Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 97
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Burlaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
Burlaka scores with a jab.
Andrade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donk. Andrade catches Burlaka right on the button with a cross.
Burlaka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burlaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from Burlaka.
Decent striking displayed by Burlaka there.
Burlaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
We've been hearing reports that Burlaka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burlaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burlaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Andrade misses. #T1#
Burlaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burlaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
Burlaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Burlaka scores with the left hand. Andrade knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Andrade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burlaka doesn't seem phased though.
Andrade scores with a nice right hand.
Andrade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andrade slips under a jab.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burlaka throws out the jab.
Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Burlaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Andrade looks to move away, Burlaka throws a big counter combo but Andrade just gets out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
Burlaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrade. #T2#
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Burlaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burlaka ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Burlaka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andrade backs up against the cage.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Burlaka.
Burlaka takes one to the chin there.
Burlaka cracks Andrade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burlaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Burlaka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burlaka.
Burlaka throws a nice looking combination but Andrade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burlaka moves forwards but Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Burlaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Andrade avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Burlaka moves away and avoids it.
Andrade moves in looking to clinch but Burlaka pushes him off.
Burlaka defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burlaka.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burlaka. Burlaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
Andrade let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Burlaka.
Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burlaka momentarily.
Burlaka looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Andrade scores with a one two! Burlaka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burlaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burlaka throws a series of strikes that have Andrade backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burlaka looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Burlaka misses with a straight right.
Burlaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burlaka lands with a right hand. #T4#
Andrade scores with a body shot.
Burlaka moves out of range as Andrade strikes.
Andrade throws a jab when Burlaka was well out of range.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andrade wants to counter with a clinch but Burlaka pushes him away.
Burlaka defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burlaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrade moves away from the strike by Burlaka.
Burlaka lands a jab-cross combination.
Burlaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka throws a right hand that Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrade also avoids with ease.
Burlaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burlaka swings widly with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Burlaka misses.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T5#
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Burlaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burlaka throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andrade throws a jab when Burlaka was well out of range.
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burlaka counters with a left to the body.
Burlaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Andrade counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Burlaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burlaka lands with a right hand.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Burlaka misses the target.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Burlaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade tries to counter by closing the distance.
Andrade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination. #T6#
A nice combination there by Burlaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Burlaka.
Andrade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burlaka throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Andrade counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andrade.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burlaka.
Burlaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burlaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Burlaka breaks from the clinch.
Andrade slips under a jab from Burlaka.
Andrade wants to counter the offense by Burlaka and move into the clinch position.
Andrade cracks a nice hook into Burlaka's ribs.
Burlaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrade doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
Burlaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burlaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burlaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrade has double underhooks.
Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T7#
Burlaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrade has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Andrade. #BC#
Burlaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Andrade.
Burlaka cracks Andrade with an open hand slap.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
Andrade is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burlaka.
Burlaka feints a jab promting Andrade to slip. Burlaka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Andrade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burlaka cracks Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burlaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burlaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrade misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Burlaka.
Andrade misses with a double jab. #T8#
Burlaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Burlaka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andrade. Andrade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burlaka throws a big shot that misses.
Burlaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andrade on the side of the head.
Burlaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrade momentarily.
Burlaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burlaka in his tracks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrade is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burlaka.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andrade misses with a wild combination.
Burlaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#Burlaka is rocked!#T9#
Burlaka is aggressively charging in as Andrade backs up avoiding any damage. Andrade tosses out a jab and Burlaka runs right into it face first! Burlaka is out cold! Andrade dropped down on all fours and is barking in Burlaka's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Andrade!
Our winner, Joey Andrade, 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: TOF 88
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Burlaka scores with a jab. Korhonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Korhonen moves to clinch but Burlaka breaks away
enabling Burlaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Korhonen looks to throw the jab but Burlaka is out of range.
Korhonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burlaka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
Burlaka slips a straight right by Korhonen.
Korhonen misses with a body shot.
Burlaka lunges at Korhonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korhonen's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burlaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Burlaka connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Burlaka.
Korhonen swings widly with a right hand
and Burlaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Burlaka's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Korhonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burlaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Burlaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korhonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Burlaka.
Korhonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Burlaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Korhonen connects with a body shot that sends Burlaka's belly button to the back.
Burlaka lands with a nice combination. Korhonen backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Korhonen is rocked!
Burlaka cracks Korhonen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Korhonen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Burlaka pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Korhonen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Burlaka!
Denis Burlaka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TOF 79
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Burlaka misses with a looping left.
Maverick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burlaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burlaka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burlaka connects with a right hand. Maverick shakes it off.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
Maverick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maverick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Maverick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maverick scores with a jab to the head.
Burlaka avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Maverick is looking to land body kicks.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burlaka stalks Maverick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maverick's face. Maverick staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Maverick scores with a hook.
Burlaka cracks Maverick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burlaka throws a right and a left that Maverick avoids nicely.
Maverick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Burlaka connects with a body shot.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Maverick looks to land a right hand but Burlaka moved out of range.
Burlaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maverick replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Burlaka blocks it well.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
Burlaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burlaka's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Burlaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maverick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Burlaka misses the target.
And Maverick responds with a good body kick, but Burlaka manages to step out the way in time.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burlaka manages to avoid it.
Maverick misses with the body kick
and Burlaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Burlaka.
Burlaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Burlaka.
Maverick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burlaka's sensitive parts. #T2#
Maverick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maverick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maverick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burlaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maverick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maverick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maverick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maverick misses the jab.
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maverick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burlaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maverick - the referee stops the clock and Burlaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maverick. Burlaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maverick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burlaka lands a nice shot that snaps Maverick's head back.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Burlaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Maverick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Maverick.
Maverick throws a right hand that misses
and Burlaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burlaka's sensitive parts.
Burlaka scores with a punch to the head.
Maverick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maverick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burlaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Maverick.
Burlaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burlaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burlaka throws the left hand but Maverick avoids the punch easily.
Burlaka throws out a loose jab but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burlaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#Burlaka is rocked!
Burlaka switches off momentarily and Maverick cracks him with a monster right hand! Burlaka topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Maverick dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Maverick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Maverick!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Maverick gave a big smile as he said 'Davide Castaldi finally accepts a fight and gets his ass beat! Thanks for playing the game...'.

Event: TOF 72
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Southridge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Burlaka throws a big counter combination but Southridge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Burlaka as Southridge shoots in.
Southridge is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Burlaka.
Southridge tries for a takedown but Burlaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Denis Burlaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Southridge.
The crowd cheers as Burlaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Southridge doesn't seem phased though.
Burlaka throws a looping overhand right but Southridge ducks down to avoid it.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burlaka misses with the combination.
Burlaka misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Southridge's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burlaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Southridge.
Burlaka misses with an uppercut. Southridge saw that one coming.
Burlaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Burlaka misses with a looping right.
Southridge fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Burlaka.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Burlaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Southridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Burlaka counters with a three punch combo that has Southridge backing up. Southridge nods at Burlaka to acknowledge the strikes.
Southridge slips a jab and a cross from Burlaka.
Southridge wants to counter with a clinch but Burlaka pushes him away.
Burlaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Denis Burlaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Southridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burlaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Southridge wants to clinch up but Burlaka keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Southridge closes the distance and clinches.
Southridge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burlaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Southridge slowing the pace effectively.
Southridge has Burlaka pressed against the cage, preventing Burlaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Southridge is trying to drag Burlaka to the mat but Burlaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burlaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Southridge has double underhooks.
Southridge misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Southridge breaks from the clinch.
Burlaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Burlaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burlaka lands a jab to the nose.
Southridge lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burlaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Southridge moves away.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka scores with a nice head shot.
Southridge lands a high kick!
Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
Burlaka dodges the punch combination from Southridge. #T3#
Southridge tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Burlaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Southridge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burlaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Southridge somewhat.
Burlaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Southridge on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Burlaka.#CL2#
Southridge rushes Burlaka and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Southridge decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Burlaka gets to his feet - Southridge follows without any prompting.
Burlaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
Burlaka swinging wildly here. #T4#
Burlaka looks to land a combination but Southridge avoids it well.
Burlaka throws a series of strikes that have Southridge backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southridge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burlaka but Burlaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burlaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Southridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Southridge is rocked!
Southridge's corner calls for a 1-2. Southridge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Southridge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Southridge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Southridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Burlaka finish him?
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burlaka duly obliges.
Southridge moves forwards but Burlaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination. #T5#
Burlaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burlaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Burlaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Southridge doesn't seem bothered though.
Southridge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burlaka looks to throw the jab but Southridge is out of range.
Burlaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Southridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Burlaka throws a jab when Southridge was well out of range.
Southridge takes one on the button.
Southridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Burlaka lands.
Burlaka throws the left hand but Southridge avoids the punch easily.
Burlaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burlaka throws a nice looking combination but Southridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by Southridge. #T6#
Burlaka swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Southridge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Southridge pulls guard.
Southridge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burlaka postures up. #SU#
Southridge is working an open guard so Burlaka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Burlaka missing with a left hand there. Southridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Southridge seems to have recovered his senses.
Southridge scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burlaka. Southridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burlaka throws a hook but Southridge avoids it easily.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
A big right from Burlaka misses.
Southridge blocks a jab.
Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
Southridge walks into a straight right hand from Burlaka.
Burlaka jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T7#
Burlaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burlaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burlaka misses with a hook.
Burlaka scores with a one two! Southridge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Southridge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burlaka defends well and Southridge ends up having to push Burlaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burlaka duly obliges.
Southridge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burlaka's waist but Burlaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Southridge off to one side.
Southridge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Burlaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Southridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burlaka throws out the jab.
Burlaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Southridge or perhaps it was just good defense by Burlaka, which made it look bad.
Southridge ducks under a wild hook from Burlaka.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka shows good takedown defense.
Southridge has a takedown stuffed.#T8#
Burlaka blocks a head kick by Southridge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burlaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Southridge back to the cage. Burlaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Burlaka misses.
Nice defenses there by Southridge.
Burlaka is working the combinations to good effect here.
Southridge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burlaka tries to avoid it but Southridge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burlaka to the ground. Burlaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burlaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Southridge connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Burlaka misses its intended target.
Burlaka throws a nice looking combination but Southridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Southridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burlaka circles away.
Southridge looks winded!
Burlaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Southridge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burlaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Southridge closes the distance but Burlaka moves to the side
and Burlaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T9#
Burlaka tries to bum rush Southridge with a series of wild strikes but Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burlaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Southridge.
Southridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burlaka throws a hook but Southridge blocks it.
Burlaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Southridge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burlaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Southridge scrambles back to his feet.
Southridge needs to keep his hands up - Burlaka had a free shot at his head there.
Southridge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burlaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Southridge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burlaka fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Southridge to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Southridge looks to clinch but Burlaka throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Southridge taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Denis Burlaka!
A less than humble Denis Burlaka misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TOF 62
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burlaka throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Burlaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Burlaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burlaka.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burlaka connects with a nice looking jab.
Burlaka looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Burlaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Gracie misses its target.
Burlaka misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Burlaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Denis Burlaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burlaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burlaka looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burlaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Burlaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burlaka connects with the punch.
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burlaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab from Burlaka does it's job there.
Burlaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burlaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burlaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burlaka throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Burlaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Burlaka.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burlaka lands a lovely overhand right.
Burlaka thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burlaka, as that shot connected.
Burlaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Burlaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burlaka tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burlaka to the ground. Burlaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Burlaka.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burlaka throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Burlaka circles away.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Burlaka.
It looked like Gracie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burlaka.
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Burlaka misses with an uppercut.
Burlaka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Burlaka looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to clinch but Burlaka is having none of it. #TD#
Burlaka gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Burlaka manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Burlaka fails to land with a series of punches.
As Burlaka looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Burlaka just gets out of the way.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burlaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burlaka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Burlaka digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burlaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Burlaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed right hand from Burlaka misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Gracie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burlaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burlaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T5#
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burlaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a good jab.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Burlaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burlaka duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.#T6#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burlaka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burlaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Burlaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burlaka is working the combinations to good effect here.
Burlaka swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Burlaka missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Burlaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Gracie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burlaka.
Burlaka misses with a hook.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.#T7#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burlaka as he avoids it easily.
Burlaka misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie slips under a jab from Burlaka.
Jab from Burlaka.
No joy there for Burlaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Burlaka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burlaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burlaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burlaka connects with a single shot there.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burlaka misses with a hook.
Burlaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T8#
Burlaka lands a jab.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burlaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burlaka stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burlaka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Burlaka.
Burlaka looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Burlaka throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burlaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burlaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T9#
Burlaka lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burlaka lands a jab-cross combination.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burlaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Burlaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Burlaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burlaka.
A jab lands there for Burlaka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burlaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burlaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burlaka misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Burlaka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Burlaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Burlaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Burlaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Burlaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Burlaka tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burlaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burlaka throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Burlaka misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Burlaka. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Burlaka, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Burlaka against the cage but Burlaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burlaka works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Burlaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
It appears Gracie was looking to counter with a kick there.
Burlaka is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Burlaka manages to avoid it.
Burlaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burlaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Burlaka.
Burlaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burlaka looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Jab by Burlaka.
Denis Burlaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Burlaka misses.
Burlaka loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Burlaka scores with a nice head shot.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Burlaka tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burlaka connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Burlaka tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burlaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burlaka! But no joy.
Burlaka 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.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burlaka!
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Burlaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Burlaka throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to move into range but Burlaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burlaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burlaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Burlaka scores with a nice strike.
Burlaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burlaka wants it to stay on the feet.#T5#
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Burlaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burlaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Burlaka misses the target.
Burlaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burlaka.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Gracie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Burlaka scores with a four punch combination!
Burlaka looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burlaka connects with a looping right hand. #T6#
Left hook, right uppercut from Burlaka.
Burlaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Burlaka looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Burlaka throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Burlaka connects with a single shot there.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Burlaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burlaka. #T7#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burlaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burlaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Burlaka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burlaka swivels and escapes.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burlaka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burlaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T8#
Burlaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burlaka throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka shows good takedown defense.
Burlaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie blocks a jab.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burlaka's guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Burlaka is keeping the position.#ES2#
Burlaka pushes Gracie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Burlaka fails to land with a series of punches. #T9#
Burlaka throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burlaka misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Gracie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burlaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burlaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Burlaka. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Burlaka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burlaka tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Burlaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Burlaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burlaka with a nice cross.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Gracie misses its target.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burlaka lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burlaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burlaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burlaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burlaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burlaka connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Burlaka scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burlaka.#TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burlaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burlaka keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie prevents Burlaka from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Burlaka wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie passes Burlaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burlaka is trying to stand.
Burlaka is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Burlaka wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control the action but Burlaka is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burlaka has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES2#
Burlaka has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Burlaka lands a head shot.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burlaka pinned against the cage. Burlaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burlaka connects with a crisp jab.
Burlaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Burlaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Burlaka manages to avoid it.
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!
Burlaka cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Burlaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burlaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Burlaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burlaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice cross by Burlaka.#T5#
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burlaka lands a head shot.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Burlaka misses.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burlaka pinned against the cage. Burlaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
As Burlaka looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Burlaka just gets out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
A right-left combo lands from Burlaka. #T6#
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burlaka defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Burlaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Burlaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burlaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Burlaka scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Burlaka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burlaka connects with a crisp jab.
Burlaka misses the shot to the body.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka lands a jab to the head. #T7#
No joy there for Burlaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie dives in and grabs Burlaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burlaka pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Burlaka.
A left and a right from Burlaka both land. Nice combination.
Burlaka connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Burlaka misses with a few strikes there.
Burlaka throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie throws a quick counter kick to the body but Burlaka avoids it.
Burlaka misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burlaka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Rio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie is chipping away with strikes. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burlaka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8##SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burlaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burlaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burlaka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Burlaka wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is dominant here and he's now got Burlaka's back!
Denis Burlaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T9#
Burlaka trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now. #SUB#
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burlaka defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Burlaka is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gracie gets his way! #SUB#
Burlaka defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Burlaka has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Burlaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burlaka 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Burlaka!
Denis Burlaka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TOF 55
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Burlaka.
A punch combination from Burlaka misses.
Wolf is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burlaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Wolf should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Burlaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burlaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Wolf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burlaka.
Burlaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Wolf throws a hook but Burlaka avoids it easily.
Wolf misses with a straight left.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Burlaka.
Burlaka lands with an overhand left.
Burlaka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wolf is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Burlaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burlaka.
Burlaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Wolf takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Burlaka misses.
Wolf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burlaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burlaka scores with a hook to the body. Wolf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burlaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burlaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Burlaka lands an overhand right.
Burlaka throws a jab when Wolf was well out of range.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burlaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolf misses with a left hand
and Burlaka counters with a series of strikes. Wolf will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burlaka duly obliges.
Wolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burlaka.#T2#
Wolf throws a hook to the side of Burlaka's head but Burlaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Burlaka looks to land a combination. Wolf sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Jero Wolf has been cut.
Burlaka misses with an uppercut
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burlaka as he avoids it easily.
Burlaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wolf staying out of range there.
Wolf jabs Burlaka right on the nose. Burlaka blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Burlaka does it's job there.
Wolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Burlaka lands an overhand right.
Wolf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burlaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burlaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf throws out the jab.
Wolf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolf throws a looping overhand right but Burlaka ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Burlaka misses with an uppercut.
Wolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
Wolf takes a swing at Burlaka's ribcage but misses.
Burlaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolf's head.
Wolf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burlaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Denis Burlaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf throws an off balance right hand
and Burlaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Wolf.
A big left from Wolf misses.
Burlaka unleashes a big counter combination but Wolf bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Wolf misses.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Burlaka.
Wolf drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burlaka sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burlaka. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Burlaka. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Wolf avoids them all with ease.
Burlaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burlaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burlaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Wolf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Wolf moves out of range.
Burlaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolf circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolf is looking to counter punch.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burlaka.
Burlaka throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily.
Burlaka misses with a wild combination.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Burlaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T5#
Burlaka checks the leg kick.
Burlaka throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burlaka scores with a nice strike.
Wolf throws a jab when Burlaka was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Burlaka misses the target.
Burlaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Wolf avoids them all with ease.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burlaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wolf.
Wolf staying out of range there.
Burlaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burlaka staying out of range there.
Wolf misses with a few strikes there. #T6#
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burlaka manages to avoid it.
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolf circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
Burlaka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
Burlaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Burlaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Burlaka.
Burlaka takes one to the chin there.
Good exchange - Burlaka coming out on top.
Burlaka missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wolf staying out of range there.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
Burlaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T7#
Wolf slips a jab from Burlaka.
Wolf changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Burlaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burlaka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wolf backs up against the cage.
The fighters circling - Burlaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burlaka throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely.
Burlaka defending well as Wolf loads up on a big left hand.
Wolf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wolf takes a swing at Burlaka's ribcage but misses.
Burlaka throws a looping overhand right but Wolf ducks down to avoid it.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Wolf moves out of range.
Burlaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burlaka.
Burlaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wolf with a body shot.
Wolf throws a hook but Burlaka avoids it easily.
Burlaka cracks Wolf with a good jab.#T8#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burlaka misses with an uppercut
letting Wolf counter with a right hand.
A big left from Burlaka misses.
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burlaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burlaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolf tries for a takedown but Burlaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jero Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burlaka throws a jab when Wolf was well out of range.
Wolf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Wolf misses.
Burlaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolf was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burlaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burlaka.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely. #T9#
Wolf thuds a left hand into Burlaka's body.
Burlaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf.
Wolf tests Burlaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burlaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wolf misses with a looping left.
Burlaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf.
Burlaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolf feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf slips a jab and a cross from Burlaka.
Wolf dodges the punch combination from Burlaka.
Burlaka takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Burlaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jero Wolf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
Burlaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Burlaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolf misses the jab.
Denis Burlaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Wolf avoids them all with ease.
Wolf loads up on a big right hand but Burlaka slips the punch.
Wolf swings for the body but Burlaka moves out of range.
Burlaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wolf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Wolf moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burlaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Burlaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Wolf counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Burlaka!
Burlaka wants to get back to his feet but Wolf is dominant here and he's now got Burlaka's back!#T1##SUB#
Burlaka defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wolf's arms.
Burlaka prevents Wolf from getting a body triangle.
Wolf loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Burlaka hold on?
Wolf 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.#SUB#
Wolf working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Burlaka is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Wolf has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Burlaka taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jero Wolf!
In his post fight interview, Jero Wolf started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TOF 51
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Burlaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burlaka tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black attempts a counter takedown but Burlaka avoids it well and moves away.
Burlaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burlaka tries to avoid it but Black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burlaka to the ground. Burlaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burlaka misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Burlaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Burlaka.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burlaka moves away.
Burlaka misses with a wild combination.
Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Burlaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Black counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burlaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
A big left from Black misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Burlaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burlaka misses with a hook.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burlaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burlaka missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Burlaka throws out a powerful jab.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burlaka.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burlaka.
Black is looking to counter punch.
Burlaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burlaka misses with a combination #TD#
and Black counters with a shoot takedown. Burlaka fights it but they end up in guard.
Burlaka wants to get back to his feet but Black passes into half guard.
Burlaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB#
Black trying to mount his opponent but Burlaka defends it.
Burlaka pushes Black off looking to stand but Black dives back in and keeps control.
Burlaka is looking to get back to is feet but Black passes into side control.
Burlaka is trying to buck Black off.#SUB#
Black has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Burlaka is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Black yanks on the arm and Burlaka is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Black.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devon Black!
Our winner, Devon Black, 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: TOF 45
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Knuckles slips a jab and a cross from Burlaka.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
Knuckles appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burlaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burlaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knuckles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
A jab from Burlaka misses.
Knuckles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knuckles throws a series of punches but Burlaka avoids them all with ease.
Burlaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Burlaka scores with a one two! Knuckles had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burlaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burlaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knuckles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Knuckles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knuckles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burlaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knuckles pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burlaka back to the cage. Knuckles follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Burlaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burlaka jabs Knuckles right on the nose. Knuckles blinks but takes it well.
Knuckles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knuckles slips a jab and a cross from Burlaka.
Burlaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knuckles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knuckles gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Knuckles tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Burlaka is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Knuckles buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Knuckles!! Knuckles is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Burlaka throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Burlaka!
Denis Burlaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TOF 37
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Marcos has managed to clinch.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcos misses with some punches.
Burlaka prevents a body shot from Marcos.
Marcos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burlaka.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burlaka.
Burlaka is trying to break the clinch but Marcos has him pressed against the cage.
Marcos digs a right hand into Burlaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burlaka's gas tank.
Burlaka misses with the head strike.
Marcos prevents Burlaka from breaking the clinch.
Marcos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burlaka tries to circle away but Marcos has him pinned against the cage.
Burlaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marcos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burlaka's elbow.
Marcos fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Burlaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burlaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Marcos throws a jab when Burlaka was well out of range.
Marcos dodges the punch combination from Burlaka. #T1#
Marcos misses with a few strikes there.
Burlaka throws a combination. Marcos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burlaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Burlaka.
Burlaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burlaka misses with the combination.
Marcos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marcos circles away quickly and effectively.
Burlaka connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Burlaka.#ROC#Marcos is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burlaka connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Marcos tumbling to the canvas! Burlaka pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Marcos was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Denis Burlaka!
Denis Burlaka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMAHKI 64
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Burlaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smashotti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smashotti wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Burlaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Smashotti closes the distance and pushes Burlaka back into the cage.#BC2#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Smashotti finds it's way through Burlaka's defenses.
Smashotti moves in looking to clinch but Burlaka pushes him off.
Burlaka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Smashotti forces Burlaka back against the cage and clinches.
Burlaka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smashotti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burlaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1##BC2#
Smashotti breaks the clinch.
Smashotti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lorenzo Smashotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smashotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Burlaka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smashotti looks to land a combination but Burlaka avoids it well.
Burlaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smashotti.
Burlaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smashotti manages to circle out of the way.
Smashotti closes the distance but Burlaka moves to the side #TD#
so Burlaka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smashotti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burlaka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smashotti's head.
Burlaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Burlaka pushes down on Smashotti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burlaka winds up and cracks Smashotti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burlaka lands a nice short elbow.
Smashotti has hold of Burlaka's hands but Burlaka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smashotti is trying to stand up here but Burlaka is controlling him well.
Burlaka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ground and pound from Burlaka.
Smashotti has hold of Burlaka's hands but Burlaka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#Smashotti is rocked!
Burlaka scores with a big shot! Smashotti's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Smashotti! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Burlaka!
Denis Burlaka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: MMAHKI 56
Date: Jun 07, 2023

#R1#
Smashotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smashotti throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Smashotti has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Burlaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burlaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smashotti.
Smashotti looks to land a combination. Burlaka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Denis Burlaka has been cut.#CL2#
Smashotti instigates a clinch.
Burlaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smashotti up against the cage.
Smashotti jumps guard but Burlaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burlaka'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.
Burlaka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burlaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC2#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burlaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smashotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Burlaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smashotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smashotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smashotti misses with a two punch combination.
Smashotti misses with a combination
and Burlaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burlaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smashotti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smashotti throws a right hand that Burlaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Burlaka also avoids with ease.
Smashotti throws a combination. Burlaka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Smashotti tries to clinch
and Burlaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burlaka.#T2#
Smashotti tries to clinch but Burlaka is having none of it.
Burlaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smashotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Burlaka counters with a nice body shot.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burlaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burlaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smashotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Smashotti darts in and clinches Burlaka up against the cage.
Burlaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Smashotti won't allow it. #BC#
Burlaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Burlaka's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Smashotti dives in looking to finish as Burlaka flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Smashotti's strikes! Smashotti is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Burlaka's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Burlaka was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Smashotti!
Lorenzo Smashotti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Burlaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGarry back to the cage. Burlaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGarry walks into a straight right hand from Burlaka.
McGarry darts in looking for a takedown but Burlaka gets double underhooks and turns McGarry into the cage.
Burlaka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burlaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD2#
McGarry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGarry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burlaka wants to sweep but no luck.
McGarry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burlaka wants to stand and escape but McGarry is having none of it.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that McGarry has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burlaka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGarry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burlaka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
McGarry stops Burlaka from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McGarry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burlaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGarry misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Burlaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Denis Burlaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb McGarry.#TD2#
McGarry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
McGarry wants to work for an arm triangle but Burlaka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burlaka is trying to stand up here but McGarry is controlling him well.
Burlaka tries to kick McGarry off in order to stand up. McGarry Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
McGarry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burlaka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McGarry asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
McGarry trying to control the action but Burlaka is working from the bottom.
Burlaka is holding McGarry down, trying to stall.#SUB2#
McGarry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burlaka is pushing McGarry's head away, looking to escape. McGarry manages to hold on to the position though.#T3##SUB2#
McGarry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burlaka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McGarry is controlling him well.
Burlaka tries to bench press McGarry off him but McGarry keeps the position. #SUB2#
McGarry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burlaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
McGarry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burlaka is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burlaka tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
McGarry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burlaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burlaka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McGarry asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Burlaka prevents McGarry from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burlaka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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 Denis Burlaka 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#
Burlaka throws a one two combo.
McGarry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burlaka swivels and escapes.
Burlaka is looking for a counter combo.
McGarry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab by Burlaka.
McGarry dives in for a single leg takedown but Burlaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Denis Burlaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb McGarry.
Burlaka feints a jab promting McGarry to slip. Burlaka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGarry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burlaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGarry shoots in looking for a takedown but Burlaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGarry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGarry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burlaka defends well and McGarry ends up having to push Burlaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burlaka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGarry backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burlaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGarry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burlaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Denis Burlaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Burlaka scores with a hook.#ROC#McGarry is rocked!
McGarry gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Burlaka gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Burlaka!

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