mukunzi tries to land a leg kick but Klimenko saw it coming and moves away.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimenko.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klimenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Klimenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but Mukunzi sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Klimenko moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mukunzi.
Klimenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mukunzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko scores with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike.
Klimenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch. #T2#
Klimenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mukunzi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Klimenko.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimenko scores with a shot to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mukunzi blocks an uppercut.
Zachary Klimenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mukunzis head.
A short right from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a body punch.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
Klimenko blocking some punches. #T3#
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
Mukunzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimenko.
Klimenko is working Mukunzi over against the cage.
I was talking to Klimenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Klimenko.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi tries a body shot but Klimenko blocks it.
Mukunzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Mukunzi.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimenko.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko is leaning against Mukunzi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klimenko cracks Mukunzi with a nice body shot.
Mukunzi is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Klimenko.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mukunzi tries to work over Klimenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Mukunzi blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Mukunzi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a shot to the body.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi misses with some punches.
Mukunzi throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klimenko.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Klimenko controls the action.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Mukunzi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mukunzi's gas tank.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Klimenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mukunzi.
Klimenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klimenko crunches a lovely knee into Mukunzi's ribcage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Klimenko lands an overhand right.
Klimenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mukunzi if he has to take too many more of those.
Klimenko misses with a straight right.
Klimenko throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a nice body shot.
Klimenko missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mukunzi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Klimenko lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Klimenko does it's job there.
Mukunzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klimenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Klimenko lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Klimenko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mukunzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mukunzi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mukunzi tries to counter with a clinch but Klimenko shakes him off and moves away.
Klimenko is looking to slow Mukunzi down with leg kicks.
Mukunzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zachary Klimenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Klimenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Mukunzi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klimenko.#KD#
Klimenko cracks Mukunzi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Klimenko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mukunzi to stand back up!#ROC#Mukunzi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi wants to counter with a clinch but Klimenko pushes him away.
Mukunzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimenko finish him?
Mukunzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Klimenko counters with a big right hand! Oh Mukunzi is in trouble here! Klimenko follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 175 Hightower vs Veainu
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Good shot there by Klimenko.
Jab, jab by Klimenko - just one landing.
Klimenko 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.#CL2#
Klimenko moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Kersikov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Klimenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko gets through Kersikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov is leaning against Klimenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Klimenko presses Kersikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Klimenko misses with some punches.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Klimenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kersikov or not. #T1#
Klimenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Klimenko.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Klimenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klimenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov works on Klimenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Klimenko pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Klimenko. #BC2#
Klimenko breaks the clinch.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klimenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.#T2#
Kersikov misses with a hook. Klimenko ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Klimenko.
Klimenko ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Klimenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
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!
Klimenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Klimenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a hook but Klimenko blocks it.
Klimenko walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Klimenko blocks a jab.
It seemed like Klimenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Klimenko lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov with a hook.
Klimenko missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Klimenko there.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimenko.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klimenko misses with a low kick.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Klimenko is out of range.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimenko is just out of range.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Klimenko slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kersikov tests Klimenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klimenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Klimenko throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klimenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Klimenko needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Klimenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
The fighters circling - Klimenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klimenko scores with a nice head shot.
Klimenko misses with a looping right.
Klimenko throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Klimenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Klimenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klimenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Klimenko throws a body kick that misses.
Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Klimenko misses with a head kick.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Klimenko avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Klimenko ducked under it nicely.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Boyko Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Klimenko lands with an overhand left.
Klimenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Klimenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
Klimenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Klimenko.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Klimenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Klimenko finds it's way through Kersikov's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Klimenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Klimenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Kersikov checks a low kick from Klimenko.
Klimenko slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Klimenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
A head kick by Klimenko misses
and Klimenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klimenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Klimenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Klimenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klimenko down.
Klimenko scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Klimenko.
Klimenko is looking to clinch.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Klimenko is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Klimenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Klimenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Klimenko avoids it.
Klimenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimenko thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klimenko can pounce on him.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klimenko misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kersikov with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Klimenko tries to clinch up.
A big left from Klimenko misses.
Klimenko ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Klimenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Klimenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klimenko throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klimenko! But no joy.
Klimenko scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klimenko throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Klimenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Klimenko ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
A little jabbing left from Klimenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Klimenko tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Klimenko lands with a cross.
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 Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Klimenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Klimenko scrambles back to his feet.
Klimenko lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Klimenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Klimenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov scores with a jab.
Klimenko staying out of range there.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Klimenko misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov walks into a left hand.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Klimenko's leg but Klimenko calmly moves out of range.
Klimenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kersikov tries to work over Klimenko's front leg with a kick but Klimenko checks it.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Klimenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Klimenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klimenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Klimenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kersikov blocks a jab.#T2#
Klimenko tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Klimenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klimenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Klimenko with the inside leg kick.
Klimenko missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klimenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Klimenko.
Klimenko misses with a looping left.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klimenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a hook but Klimenko avoids it easily.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Klimenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Kersikov tries to keep at a distance but Klimenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Klimenko controls the action.
Klimenko lands a right hand.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Klimenko is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov gets through Klimenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klimenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Kersikov has double underhooks.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimenko.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Klimenko controls the action.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Klimenko is working Kersikov over against the cage.
Knees to the body from Klimenko.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Klimenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Klimenko 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 167 Panda vs Cortez
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Klimenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klimenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a hook to the side of Klimenko's head but Klimenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klimenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Klimenko feints and then cracks Dambullah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dambullah down.
Klimenko is looking to clinch.
Klimenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Klimenko throws an overhand right that lands on Dambullah's shoulder, as Dambullah tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko scores with a jab to the body.
Dambullah misses with a right hand
enabling Klimenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Klimenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dambullah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Dambullah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dambullah there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Dambullah is rocked!
Klimenko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Dambullah to counter with a crisp jab.
Klimenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Dambullah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dambullah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dambullah misses with a hook.
Klimenko 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.
Dambullah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klimenko throws out the jab.
Dambullah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Klimenko just manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Klimenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Klimenko.
Dambullah staying out of range there.
Dambullah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dambullah throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Klimenko misses
letting Dambullah counter with a right hand. #T2#
Klimenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dambullah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dambullah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Klimenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Dambullah's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dambullah digs a good hook to Klimenko's body.
Dambullah lands with a hook. Klimenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Klimenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Klimenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Klimenko scores with a body shot.
Dambullah is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Klimenko.
Dambullah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dambullah misses with an uppercut
and Klimenko counters with a crisp right that sends Dambullah to the canvas! Klimenko follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 160 Championship Chaos 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Kostov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov misses with a wild body shot.
Kostov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klimenko's head.
Kostov lands a lovely overhand right.
Klimenko moves away from the strike by Kostov.
Klimenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Kostov avoided it.
Klimenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kostov counters with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko needs to keep his hands up - Kostov had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klimenko if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Klimenko rushes Kostov and presses him up against the cage.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klimenko lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Kostov avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage. #T1#
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Klimenko breaks from the clinch.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimenko.
Good leg kick by Kostov.
Klimenko throws a low kick but Kostov moves out of range easily.
Kostov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Klimenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kostov slips a straight right by Klimenko.
Kostov sizes up Klimenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Kostov as he connects with a hook.
Klimenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Kostov misses.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Kostov looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimenko is just out of range.
Klimenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kostov delivers a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kostov.
Klimenko throws a head kick but Kostov moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Klimenko drops his hands momentarily and Kostov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klimenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostov.
Klimenko missing with a left hand there. Kostov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kostov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Kostov looks to land a body kick but Klimenko moved away.
Kostov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kostov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Klimenko misses
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klimenko.
The crowd cheers as Kostov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klimenko doesn't seem phased though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kostov, as that shot connected.
Nice cross by Kostov.
Kostov lands a glancing blow to the side of Klimenko's head.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kostov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Klimenko momentarily. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kostov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kostov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Klimenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Klimenko misses with a right hand
and Kostov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostov with the inside leg kick.
Kostov punishes Klimenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Kostov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Klimenko.
A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target.
Kostov misses with a left hand
and Klimenko counters with a straight right hand.
Klimenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kostov! But no joy.
Kostov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Klimenko 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.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Klimenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostov can pounce on him.
Kostov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Klimenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kostov keeps the fight on the outside.
Klimenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klimenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Kostov. That snapped Klimenko's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klimenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klimenko just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Klimenko throws a head kick but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov counters with a body kick.
Klimenko connects with a right hand. Kostov shakes it off.
Kostov lands a body shot.
Klimenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Klimenko.
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Klimenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kostov lands an overhand right.
Klimenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Kostov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Kostov blocks a jab.
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Klimenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Klimenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kostov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Klimenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Kostov blocks it.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Klimenko misses its target.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kostov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Kostov connects with a single shot there.
Klimenko avoids the body shot from Kostov.
Kostov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klimenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Kostov misses
and Klimenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Kostov delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Kostov is looking to slow Klimenko down with leg kicks.
Kostov lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Klimenko has Kostov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov is trying to break free.
Kostov working hard to break the clinch.
Klimenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Klimenko.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Kostov.
Kostov keeps control of Klimenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Klimenko lands with a light punch inside.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimenko misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Klimenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kostov scores with a jab.
Klimenko staying out of range there.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Kostov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Kostov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kostov throws an off balance right hand
and Klimenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko blocks a jab.
Klimenko throws a front kick aimed at Kostov's knee but Kostov avoids it well.
Kostov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimenko. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Kostov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Klimenko misses with a straight left.
Kostov scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov throws a lazy right hand but Klimenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klimenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Kostov misses.
Kostov throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Kostov looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimenko is just out of range.#T1#
Klimenko throws a series of punches but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov throws a leg kick which misses Klimenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Klimenko tries to avoid it.
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kostov lands the left hand.
Kostov misses with a straight right.
Kostov moves out of range of the body kick from Klimenko.
Klimenko tries to clinch but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov connects with a solid leg kick.
Klimenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zachary Klimenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Kostov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kostov.
Klimenko misses with a jab to the body
and Kostov counters with a nice body shot.
Kostov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Klimenko will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kostov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Kostov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kostov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kostov tries a body shot but Klimenko blocks it.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Klimenko pushes Kostov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klimenko tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Kostov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klimenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostov.
Kostov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kostov blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kostov.
A short body shot lands from Kostov as the two fighters clinch.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
Kostov tries a body shot but Klimenko blocks it.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow. #T4#
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow. #BC#
Klimenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klimenko ducks right into an uppercut from Kostov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Klimenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kostov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Klimenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kostov doesn't seem bothered though.
Klimenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Klimenko takes one to the side of the head.
Kostov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klimenko. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kostov 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XV
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Distefano misses with a body kick.
Klimenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Klimenko takes a kick to the side of the head.#KD2#
Klimenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Distefano sprawling to the canvas! Distefano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Klimenko finish him?! #ROC2#Distefano is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Distefano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Klimenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Distefano switches off momentarily and Klimenko cracks him with a monster right hand! Distefano topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Klimenko dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Klimenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LAFC 54
Date: Sep 29, 2022

#R1#
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Cider lands a glancing blow to the side of Klimenko's head.
Cider scores with a jab. Klimenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cider throws a lazy uppercut
letting Klimenko counter with a right hand.
Cider misses the body punch
and Klimenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cider misses with a left hand
and Klimenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider misses with a body shot.
Klimenko is looking to counter punch.
Cider lunges at Klimenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Klimenko's hand.
Cider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A shot to the body from Cider misses
enabling Klimenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Deepen Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Klimenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Cider looks to land a right hand but Klimenko moved out of range.
Klimenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cider finds it's way round the side to connect with Klimenko's head.
Cider misses with a shot to the body
and Klimenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cider scores with a hook to the body. Klimenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klimenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
Klimenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider.
Klimenko connects with a body shot that sends Cider's belly button to the back.
Klimenko scores with a kick to the body.
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
And Klimenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Cider blocks it.
Klimenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Good exchange - Klimenko coming out on top.
Klimenko takes one to the side of the head.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klimenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Cider misses with a right hand
and Klimenko counters with a nice body kick.
Cider looks winded!
Cider has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Klimenko.
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cider throws a sloppy body shot
and Klimenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cider slips a jab from Klimenko.
Cider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cider blocks the body kick.
Klimenko lands an overhand right.
Klimenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cider. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Cider swings widly with a right hand
and Klimenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klimenko.
Klimenko is looking to counter punch.
Cider looks to throw the jab but Klimenko is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klimenko lands with a shot to the body.
Klimenko moves away from the strike by Cider.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cider misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Klimenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cider! Klimenko lets Cider back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Cider is rocked!
Cider misses with a straight left.
Cider scores with a shot to the body.
Klimenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Klimenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Klimenko. Beautiful body shot.
Cider misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Klimenko.
Cider throws out a counter right but Klimenko avoids it with no problem.
Cider throws a right hand that misses
and Klimenko counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Klimenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cider avoids the body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Klimenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cider lands a nice shot to the body.
Klimenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klimenko scores with a body shot. #T2#
Cider ducks right into an uppercut from Klimenko.
Cider misses with a hook.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Klimenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cider looks to land a right hand but Klimenko moved out of range.
Cider moves away from the strike by Klimenko.
A countering left hand to the body from Cider misses.
Klimenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider.
Klimenko throws a big counter combination but Cider scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Cider misses its intended target. #T3#
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
Klimenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cider is breathing heavily.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Klimenko moves away and avoids it.
Klimenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cider misses with a straight right.
Klimenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Cider misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cider. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Cider manages to avoid it.
Klimenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cider can do to turn this around?
A decent looking cross lands there for Klimenko.#T4#
Cider swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Cider takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Klimenko drops Cider with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cider looks back up at him and smiles so Klimenko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cider is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimenko finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Klimenko lands a front kick.
Cider seems to have recovered his senses.
Klimenko cracks Cider with a hook to the temple - Cider is on wobbly legs here! Klimenko swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Cider falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Klimenko wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LAFC Montreal 2
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Hurst is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klimenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Klimenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klimenko.
Hurst swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
A jab from Hurst misses.
Klimenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hurst's sensitive parts.
Hurst listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Klimenko.
Hurst fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Klimenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Hurst throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klimenko on the side of the head.
Klimenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hurst.
Klimenko walks into a left hand.
Klimenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Hurst chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klimenko can pounce on him.
We've been hearing reports that Hurst has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hurst closes the distance and clinches up with Klimenko, looking for a takedown. Hurst pushes Klimenko against the cage but Klimenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurst is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klimenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hurst jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Hurst connects with a body shot.
Zachary Klimenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klimenko throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Hurst counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurst takes a little break here. Klimenko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Hurst is working to tighten his grip on Klimenko's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Klimenko has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hurst is really squeezing tight and eventually Klimenko passes out! Hurst breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamil Hurst!
Jamil Hurst decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LAFC 48
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Biederman scores with a sloppy right hand. Klimenko should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Klimenko moves into range and clinches up with Biederman.
Biederman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko pushes Biederman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Biederman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biederman misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Biederman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klimenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Klimenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Biederman tries a knee to the head but Klimenko blocks it.
Biederman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biederman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimenko tries to work over Biederman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Biederman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Klimenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Biederman backwards.
Biederman trying to land knees to the body.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biederman backwards.
Biederman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Biederman struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Klimenko lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biederman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biederman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Come on Klimenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Biederman has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Biederman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klimenko.
Biederman blocks an uppercut.
Biederman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside. #BC#
Biederman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Klimenko clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Come on Klimenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Biederman blocks it.
Klimenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Biederman's efforts to push away.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
Biederman tries a knee to the head but Klimenko blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A body shot lands from Klimenko.
Klimenko works on Biederman's body with a couple of short punches.
Biederman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Klimenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Biederman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Klimenko scores with a shot to the side of Biederman's head.
Biederman is trying to drag Klimenko to the mat but Klimenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee calls for Klimenko to work.
Klimenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biederman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko lands with a right to the head.
Klimenko lands with a right to the head.
Biederman blocking some punches.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biederman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klimenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Klimenko tries to clinch up
and Biederman counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Biederman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biederman 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#
Klimenko clinches. #T3#
Klimenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Biederman controls the action.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
Biederman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Klimenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Klimenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Biederman misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko lands a shot to the body.
Biederman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Biederman working aggressively here.
Klimenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Klimenko avoiding damage as Biederman throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Klimenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Biederman blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Biederman throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimenko.
Biederman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biederman blocking some punches.
Biederman can't find room to land a body shot as Klimenko controls the action.
Klimenko misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Klimenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Biederman.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Biederman can't find room to land a body shot as Klimenko controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biederman. #TD2#
Klimenko manages to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Klimenko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klimenko trying to control the position.
Klimenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Biederman being controlled here momentarily.
Biederman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Biederman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Klimenko's head.
Biederman wants to control from the top but Klimenko keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko 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#
Klimenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biederman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biederman misses with a kick to the body.
Biederman throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Biederman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Klimenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Biederman is in Klimenko's guard.
Klimenko is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Biederman dives into side control. #REVB#
Klimenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Biederman tries for a kimura but Klimenko is defending well.
Biederman tries to advance to mount but Klimenko denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biederman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Biederman 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.
Biederman scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T1#
Biederman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Biederman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Klimenko is surviving well by controlling Biederman's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Biederman working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Klimenko turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Biederman off and cradles Klimenko's limp body as Biederman celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Nelson Biederman!
A relieved looking Nelson Biederman 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: Sickness VI
Date: Nov 25, 2021

#R1##CL#
Klimenko moves into the clinch.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Palmotic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palmotic prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Palmotic.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic digs a right hand underneath Klimenko's ribcage. Klimenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimenko.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palmotic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Klimenko lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Klimenko.
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Palmotic's ribcage. Palmotic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Palmotic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palmotic has had enough of the clinch but Klimenko keeps him there for the moment.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko gets through Palmotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klimenko lands an elbow that stopped Palmotic in his tracks for a moment.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Klimenko lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Klimenko as the two fighters clinch.
Palmotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Klimenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic working aggressively here.
Palmotic takes a shot to the head.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
Palmotic tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Palmotic back against the cage. #T2#
Klimenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmotic.
Klimenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Klimenko.
Palmotic looks winded!
Klimenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Klimenko.
A short uppercut from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a right to the head.
Klimenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palmotics head.
Still in the clinch, Klimenko scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Klimenko.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
Klimenko tries to work over Palmotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Palmotic blocks it.
Palmotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Klimenko.
Palmotic misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands with a light punch inside.
Klimenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Palmotic is rocked!
A hook to the body from Klimenko.
Palmotic is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimenko finish him?
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko works on Palmotic's body with a couple of short punches.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palmotic seems to have recovered his senses.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmotic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimenko. #T4#
Klimenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Klimenko stalling in the clinch.
Klimenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palmotic dodges an elbow strike from Klimenko.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Klimenko.
A shot in the inside from Klimenko.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Palmotic avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Klimenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a left to the head.
Klimenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Klimenko clinches up against the cage.
Palmotic is trying to push Klimenko away but Klimenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Palmotic.
Palmotic tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Palmotic back against the cage.
Klimenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klimenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klimenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Palmotic.
Klimenko scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimenko.
Palmotic tries a body shot but Klimenko blocks it.
Klimenko lands a nice uppercut.
Klimenko scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Palmotic fails to land.
Klimenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klimenko pushes Palmotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmotic is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimenko lands a body punch.
Klimenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palmotic can do to turn this around?
Palmotic misses with some punches.
Klimenko 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.#TD#
Klimenko successfully pulls guard. #T1#
Klimenko pulls Palmotic in close to his closed guard and prevents Palmotic from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Klimenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palmotic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palmotic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Klimenko holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klimenko trying to keep a closed guard but Palmotic is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Klimenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palmotic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palmotic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Klimenko drives through and clinches with Palmotic against the cage.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Klimenko.
Klimenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Palmotic.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zachary Klimenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Palmotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko tries to work over Palmotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palmotic blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Klimenko pushes Palmotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Klimenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimenko's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmotic controls his hands.
Palmotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Palmotic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palmotic's gas tank.
Klimenko takes a shot to the head.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmotic controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palmotics head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Klimenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Klimenko tries to clinch there but Palmotic circles away.
Palmotic throws an overhand right that lands on Klimenko's shoulder, as Klimenko tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Klimenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klimenko moves in looking to clinch but Palmotic pushes him off.
It seemed like Palmotic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Klimenko wants to clinch.
Palmotic swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Klimenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Palmotic, pushing him back against the cage.
Klimenko lands a right hand. #T1#
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Palmotic.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Klimenko.
Palmotic tries to break the clinch but Klimenko is controlling the position.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Palmotic controls the action.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Palmotic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palmotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Palmotic fails to land.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside. #T2#
Klimenko lands a right hand.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Klimenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Klimenko misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic wants to break free but Klimenko has control.
Palmotic misses with some punches.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmotic.
A short body shot lands from Klimenko as the two fighters clinch.
Palmotic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmotic.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Klimenko controls the action. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmotic.
Klimenko cracks Palmotic with a nice body shot.
Palmotic misses with the head strike.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palmotics head.
Klimenko lands a nice uppercut.
Klimenko lands a shot to the body.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Palmotic! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Klimenko is unloading with more strikes now! Palmotic drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his light heavyweight title!
Zachary Klimenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SICKNESS I
Date: Oct 01, 2021

#R1#
Klimenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klimenko throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Klimenko.#CUT2#It looks like AJ Brown has been cut.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Klimenko slips under a jab.
Brown throws a hook but Klimenko avoids it easily.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Klimenko clinches.
A short right from Klimenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimenko misses with some punches.
Klimenko cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Klimenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Klimenko leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimenko.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klimenko.
A right handed body shot lands from Klimenko.
Brown working aggressively here.
Klimenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Klimenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimenko's elbow.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Klimenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klimenko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Klimenko misses with a body kick.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimenko misses the target.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Klimenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
Klimenko throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Klimenko takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Klimenko misses
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klimenko throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Klimenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klimenko misses with a hook #KD#
and Brown counters with a crisp one two that drops Klimenko! Brown thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Klimenko to his feet! Klimenko is in big trouble!
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko wants to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch position.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Klimenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Klimenko misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Klimenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
A low kick from Klimenko is predictable there
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Klimenko instigates a clinch.
Klimenko lands with a light punch inside.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Klimenko has the dominant position.
Klimenko tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Brown misses with the head strike.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Klimenko is working Brown over against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimenko.
Brown blocking some punches.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimenko.
Brown lands a left hand.
Klimenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Klimenko.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Klimenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards. #T5#
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimenko stalls.
Klimenko lands with a left to the head.
Klimenko lands with a left to the head.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Brown.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown prevents a body shot from Klimenko. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klimenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Klimenko closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the ropes.
Klimenko tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown pushes Klimenko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside. #T6#
Brown prevents Klimenko from breaking the clinch.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko stalling in the clinch but Brown improves position. #BC2#
Klimenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klimenko swings widly with a right hand
and Klimenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown moves forwards but Klimenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klimenko clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Klimenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Brown has knocked Klimenko down with a huge combo! Brown steps away and waves a wobbly Klimenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Zachary Klimenko has been cut.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klimenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Klimenko cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klimenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klimenko misses with a wild body shot.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
Klimenko moves away from the strike by Brown. #T7#
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Klimenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klimenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimenko connects with a jab.#KD2#
Klimenko cracks Brown with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Klimenko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brown to stand back up!#ROC2#Brown 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!
Brown looks up at the clock. Bad move! Klimenko lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brown. Klimenko pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko is the new light heavyweight champion!
Zachary Klimenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BKFC 18 - Hurst vs Jackson
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Klimenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palmotic doesn't seem phased though.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic. #CL2#
Klimenko drives through and clinches with Palmotic against the cage.
Klimenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimenko's elbow.
Palmotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmotic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko tries to work over Palmotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Klimenko tries to work over Palmotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimenko's elbow.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Klimenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Palmotic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palmotic's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palmotics head.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Klimenko controls the action.
Palmotic misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimenko's elbow. #BC2#
Klimenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klimenko thuds a left hand into Palmotic's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palmotic.#CL2#
Klimenko clinches up with Palmotic and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Palmotic.
Palmotic dodges an elbow strike from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a right to the head.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Palmotic fails to land.
Klimenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Palmotic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Klimenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Palmotic blocking some punches.
Klimenko presses Palmotic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Palmotic blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Klimenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klimenko closes the distance but Palmotic moves to the side
and Palmotic counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Klimenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic thuds his right hand into Klimenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Palmotic scores with a kick to the body.
Palmotic lands a front kick.#CL2#
Klimenko clinches up with Palmotic and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimenko.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
Palmotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Klimenko controls the action.
Klimenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Palmotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko looking to stall.
Palmotic misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Palmotic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Palmotic.
Klimenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmotic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimenko backwards.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmotic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko gets through Palmotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Palmotic on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimenko.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Klimenko stalling the fight.
Klimenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Palmotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmotic has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Palmotic tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Palmotic back against the cage.
Palmotic throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko avoiding damage.
Palmotic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klimenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Palmotic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmotic.
Klimenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Klimenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko 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#
Palmotic throws a lazy right hand but Klimenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimenko moves out of range as Palmotic strikes.
Klimenko avoids a kick to the body.
Palmotic swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but Palmotic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palmotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimenko moves away.
Klimenko tests Palmotic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klimenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palmotic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klimenko tries to bum rush Palmotic with a series of wild strikes but Palmotic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Palmotic.
Klimenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Palmotic is looking to wear down Klimenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Palmotic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klimenko.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Klimenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmotic.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Palmotic avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Klimenko pushes Palmotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmotic.
Palmotic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmotic misses with the head strike.
Klimenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klimenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Klimenko 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.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Palmotic throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko misses with some punches.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike.
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmotic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmotic.
Klimenko gets through Palmotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmotic's elbow.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko gets through Palmotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmotic.
A head punch on the inside from Palmotic fails to land.
Klimenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palmotic or not.
Palmotic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands a right hand.
Palmotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Palmotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Klimenko misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko is looking to control Palmotic's arms but Palmotic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Klimenko has his back to the cage.
Klimenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palmotic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Palmotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palmotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmotic's elbow.
Klimenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palmotic or not.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Palmotic.
Klimenko is pushing Palmotic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Klimenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palmotic avoids it.
Palmotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palmotic working aggressively here.
Klimenko content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Palmotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmotic throws a head punch that misses.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmotic.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palmotic blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko presses Palmotic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Klimenko works on Palmotic's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klimenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palmotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Klimenko wants to clinch up but Palmotic keeps it at a distance.
Palmotic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Palmotic misses with a body shot.
A jab from Klimenko does it's job there.
Palmotic needs to keep his hands up - Klimenko had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut there from Klimenko.
Klimenko walks into a jab.
Palmotic throws a lazy body kick
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimenko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Klimenko 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.
Palmotic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Palmotic is rocked!
Palmotic switches off momentarily and Klimenko cracks him with a monster right hand! Palmotic topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Klimenko dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Klimenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BKFC - 185/205 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Jenkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Klimenko's head.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klimenko! But no joy.
Klimenko defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klimenko! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Jenkins there.
Jenkins walks into a stiff left hand from Klimenko.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot lands for Jenkins.
Klimenko throws a looping overhand right but Jenkins ducks down to avoid it.
Jenkins misses with a left hand
and Klimenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jenkins throws a chopping leg kick but Klimenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jenkins swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Klimenko's shoulder, as Klimenko tries to avoid the shot.
Klimenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Klimenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimenko misses the target.
Klimenko misses the jab.
Klimenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Alan Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins slips under a jab.#T1#
Jenkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Klimenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Klimenko slips a straight right by Jenkins.
Nice shot lands for Klimenko.
Jenkins throws a shot from downtown. Klimenko moves away and avoids it.
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
Jenkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimenko moves away.
Jenkins lands a head shot.
A lazy left from Klimenko finds it's target.
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Klimenko misses.
Klimenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Klimenko.
Jenkins moves away from the strike by Klimenko.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klimenko throws a big shot that misses.
Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Klimenko counters with a crisp one two that drops Jenkins! Klimenko thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jenkins to his feet! Jenkins is in big trouble!#ROC2#Jenkins is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Are you kidding me?! Klimenko ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Jenkins clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BKFC - 205 Bracket
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Lee walks into a left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Klimenko leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee is looking to clinch but Klimenko is avoiding it.
Klimenko stuffs the takedown.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klimenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
Klimenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Klimenko lands a body shot.
Lee tries to clinch but Klimenko is having none of it.
Klimenko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Klimenko finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Klimenko lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Robert Lee 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!
Klimenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klimenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Lee is rocked!
Klimenko throws an overhand right that has Lee reeling! Klimenko follows up with more punches and Lee is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zachary Klimenko!
A very excited looking Zachary Klimenko 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: BKFC 7 - Hurst vs Noodlemegado
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
Klimenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brown back to the cage. Klimenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Mike Brown has been cut.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klimenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Klimenko has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Klimenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klimenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown 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.
Klimenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot lands for Klimenko.
Klimenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Klimenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klimenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Klimenko prevents it.
Zachary Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Brown.#BC#
Klimenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klimenko misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Klimenko lands a jab to the head.
Klimenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klimenko, as that shot connected.
Klimenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Klimenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Klimenko finds it's target.#ROC#Brown is rocked!
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klimenko misses with a leg kick.
Klimenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimenko finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Mike Brown's cut even more.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD#
Klimenko drops Brown with a beautiful combination! Brown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Klimenko is looking for the KO!
Brown throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Klimenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Klimenko drops Brown with a big left hand! Brown is injured, injured bad! Klimenko jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachary Klimenko!
An out of breath Zachary Klimenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mike Brown was interviewed post fight and said 'There was an eye poke!! Didn't you see that eye poke!?!'.

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