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Event: HRL82     
Date:   Apr 27, 2024
#R1#
Pulizzi throws a leg kick but Stukov moved away.
A big right from Stukov misses.
Stukov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pulizzi is out of range and Stukov settles back down.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi takes a swing at Stukov's ribcage but misses.
Pulizzi takes a swing at Stukov's ribcage but misses.
Stukov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stukov scores with a nice right hand.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot.
A big right from Stukov misses.
Stukov lands a jab to Pulizzi's midsection.
Pulizzi checks a low kick from Stukov.
Pulizzi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stukov throws a looping overhand right but Pulizzi ducks down to avoid it.
Pulizzi misses with a shot to the body
and Stukov counters with a straight right hand.
Pulizzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov scores with a head kick.
Stukov moves out of range as Pulizzi throws a body kick.
Pulizzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stukov manages to avoid it.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Stukov.
Stukov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulizzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pulizzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Pulizzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pulizzi misses with a wild combination.
Stukov misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulizzi.
Stukov avoids the body shot from Pulizzi.
Stukov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stukov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulizzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stukov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stukov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulizzi. That did some damage!#T2#
Pulizzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulizzi lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Stukov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stukov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stukov lands with an overhand left.
Pulizzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulizzi.
No joy there for Pulizzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pulizzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Pulizzi defending well as Stukov loads up on a big left hand.
Pulizzi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stukov counters with a two punch combo.
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stukov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulizzi is looking to wear down Stukov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Pulizzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulizzi misses with a wild body shot.
Pulizzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stukov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulizzi.#T3#
Stukov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stukov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab by Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov sizes up Pulizzi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pulizzi misses with an uppercut.
Stukov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stukov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stukov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pulizzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stukov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulizzi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulizzi loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stukov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulizzi swinging wildly here.
Pulizzi misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulizzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Stukov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stukov counters with a good low kick that Pulizzi was not able to check.
Pulizzi throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Stukov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulizzi misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick from Stukov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot.
Stukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stukov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pulizzi misses with a jab to the body
and Stukov counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulizzi throws a series of punches but Stukov avoids them all with ease.
Stukov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pulizzi has time to react.
Pulizzi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stukov throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulizzi throws a body punch but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stukov with a nice cross.
Jab, jab by Stukov - just one landing.
Stukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulizzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov tries to land a leg kick but Pulizzi saw it coming and moves away.
Stukov misses with an uppercut
and Pulizzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stukov thinking.
Pulizzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Stukov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pulizzi misses with a double jab
and Stukov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pulizzi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pulizzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Stukov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stukov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulizzi throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Pulizzi jabs at Stukov's body.
Pulizzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stukov slips a jab from Pulizzi.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulizzi.
Pulizzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with a wild body shot.
Pulizzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stukov.
A jab from Stukov does it's job there.
Pulizzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stukov looks to throw the jab but Pulizzi is out of range.
Pulizzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulizzi throws a wild body kick that Stukov sees coming a mile off.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pulizzi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stukov lands a lovely overhand right.
Pulizzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulizzi slips a straight right by Stukov.
Pulizzi moves out of range of the body kick from Stukov. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stukov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulizzi.
Stukov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pulizzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Pulizzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stukov moves away.
Pulizzi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pulizzi swings for the body but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov wants to land a leg kick but Pulizzi is out of range.
Pulizzi throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Stukov misses.
Pulizzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Pulizzi scores with a shot to the body.
Stukov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulizzi's sensitive parts.
Stukov thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Stukov looks to move away, Pulizzi throws a big counter combo but Stukov just gets out of the way.
Pulizzi lunges at Stukov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stukov's hand. #T3#
Stukov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulizzi's head.
Stukov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulizzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pulizzi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stukov throws an off balance right hand
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulizzi lands a jab.
Stukov cracks Pulizzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pulizzi swings for the body but Stukov moves out of range.
Pulizzi takes a swing at Stukov's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pulizzi lands with a nice body punch.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Pulizzi moved out of range nicely.
Pulizzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pulizzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stukov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stukov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulizzi digs a good hook to Stukov's body. #T4#
A big left from Stukov misses.
It looked like Pulizzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with a body kick.
Stukov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pulizzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pulizzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov cracks Pulizzi with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulizzi, as that shot connected.
Pulizzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pulizzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Stukov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov throws a jab when Pulizzi was well out of range.
That kick from Pulizzi tenderised Stukov's leg. Stukov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulizzi moves away.
Stukov throws a head kick that Pulizzi semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Petr Stukov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Pulizzi's shoulder, as Pulizzi tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stukov thinking.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pulizzi checks a leg kick.
Pulizzi slips a straight right by Stukov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stukov throws a counter combo.
Stukov misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Pulizzi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stukov lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stukov lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Stukov, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulizzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulizzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Stukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi looks for the body kick but Stukov saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stukov! But no joy.#T1#
Pulizzi throws a series of punches but Stukov avoids them all with ease.
Pulizzi slips under a jab from Stukov.
It looked like Pulizzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stukov, as that shot connected.
Pulizzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Pulizzi.
Stukov lands a jab to Pulizzi's midsection.
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Pulizzi's shoulder, as Pulizzi tries to avoid the shot.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stukov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pulizzi cracks Stukov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Stukov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Stukov.#T2#
Stukov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stukov loads up on a big right hand but Pulizzi slips the punch.
Pulizzi misses with a kick to the body.
Stukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stukov throws a right and a left that Pulizzi avoids nicely.
Stukov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulizzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulizzi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pulizzi avoids the body shot from Stukov.
Stukov throws a combination that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stukov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pulizzi moves away from the strike by Stukov.
Stukov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulizzi misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Stukov. That snapped Pulizzi's head back.
Pulizzi cracks Stukov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulizzi. #T3#
Stukov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pulizzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stukov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulizzi.
No joy there for Pulizzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pulizzi digs a good hook to Stukov's body.
Pulizzi loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
Pulizzi swings for the body but Stukov moves out of range.
Pulizzi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joe Pulizzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulizzi misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stukov.
Stukov connects with a right hand. Pulizzi shakes it off.
Stukov slips under a jab from Pulizzi.
Stukov throws a shot to the body.
Pulizzi misses the shot to the body.
Stukov tests Pulizzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulizzi, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Stukov as he connects with a hook.
Stukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stukov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stukov tests Pulizzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulizzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Stukov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pulizzi throws a right hand that misses
and Stukov counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Pulizzi is rocked!
Stukov jabs at Pulizzi's body.
Oh Pulizzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulizzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Pulizzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pulizzi seems to have got his legs back now.
That kick from Stukov tenderised Pulizzi's leg. Pulizzi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pulizzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov lands with a right hand.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pulizzi tries to land a front kick but Stukov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!

Petr Stukov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HRL75     
Date:   Apr 06, 2024
#R1#
Stukov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Kovacevic's head but Kovacevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacevic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovacevic loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Kovacevic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A shot to the body from Kovacevic misses
and Stukov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Stukov.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacevic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stukov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovacevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stukov thinking.
A low kick lands for Stukov.
Kovacevic misses with a wild body shot.
Kovacevic needs to keep his hands up - Stukov had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a body punch but Stukov moves out of range. #T1#
Kovacevic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stukov throws a right hand that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stukov misses with a double jab
and Kovacevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Stukov.
Kovacevic looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Stukov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Kovacevic's head but Kovacevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stukov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stukov swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Kovacevic counters with a nice right hand that sends Stukov toppling to the canvas! Stukov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kovacevic finish him?!#ROC#Stukov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacevic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stukov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kovacevic scrambles back to his feet.
Stukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacevic finish him?
No joy there for Kovacevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stukov feints and then cracks Kovacevic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovacevic down.
Stukov seems to have recovered his senses.
Stukov misses with a hook. Kovacevic ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovacevic misses the target.
Kovacevic avoids the body shot from Stukov. #T2#
Kovacevic blocks a jab.
Stukov throws a hook but Kovacevic avoids it easily.
Kovacevic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic swinging wildly here.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacevic moves away.
Stukov misses with a hook. Kovacevic ducked under it nicely.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovacevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovacevic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stukov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Stukov tenderised Kovacevic's leg. Kovacevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacevic avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Stukov throws a sloppy head kick
and Kovacevic counters with a left to the body.
Stukov misses with a straight right.
Kovacevic throws a shot from downtown. Stukov moves away and avoids it.
Stukov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovacevic counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Stukov misses the target. #KD#
Kovacevic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stukov sprawling to the canvas! Stukov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kovacevic finish him?!
Stukov staying out of range there.
Stukov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacevic misses with a straight right.
Kovacevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stukov misses with a hook.
Kovacevic slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Stukov's head but Stukov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Kovacevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Stukov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovacevic lands with an overhand left.
Stukov throws a head kick but Kovacevic moves out of range.
Kovacevic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Stukov coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Stukov.
Kovacevic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Kovacevic cracks Stukov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kovacevic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stukov to stand back up!
Stukov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovacevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Stukov slips under a jab from Kovacevic.
Stukov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Stukov misses.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Stukov misses
and Stukov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hrvoje Kovacevic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stukov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stukov.
A combination from Stukov does no damage.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Kovacevic moved out of range nicely.
Kovacevic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stukov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kovacevic's head.
Kovacevic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stukov can do to turn this around?
Stukov connects with a leg kick.
Kovacevic misses with a looping left.
Kovacevic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kovacevic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stukov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kovacevic has got the better of the exchanges.
Stukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Kovacevic lands a big right hand that sends Stukov crashing to the mat! Kovacevic stays standing though and waves Stukov back to his feet!
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!
Stukov looks to land a right hand but Kovacevic moved out of range.
Stukov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kovacevic gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Stukov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
An out of breath Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HRL69     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024
#R1#
No joy there for Kivi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stukov.
Stukov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kivi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stukov's sensitive parts.
We've been told by Kivi's head coaches at The Italian Job that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stukov misses with a wild body shot.
Kivi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Kivi is looking to clinch.
Kivi throws a push kick but Stukov slaps the foot to one side.
Kivi slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
An attempted straight right counter from Kivi misses the target.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kivi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stukov looks to land a combination but Kivi avoids it well.
Kivi throws a head kick but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov lands a nice looking body shot.
Stukov lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi cracks Stukov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stukov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kivi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stukov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stukov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kivi off the cage and back into range.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Stukov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kivi misses the target.
Kivi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stukov throws out a leg kick but Kivi moves out of range and Stukov only half commits.
Stukov motions for Kivi to come forward. Stukov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Stukov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stukov.
Kivi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stukov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stukov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stukov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stukov throws a series of strikes that have Kivi backpedaling.
Stukov moves out of range of the leg kick from Kivi.
Stukov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kivi counters with a good low kick that Stukov was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stukov's head backwards.
Stukov with a hook.
Kivi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kivi looks for the body kick but Stukov saw that one coming.
Stukov misses with the combination. #T2#
Stukov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kivi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kivi throws a series of punches but Stukov moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Stukov.
Stukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stukov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stukov misses with an uppercut. Kivi saw that one coming.
Kivi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stukov's hands.
Kivi needs to keep his hands up - Stukov had a free shot at his head there.
Kivi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stukov blocks the body kick.
Jab from Kivi.
Kivi looks to clinch
and Stukov counters with a series of strikes. Kivi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kivi.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kivi throws a shot from downtown. Stukov moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Kivi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kivi scores with a nice strike.
Kivi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kivi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Stukov throws a looping overhand right but Kivi ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov throws the left hand but Kivi avoids the punch easily.
Stukov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Stukov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stukov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stukov throws a combination that misses
and Kivi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi scoring well with a low kick there.
Donk. Kivi catches Stukov right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stukov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Kivi clinches up with Stukov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kivi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Stukov content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Stukov working hard to break the clinch.
Kivi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Stukov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stukov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stukov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kivi throws an overhand right that lands on Stukov's shoulder, as Stukov tries to avoid the shot.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Stukov. #CL#
Kivi clinches.
Stukov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Stukov misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stukov wants to break free but Kivi has control.
Stukov has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
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 Raimo Kivi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kivi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stukov.
Good leg kick by Kivi.
Kivi doesn't manage to clinch there - Stukov circles away.
Kivi with a nice cross.#CL#
Kivi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stukov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kivi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Stukov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kivi works on Stukov's body with a couple of short punches.
Stukov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov looking to stall.
Kivi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stukov's elbow.
Kivi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raimo Kivi has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Stukov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kivi as Stukov tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
Stukov misses with the head strike.
Stukov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kivi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stukov can do to turn this around?
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Stukov's head.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
Stukov can't break the clinch.
Stukov is trying to force a seperation but Kivi has the dominant position.
Stukov is trying to break the clinch but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
Stukov is trying to force a seperation but Kivi has the dominant position.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stukov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Kivi lands a body shot.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stukov wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi keeps control of Stukov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kivi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stukov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kivis head.
Kivi leaning against his opponent.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Stukov breaks from the clinch.
Kivi misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Kivi moves into the clinch.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Stukov takes a shot to the head.
Stukov prevents a body shot from Kivi.
Stukov is looking to break free of the clinch but Kivi has double underhooks.
Stukov working hard to break the clinch.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi tries a body shot but Stukov blocks it.
Stukov wants to break free but Kivi has control.
Stukov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi lands a shot to the body.
Stukov tries to break the clinch but Kivi is controlling the position.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi has Stukov pressed against the cage, preventing Stukov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kivi. #T4#
Kivi lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Stukov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stukov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kivi is out of range.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Stukov.
Kivi throws a body punch but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stukov blocks a head kick by Kivi.
Stukov feints a counter leg kick.
Kivi slips a jab from Stukov.
Stukov takes a swing at Kivi's ribcage but misses.
Kivi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stukov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kivi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kivi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov misses with a looping left.
Kivi throws a sloppy head kick and Stukov moves out of range easily.
Kivi throws a hook but Stukov blocks it.
Stukov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kivi jabs Stukov right on the nose. Stukov blinks but takes it well.
A low kick lands for Kivi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Kivi.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Kivi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stukov throws out a counter right but Kivi avoids it with no problem.
Kivi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stukov slips a straight right by Kivi.
Kivi misses with a wild combination.
Kivi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kivi. That's going to slow Stukov down.
Kivi moves out of range as Stukov strikes.
Stukov throws a right and a left that Kivi avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kivi.
Stukov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stukov.
Stukov blocks a head kick by Kivi.
Stukov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Kivi misses. #T1#
Kivi looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Kivi wants to clinch up but Stukov keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kivi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kivi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stukov.
A good leg kick by Kivi.
Raimo Kivi is winning the standup battle so far.
Stukov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kivi.
Stukov scores with a body shot.
Kivi cracks Stukov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stukov misses with a kick to the body
and Kivi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kivi scores with a leg kick.
Kivi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
That kick from Kivi tenderised Stukov's leg. Stukov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stukov thumps Kivi with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kivi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stukov.
Stukov ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.#T2#
Kivi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kivi cracks Stukov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stukov misses with a body punch
and Kivi counters with a left to the body.
Kivi swinging wildly here.
Kivi takes a swing at Stukov's ribcage but misses.
Stukov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stukov blocks a leg kick.
Stukov throws the left hand but Kivi avoids the punch easily.
Stukov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stukov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kivi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stukov throws a looping overhand right but Kivi ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kivi.
Stukov slips under a jab from Kivi.
Stukov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stukov misses with a few strikes there.
Kivi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stukov misses with a hook.#T3#
Stukov with a hook.
Kivi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
Stukov misses the shot to the body.
Kivi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kivi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stukov defending well as Kivi loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Kivi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stukov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stukov's efforts to push away.
Kivi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
Stukov is trying to break the clinch but Kivi is controlling him.
Stukov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Stukov. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Kivi as the two fighters clinch.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi keeps control of Stukov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Kivi.
Stukov blocks a body shot from Kivi.
Stukov tries to break the clinch but Kivi is controlling the position.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi avoiding damage.
Stukov wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stukov is trying to break the clinch but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
Petr Stukov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kivi misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Stukov - that landed with a thud.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Kivi!

Raimo Kivi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HRL61     
Date:   Feb 17, 2024
#R1#
Schultz misses with a body shot.
Schultz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stukov throws a body shot but no joy.
Schultz wants to counter the offense by Stukov and move into the clinch position.
Schultz lands a nice looking body shot.
Schultz misses with a body punch
and Stukov counters with a stiff right hand.
Stukov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stukov looks to land a right hand but Schultz moved out of range.
Schultz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stukov misses with a wild body shot.
Schultz wants to counter with a clinch but Stukov pushes him away.
Nice cross by Stukov.
Schultz misses with a hook to the body
and Stukov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stukov takes a swing at Schultz's ribcage but misses.
Schultz checks a leg kick.
Schultz tries to counter with a clinch but Stukov shakes him off and moves away.
Stukov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schultz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Schultz jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Schultz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stukov counters with a three punch combo that has Schultz backing up. Schultz nods at Stukov to acknowledge the strikes.
Schultz throws a body shot but no joy.
Stukov slips under a jab.
Schultz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schultz.
Stukov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stukov lands a body shot.
Schultz throws a series of punches but Stukov moves out of range.
Schultz throws a shot from downtown. Stukov moves away and avoids it.
Schultz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stukov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stukov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schultz misses with a hook. Stukov ducked under it nicely.
Stukov cracks Schultz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Stukov fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Stukov takes a swing at Schultz's ribcage but misses.
Stukov is looking to wear down Schultz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Schultz connects with a body shot.
Schultz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stukov.
Schultz slips a straight right by Stukov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stukov.
Schultz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schultz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stukov.
Schultz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schultz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stukov counters with an outside leg kick.
Stukov cracks Schultz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stukov misses with a straight left.
Stukov lands a glancing blow to the side of Schultz's head.
Stukov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schultz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Stukov connects with a solid leg kick.
Stukov lunges at Schultz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schultz's hand.
Nice shot by Schultz.
Stukov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stukov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schultz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schultz throws an overhand right that lands on Stukov's shoulder, as Stukov tries to avoid the shot.
Schultz swings for the body but Stukov moves out of range.
As Schultz backs away, Stukov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Schultz takes a swing at Stukov's ribcage but misses.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Schultz has closed the distance and engaged Stukov in a clinch. #T4#
Stukov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schultz misses with some punches.
Stukov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schultz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Schultz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stukov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stukov wants to stall. #BC#
Stukov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stukov misses with a two punch combination.
Schultz misses with a looping left.
Schultz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schultz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stukov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schultz works Stukov's body with a nice hook.
Schultz just misses with a punch to the body.
Schultz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Schultz throws the left hand but Stukov avoids the punch easily.
Schultz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Stukov.
Jab, jab by Stukov - just one landing.
Schultz misses with a body shot
and Stukov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stukov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stukov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schultz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stukov swinging wildly here.
Schultz tries to counter with a clinch but Stukov shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Schultz misses with a hook. Stukov ducked under it nicely.
Schultz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stukov to score with a decent uppercut.
Schultz blocks a low kick nicely.
Schultz swings for the body but Stukov moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schultz checks a leg kick.
Schultz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stukov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stukov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stukov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schultz throws a hook to the side of Stukov's head but Stukov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schultz throws a nice looking combination but Stukov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petr Stukov is winning the standup battle so far.
Schultz slips under a jab.#T2#
Stukov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schultz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schultz tries to clinch but Stukov is having none of it.
Schultz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schultz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz throws a right hand that misses
and Stukov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A cross from Stukov lands.
Schultz lands a jab to Stukov's midsection.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Schultz.
Schultz missing with a left hand there. Stukov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stukov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stukov feints and then cracks Schultz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schultz down. #T3#
Stukov avoids the body shot from Schultz.
A combination from Stukov does no damage.
A nice combination there by Schultz.
Jab, jab by Schultz - just one landing.
Schultz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stukov.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Schultz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stukov counters with a one-two to the body.
Stukov loads up on a big right hand but Schultz slips the punch.
Schultz throws a hook to the side of Stukov's head but Stukov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schultz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stukov. Stukov obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schultz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stukov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Schultz's head but Schultz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stukov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schultz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Schultz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Schultz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stukov dodges the punch combination from Schultz.
Stukov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schultz just manages to avoid it.
Stukov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schultz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stukov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stukov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Schultz staying out of range there.
Stukov looks to land a combination but Schultz avoids it well.
Schultz wants to counter the offense by Stukov and move into the clinch position.
Schultz moves forwards but Stukov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schultz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schultz takes one to the chin there.
Stukov scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stukov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schultz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stukov moves away from the strike by Schultz.
Stukov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schultz.
Stukov lands with an uppercut that bounces Schultz off the cage and back into range.
Stukov throws a solid leg kick but Schultz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stukov.
Schultz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schultz misses with a body shot.
Stukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stukov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schultz tries to counter with a clinch but Stukov shakes him off and moves away.
A left and a right from Stukov both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz misses with an uppercut
and Schultz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stukov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schultz can do to turn this around?
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stukov slips under a jab.
Stukov lands with an uppercut that bounces Schultz off the cage and back into range.
Stukov just misses with a punch to the body.
Schultz tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Stukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schultz.
Stukov missing with a left hand there. Schultz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schultz throws a sloppy body shot
and Stukov counters with an inside leg kick.
Stukov lands a right hook to the body.
Stukov catches Schultz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Schultz is just out of range.
A slow jab from Schultz misses its intended target.
Stukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Stukov scores with a jab. Schultz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schultz throws a poor cross that misses
and Stukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schultz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stukov on the side of the head.#T2#
Stukov avoids the body shot from Schultz.
Stukov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Schultz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schultz misses with a wild combination.
Schultz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stukov connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Stukov.
Stukov looks to throw the jab but Schultz is out of range.
Schultz tries to counter with a clinch but Stukov shakes him off and moves away.
Jab from Schultz.
Sloppy strikes from Schultz. Those never looked like landing.
Stukov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stukov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ron Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schultz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stukov's head backwards.
Stukov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stukov avoids the body shot from Schultz.
Schultz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Stukov.
Stukov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schultz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Schultz misses with a looping left.
Schultz misses with an uppercut. Stukov saw that one coming.
Schultz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Schultz moves into the clinch.
Schultz slows down the pace here. #T4#
Schultz is leaning against Stukov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stukov blocking some punches.
Stukov blocks a body shot from Schultz.
Stukov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stukov looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schultz throws a punch but it's blocked by Stukov.
Schultz scores with a shot to the side of Stukov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schultz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stukov's elbow.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schultz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schultz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!

Petr Stukov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: HRL56     
Date:   Jan 27, 2024
#R1#
Pulizzi misses the shot to the body.
Pulizzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulizzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stukov circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Stukov finds it's way through Pulizzi's defenses.
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulizzi throws a jab when Stukov was well out of range.
Stukov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stukov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stukov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi throws an overhand right that lands on Stukov's shoulder, as Stukov tries to avoid the shot.
Stukov looks to land a combination but Pulizzi avoids it well.
Pulizzi thuds a left hand into Stukov's body.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Stukov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stukov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stukov throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulizzi throws a body punch but Stukov moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with a hook
and Stukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pulizzi is out of range and Stukov settles back down.
Pulizzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stukov swinging wildly here.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Pulizzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stukov scores with a jab.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Stukov tenderised Pulizzi's leg. Pulizzi is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Stukov blocks a jab.
Stukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot.
Stukov lands with a right hand.
Stukov scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Pulizzi misses with a hook. Stukov ducked under it nicely.
Stukov scores with the left hand. Pulizzi knows he should have avoided that one.
Stukov misses with a wild combination.
Pulizzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stukov. Stukov obviously looking to wear him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stukov, as that shot connected. #T3#
Stukov feints a jab promting Pulizzi to slip. Stukov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pulizzi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stukov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stukov throws the kick towards the body but Pulizzi avoids it.
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pulizzi lands a body shot.
Stukov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulizzi's head.
Stukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stukov walks into a jab.
Pulizzi moves out of range as Stukov strikes.
Stukov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulizzi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stukov scrambles back to his feet.
Stukov throws a body punch but Pulizzi moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stukov. That's going to slow Pulizzi down.
Stukov swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Pulizzi throws a jab when Stukov was well out of range.
Stukov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulizzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Stukov.
Stukov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi blocks a low kick nicely.
Pulizzi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pulizzi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Petr Stukov has been cut.
Stukov scores with a sloppy right hand. Pulizzi should have avoided that one.
Pulizzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Stukov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stukov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulizzi slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
Pulizzi slips a straight right by Stukov.
Pulizzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Pulizzi misses.
Stukov unleashes a big counter combination but Pulizzi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petr Stukov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice cross by Stukov.
Stukov lands a jab to Pulizzi's midsection.
Pulizzi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pulizzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stukov! But no joy.
Pulizzi misses with a series of wild punches.
Stukov lands with a right hand.
Pulizzi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stukov counters with a straight right hand.
Pulizzi throws a hook but Stukov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulizzi's sensitive parts.
Pulizzi checks a low kick from Stukov.
It looked like Pulizzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulizzi blocks a jab.
Pulizzi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Pulizzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulizzi misses with a straight left.
Pulizzi lands with a right hand.
Stukov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stukov slips a jab from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pulizzi under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pulizzi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pulizzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stukov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulizzi fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stukov.
Good exchange - Stukov coming out on top.#T2#
Stukov stuns Pulizzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Pulizzi slips under a jab from Stukov.
A telegraphed right hand from Stukov misses the target.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulizzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stukov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stukov moves away from the strike by Pulizzi.
Nice shot lands for Stukov.
Stukov takes a swing at Pulizzi's ribcage but misses.
Pulizzi connects with a right hand. Stukov shakes it off.
Stukov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Pulizzi sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulizzi.#T3#
Nice cross by Stukov.
Pulizzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stukov. Stukov obviously looking to wear him down.
Stukov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stukov moves out of range as Pulizzi strikes.
Good work by Pulizzi as he checks the leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Pulizzi.
Stukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulizzi.
A countering left hand to the body from Stukov misses.
Stukov defending well as Pulizzi loads up on a big left hand.
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stukov lands with a hook. Pulizzi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stukov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stukov digs a good hook to Pulizzi's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulizzi throws an off balance right hand
and Stukov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Pulizzi cracks Stukov with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Stukov. That snapped Pulizzi's head back.
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulizzi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab, jab by Pulizzi - just one landing.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulizzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Stukov counter with a right hand.
Pulizzi looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Stukov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stukov misses with a wild combination.
Stukov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Petr Stukov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Stukov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pulizzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulizzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov throws a body kick that misses.
Stukov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stukov fails to land with a series of punches.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulizzi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stukov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pulizzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stukov counters with a body kick.
Donk. Pulizzi catches Stukov right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Pulizzi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pulizzi connects with a right hand. Stukov shakes it off.
A jab from Pulizzi misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1##KD#
Pulizzi lands a left and a right that send Stukov crashing to the mat, dazed. Pulizzi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Stukov is rocked!
Stukov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulizzi finish him?
Pulizzi looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Stukov seems to have recovered his senses.
Pulizzi misses with an uppercut. Stukov saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stukov.
Stukov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Pulizzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulizzi slips a jab from Stukov.
Stukov misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Pulizzi. #T2#
Stukov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stukov jabs Pulizzi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stukov with the inside leg kick.
Stukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Stukov as he connects with a hook.
Pulizzi needs to keep his hands up - Stukov had a free shot at his head there.
Pulizzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stukov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stukov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pulizzi at a distance.
Stukov scoring well with a low kick there.
Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulizzi.#T3#
Stukov throws a looping overhand right but Pulizzi ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov misses with a series of wild punches.
Pulizzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stukov throws a lazy right hand but Pulizzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Stukov looks to move away, Pulizzi throws a big counter combo but Stukov just gets out of the way.
Pulizzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulizzi throws an off balance right hand
and Stukov counters with a nice body kick.
Joe Pulizzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulizzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stukov moves away.
Stukov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stukov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulizzi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stukov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Stukov looks to land a right hand but Pulizzi moved out of range.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Stukov misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi misses with a straight right.
Stukov with a nice calf kick.
Pulizzi blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Stukov.
Pulizzi moves away from the strike by Stukov.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulizzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stukov connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulizzi lands a jab.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stukov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulizzi on the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!

A victorious Petr Stukov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HRL47     
Date:   Dec 30, 2023
#R1#
Stukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stukov. Flatendo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stukov. That's going to slow Flatendo down.
Stukov misses with a hook.
Stukov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flatendo finds it's way round the side to connect with Stukov's head.
Flatendo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Flatendo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Stukov misses.
Stukov works Flatendo's body with a nice hook.
Flatendo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stukov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stukov connects with a solid leg kick.
Stukov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flatendo's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flatendo avoids the body shot from Stukov.
Flatendo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flatendo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Flatendo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flatendo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flatendo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stukov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flatendo scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Flatendo pushes Stukov up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Stukov. #T1#
Stukov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stukov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flatendo working aggressively here.
Flatendo can't find room to land a body shot as Stukov controls the action.
Flatendo presses Stukov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stukov prevents a body shot from Flatendo. #BC2#
Stukov breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Stukov tenderised Flatendo's leg. Flatendo is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Flatendo's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stukov thows a leg kick but Flatendo checks it
and Flatendo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stukov sizes up Flatendo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Demarcus Flatendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flatendo walks into a stiff left hand from Stukov.
Stukov dips to his left and cracks Flatendo with an uppercut!
Stukov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flatendo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stukov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stukov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flatendo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stukov. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Stukov.
Stukov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flatendo.
Stukov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good shot there by Stukov.
Nice shot lands for Stukov.
Flatendo looks to land a right hand but Stukov moved out of range.
Flatendo throws the left hand but Stukov avoids the punch easily.
Flatendo swings widly with a right hand
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Flatendo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stukov.
Flatendo tries to bum rush Stukov with a series of wild strikes but Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stukov! But no joy.
Flatendo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Flatendo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stukov.
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Flatendo rushes Stukov and presses him up against the cage.
Flatendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flatendo being controlled against the cage.
Stukov is looking to break free of the clinch but Flatendo has double underhooks.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Flatendo keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Stukov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flatendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flatendo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Stukov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stukov throws a poor cross that misses
and Flatendo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Stukov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stukov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stukov connects with a solid leg kick.
Stukov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flatendo misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut there from Stukov.
Nice defenses there by Stukov.
Flatendo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stukov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stukov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Flatendo misses with an uppercut
and Stukov counters with a stiff right hand.
Stukov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stukov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flatendo's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flatendo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stukov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stukov throws a sloppy head kick and Flatendo moves out of range easily.
Flatendo misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stukov throws a combination. Flatendo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flatendo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stukov.
Stukov thuds a left hand into Flatendo's body.#CL#
Flatendo has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Stukov manages to break the clinch.
Stukov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stukov lands a body shot.
Stukov connects with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Stukov.
Flatendo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stukov scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stukov.
Stukov lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Flatendo.
Flatendo ducks under a wild hook from Stukov.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stukov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flatendo doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Stukov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stukov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stukov lands a nice looking body shot.
Flatendo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flatendo misses with a double jab.
Flatendo backing away here, and Stukov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Flatendo swings widly with a right hand
letting Stukov counter with a right hand.
Stukov slips a jab and a cross from Flatendo.
Flatendo ducks right into an uppercut from Stukov.
Flatendo tries to bum rush Stukov with a series of wild strikes but Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Flatendo backs off Stukov throws a huge counter combo but Flatendo manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - Stukov scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flatendo slips a straight right by Stukov.
Demarcus Flatendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Flatendo blocks the low kick.
Stukov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flatendo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Flatendo misses with a hook
and Stukov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Stukov lands a nice looking body kick.
Stukov misses with a head kick.
Stukov tries to bum rush Flatendo with a series of wild strikes but Flatendo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Flatendo misses.
Flatendo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stukov can pounce on him.
Flatendo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stukov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Flatendo throws a poor cross that misses
and Stukov counters with a straight right hand.
Stukov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flatendo blocks a head kick by Stukov.
Flatendo misses with a combination
and Stukov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Flatendo.
A little feinted left hand from Flatendo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stukov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flatendo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A cross from Flatendo lands.#T3#
A left lands for Stukov.
Stukov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flatendo back to the cage. Stukov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stukov misses with a hook.
Stukov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Flatendo checks it.
Stukov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flatendo misses with a combination
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Flatendo walks into a jab.
A left lands for Stukov.
Stukov moves out of range as Flatendo strikes.
Flatendo drops his hands momentarily and Stukov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stukov scores with a punch to the head.
Stukov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Flatendo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A good leg kick by Stukov. #T4#
Flatendo fails to land with a series of punches.
Flatendo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flatendo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donk. Stukov catches Flatendo right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Flatendo clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Stukov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stukov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Flatendo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flatendo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stukov dodges the punch combination from Flatendo.
Stukov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stukov slips a straight right by Flatendo.
Stukov is looking to slow Flatendo down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stukov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flatendos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stukov lands a nice looking body shot.
Flatendo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stukov.
Stukov lands with an uppercut that bounces Flatendo off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Flatendo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flatendo throws a hook but Stukov blocks it.
Flatendo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Flatendo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stukov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Stukov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flatendo doesn't seem phased though.
Flatendo misses with a hook. Stukov ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Stukov.
Flatendo throws a combination that misses
and Stukov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stukov misses with a looping right.
Flatendo walks into a stiff left hand from Stukov.
Stukov connects with a body shot that sends Flatendo's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flatendo throws a hook but Stukov blocks it.
Flatendo tries to close the distance and clinch but Stukov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stukov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Stukov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stukov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice leg kick from Stukov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stukov slips under a jab.
Stukov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stukov jabs Flatendo right on the nose. Flatendo blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Flatendo clinches with his opponent.
Stukov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Flatendo.
Flatendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Stukov.
Stukov blocking some punches.
Flatendo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Flatendo.
A frustrated look appears on Stukov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Demarcus Flatendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Flatendo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flatendo misses with a body punch.
Flatendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flatendo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stukov's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stukov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flatendo.
Flatendo has a couple of punches blocked by Stukov.
A head punch on the inside from Flatendo fails to land.
Flatendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Stukov.
Stukov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flatendo misses with the head strike.
Stukov tries to circle away but Flatendo has him pinned against the cage.
Stukov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Stukov to work.
Stukov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Demarcus Flatendo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stukov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Stukov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stukov punishes Flatendo's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Flatendo does no damage.
Flatendo fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stukov throws a leg kick that misses.
Stukov lands a two punch combo.
Stukov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stukov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flatendo wants to clinch.
Stukov throws a hook but Flatendo avoids it easily.
Stukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stukov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stukov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flatendo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Flatendo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stukov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Flatendo blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Flatendo.
Flatendo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stukov with a nice cross.
Stukov is looking to chop away at Flatendo's legs.
Flatendo scores with a jab. Stukov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stukov slips a jab from Flatendo.
Stukov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flatendo doesn't seem bothered though.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stukov ducks right into an uppercut from Flatendo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Stukov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stukov 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!

During a confident post fight interview, Petr Stukov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: HRL43     
Date:   Dec 16, 2023
#R1#
Siuta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stukov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Siuta just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Stukov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Siuta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stukov counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Stukov misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Siuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Siuta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stukov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stukov connects with the punch.
Stukov ducks under a wild hook from Siuta.
Stukov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stukov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siuta.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Siuta misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stukov throws a body punch but Siuta moves out of range. #T1#
A lazy left from Stukov finds it's target.
Stukov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Stukov.
Stukov misses the body punch
and Siuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Stukov thows a leg kick but Siuta checks it
and Siuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siuta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Siuta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stukov with a body shot.
Stukov jabs Siuta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Siuta counters with a right hand to the body.
Stukov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siuta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stukov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stukov throws a combination that misses
letting Siuta counter with a right hand. #T2#
Stukov lands a slapping body shot.
Stukov ducks under a wild hook from Siuta.
Siuta throws a hook but Stukov avoids it easily.
Stukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stukov.
Siuta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stukov.
Stukov clobbers Siuta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stukov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stukov throws out a leg kick but Siuta moves out of range and Stukov only half commits.
Siuta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stukov finds it's way round the side to connect with Siuta's head.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stukov misses with a leg kick
and Siuta counters with a nice body shot.
Siuta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from Stukov. #T3#
Stukov lands a leg kick that knocks Siuta off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Siuta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stukov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Stukov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stukov throws a low kick, looking for Siuta's leg but Siuta calmly moves out of range.
Siuta tries to counter by closing the distance.
Siuta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stukov misses with a hook.
Siuta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stukov.
Stukov throws a body shot but no joy.
Siuta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stukov misses with a jab to the body
and Siuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Stukov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stukov blocks a jab.#T4#
Stukov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stukov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siuta manages to avoid it.
Siuta slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
Stukov throws the left hand but Siuta avoids the punch easily.
Stukov scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stukov lands with an overhand left.
Stukov misses with a two punch combination.
Stukov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siuta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stukov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stukov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stukov throws a head kick that misses.
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Siuta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Siuta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stukov on the side of the head.
Siuta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stukov lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Siuta clinches.
Siuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Stukov controls his hands.
Stukov is trying to stall.
Stukov blocks a body shot from Siuta.
Siuta lands an uppercut.
Siuta lands a shoulder strike.
Stukov throws a head punch that misses.
Siuta tries a body shot but Stukov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siuta digs a right hand into Stukov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stukov's gas tank.
Siuta misses with a punch to the body.
Siuta is working Stukov over against the cage.#BC2#
Siuta breaks the clinch.
Siuta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Siuta.
Stukov misses with an uppercut
and Siuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stukov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Siuta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Siuta cracks Stukov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stukov lands with a right hand.
Stukov defending well as Siuta loads up on a big left hand.
Siuta throws a jab but it's blocked by Stukov.
Siuta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Stukov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stukov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Siuta 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siuta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stukov throws a head kick that misses.
Stukov misses with a left hand
and Siuta counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Petr Stukov has been cut.
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Siuta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petr Stukov is winning the standup battle so far.
Stukov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Siuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stukov moves away.
Stukov throwing a counter right hand but Siuta manages to avoid it.
Stukov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Siuta swings for the body but Stukov moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Stukov
and Siuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Stukov is rocked!
Nice cross by Siuta.
Oh Stukov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stukov slips under a jab.#T3#
Siuta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
It seemed like Siuta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stukov seems to have got his legs back now.
Stukov tries to score with a low kick but Siuta moves his leg out of the way.
Stukov scores with a nice strike.
A punch combination from Stukov misses.
Siuta throws out a counter right but Stukov avoids it with no problem.
Siuta tries to clinch but Stukov is having none of it.
Stukov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stukov connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stukov. Siuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siuta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Siuta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stukov in his tracks.
Siuta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stukov throws a poor cross that misses
and Siuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stukov slips a jab and a cross from Siuta.
Siuta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siuta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stukov can pounce on him.
Siuta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Siuta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stukov lands a jab to the nose.
Siuta dodges the punch combination from Stukov.
A jab lands there for Stukov.
Stukov throws the left hand but Siuta avoids the punch easily.
Siuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Stukov misses.
A big right from Stukov misses.
Siuta misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stukov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jan Siuta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Petr Stukov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Siuta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stukov under the eye.
Siuta throws a poor cross that misses
and Stukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siuta! But no joy.
Siuta lunges at Stukov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stukov's hand.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siuta moves away.
Siuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stukov misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Siuta clinches up with Stukov and pushes him back against the cage.
Stukov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Siuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stukov.
Stukov misses with a shot to the body
and Siuta counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siuta on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Stukov lands a lovely overhand right.
Stukov throws a low kick but Siuta moves out of range easily.
Siuta misses with a looping left.
Stukov dips to his left and cracks Siuta with an uppercut!
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Siuta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siuta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Siuta moves out of range of the body kick from Stukov.
Siuta misses with a looping right.
Stukov misses with a lunging right hand
and Siuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Siuta coming out on top.#CL2#
Siuta takes the fight into the clinch.
Siuta digs a right hand into Stukov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stukov's gas tank. #T2#
Stukov working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Stukov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stukov looks to land a right hand but Siuta moved out of range.
Stukov throws a lazy head kick
and Siuta counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Stukov misses
and Siuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Stukov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Siuta misses.
Siuta lands a big right hook! Stukov looks hurt but is still standing! Siuta lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Stukov falls down and Siuta dives in with a huge hammer fist! Stukov's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Siuta runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jan Siuta!
A victorious Jan Siuta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HRL39     
Date:   Dec 02, 2023
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Stukov. Beautiful body shot.
Stukov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Flatendo as he checks the leg kick.
Flatendo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Flatendo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stukov.
Flatendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stukov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flatendo misses with a looping left.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flatendo throws the left hand but Stukov avoids the punch easily.
Stukov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Flatendo scores with a jab.
Flatendo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stukov finds it's way round the side to connect with Flatendo's head.
Flatendo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stukov.
Stukov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Flatendo tries to bum rush Stukov with a series of wild strikes but Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stukov slips a straight right by Flatendo.
Flatendo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flatendo moves to clinch but Stukov breaks away
and Stukov counters with a nice uppercut.
Flatendo throws a series of punches but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stukov lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Flatendo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stukov scores with a jab to the body.
Stukov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flatendo tries to clinch there but Stukov circles away.
A jab from Flatendo misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stukov misses the target.
Flatendo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stukov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stukov jabs Flatendo right on the nose. Flatendo blinks but takes it well.
Flatendo drops his hands momentarily and Stukov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Flatendo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Flatendo is just out of range.#CL2#
Flatendo closes the distance and pushes Stukov back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flatendo lands with a left to the head.
Stukov'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.
Stukov blocks an uppercut.
Stukov is trying to force a seperation but Flatendo has the dominant position.#T2#
Flatendo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stukov's elbow.
Flatendo tries to throw a body punch but Stukov avoids it by throwing Flatendo back against the cage.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stukov can't break the clinch.
Stukov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flatendo misses with the head strike.
Stukov is pushing Flatendo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Flatendo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flatendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Flatendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flatendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Stukov.
Stukov blocks an uppercut.
Stukov is trying to force a seperation but Flatendo has the dominant position.
Flatendo cracks Stukov with a nice body shot.#T3##BC#
Stukov breaks the clinch.
Flatendo slips a jab from Stukov.
A big left from Flatendo misses.
Flatendo misses with a straight left.
Stukov scores with a nice head shot.
Flatendo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stukov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Flatendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Flatendo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flatendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flatendo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flatendo throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flatendo.
A right hook to the body lands for Flatendo.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stukov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
I was talking to Stukov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Flatendo keeps him there for the moment.
Flatendo misses with the head strike.
Stukov blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stukov.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stukov tries to circle away but Flatendo has him pinned against the cage.
Flatendo working aggressively here.
Flatendo lands with a light punch inside.
Flatendo has a couple of punches blocked by Stukov.
Stukov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stukov blocks a body shot from Flatendo.
Flatendo prevents Stukov from breaking the clinch.
Flatendo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 Petr Stukov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Stukov gets tackled into the cage by Flatendo. Flatendo maintains the clinch.
Stukov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stukov fails to land.
Flatendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stukov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flatendo has him pressed against the cage.
Flatendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demarcus Flatendo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Flatendo.
Flatendo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stukov's elbow. #BC#
Stukov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stukov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flatendo.
Demarcus Flatendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stukov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Flatendo blocks the leg kick.
Flatendo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flatendo throws a lazy uppercut
and Stukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flatendo drops his hands momentarily and Stukov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stukov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petr Stukov is winning the standup battle so far.
Flatendo looks to clinch
and Stukov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Flatendo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Stukov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flatendo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stukov misses with a hook.
Stukov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flatendo can do to turn this around?
Flatendo slips a straight right by Stukov.
Stukov lunges at Flatendo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flatendo's hand.
A low kick lands for Stukov.
Flatendo checks a leg kick nicely.
Flatendo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stukov lands a nice shot that snaps Flatendo's head back.
Flatendo misses with a double jab
and Stukov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flatendo tries to clinch up but Stukov circles away and keeps his distance.
Stukov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flatendo. That did some damage!
Stukov's corner calls for a 1-2. Stukov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Flatendo throws a lazy right hand but Stukov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flatendo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
Flatendo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Flatendo 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.#T2#
Stukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stukov looks to land a combination but Flatendo avoids it well.
Flatendo connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Stukov.
Flatendo looks to land a combination but Stukov avoids it well.
Flatendo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stukov tries a low kick but Flatendo avoids it.
Stukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flatendo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stukov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Flatendo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flatendo missing with a left hand there. Stukov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Stukov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flatendo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Flatendo scores with a jab to the head.
Stukov slips a jab and a cross from Flatendo.
Flatendo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flatendo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flatendo there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Stukov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Flatendo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Flatendo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stukov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot by Stukov.
Flatendo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stukov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flatendos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stukov lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Flatendo misses the target.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Flatendo moves away and avoids it.
Flatendo throws out a counter right but Stukov avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Flatendo. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stukov misses with a double jab.
Stukov throws a jab when Flatendo was well out of range.
Stukov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stukov throws a hook but Flatendo blocks it.#T4#
Flatendo checks the leg kick.
Stukov misses with a body kick.
Flatendo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stukov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Petr Stukov has been cut.
Stukov misses with a head kick.
Flatendo throws out a counter right but Stukov avoids it with no problem.
Flatendo loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
Flatendo stalks Stukov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stukov's face. Stukov staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Flatendo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stukov, pushing him back against the cage.
Flatendo throws a head punch that misses.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stukov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stukov trying to control the position but instead, Flatendo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stukov into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flatendo tries to work over Stukov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flatendo lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petr Stukov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Flatendo fails to land with a series of punches.
Stukov lands a leg kick that knocks Flatendo off balance momentarily.
Stukov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stukov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flatendo back to the cage. Stukov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stukov looks to throw the jab but Flatendo is out of range.
Flatendo misses with a right hand
and Stukov counters with a right hand to the body. #KD2#
Flatendo lands a left and a right that send Stukov crashing to the mat, dazed. Flatendo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flatendo ducks under a wild hook from Stukov.#CL2#
Flatendo moves into the clinch.
Flatendo scores with a shoulder strike.
Stukov is trying to push Flatendo away but Flatendo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Flatendo fails to land.
Flatendo tries to work over Stukov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Stukov.
Flatendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Stukov.
Flatendo misses with some punches.
Flatendo has Stukov pressed against the cage, preventing Stukov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Flatendo keeps him there for the moment.
Stukov working hard to break the clinch.
Flatendo throws a head punch that misses.
Flatendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Stukov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stukov moves away from the strike by Flatendo.
Flatendo looks to land a combination but Stukov avoids it well.
Stukov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stukov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flatendo's sensitive parts.
A left lands for Stukov.
Flatendo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stukov.
Stukov throws a hook but Flatendo avoids it easily.
Stukov misses with a double jab
and Flatendo counters with a stiff right hand.
Flatendo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Flatendo.
Demarcus Flatendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Stukov.
The crowd cheers as Flatendo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stukov doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Stukov lands a really nice looking cross but Flatendo seems unphased.
Flatendo throws a right hand that Stukov ducks under and follows up with a left that Stukov also avoids with ease.
Stukov with a nice cross.
Stukov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flatendo looks to throw the jab but Stukov is out of range.
Flatendo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Flatendo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Flatendo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stukov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stukov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Stukov. #T3#
Stukov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stukov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stukov.
Demarcus Flatendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flatendo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stukov staying out of range there.
Stukov digs a good hook to Flatendo's body.
Stukov misses with a body kick.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Flatendo moves away and avoids it.
Flatendo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flatendo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stukov.
Stukov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Flatendo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Stukov lands a nice looking body shot.
Flatendo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flatendo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stukov circles away quickly and effectively.
Flatendo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Flatendo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stukov.
Flatendo tries to clinch up.
Stukov scores with a nice strike.
Flatendo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stukov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Flatendo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stukov counters with a nice uppercut.
Flatendo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stukov.
Stukov thuds his right hand into Flatendo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stukov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flatendo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stukov.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!

After winning the bout, Petr Stukov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: HRL36     
Date:   Nov 19, 2023
#R1#
Stukov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stukov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kivi's head.
A head kick misses from Stukov.
Kivi clobbers Stukov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stukov tries to bum rush Kivi with a series of wild strikes but Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi.
Stukov misses with a double jab.
Stukov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kivi checks it well.
Stukov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kivi.
Stukov misses with a straight right.
Kivi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.#CL#
Kivi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stukov is trying to push Kivi away but Kivi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Kivi.
Kivi scores with a shoulder strike.
Stukov wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Stukov breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Stukov slips a straight right by Kivi.
Kivi ducks right into an uppercut from Stukov.
Stukov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kivi.
Kivi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Kivi is predictable there
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stukov cracks Kivi with a good jab.
Kivi tries to land a front kick but Stukov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kivi takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kivi.
Stukov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stukov tries to land a leg kick but Kivi saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi working aggressively here.
Stukov trying to stall but Kivi improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stukov backwards. #T2#
Kivi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Stukov working hard to break the clinch.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Stukov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stukov is trying to push Kivi away but Kivi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kivi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stukov.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi keeps control of Stukov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Stukov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kivi has Stukov pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi. #T3#
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Stukov is trying to break free.
Stukov can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stukov.
A frustrated look appears on Stukov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kivi lands a hook that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kivi presses Stukov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stukov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stukov blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kivi. #T4#
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stukov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stukov lands with a left to the head.
Kivi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Stukov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Stukov avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Stukov wants to break free but Kivi has control.
Kivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kivi. #BC2#
Stukov breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kivi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kivi misses with an uppercut.
Kivi staying out of range there.
Kivi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stukov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kivi.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kivi thumps Stukov with a low kick.
Stukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stukov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivi.
Kivi throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov avoids the head kick by Kivi.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kivi throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivi misses with a low kick.
Stukov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kivi misses with a right hand
and Stukov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi throws a lazy right hand but Stukov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kivi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stukov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Stukov connects with a nice looking jab.
Stukov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kivi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stukov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kivi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stukov moves out of range of the body kick from Kivi.
Stukov scores with the left hand. Kivi knows he should have avoided that one.
Stukov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kivi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A jab lands there for Stukov.
Stukov is looking to land body kicks.
Stukov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kivi slips a jab from Stukov.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Stukov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stukov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kivi's head backwards.
Stukov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Kivi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but Stukov ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov walks into a straight right hand from Kivi.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Kivi drives through and clinches with Stukov against the cage.
Kivi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Stukov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Stukov blocks the low kick.
Stukov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kivi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stukov. Stukov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kivi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stukov's head.
Stukov throws the left hand but Kivi avoids the punch easily.
Kivi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kivi is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stukov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Kivi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
Kivi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kivi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kivi staying out of range there.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by Stukov as he checks the leg kick.
Kivi lands a jab.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kivi, as that shot connected.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stukov swings for the body but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
Stukov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stukov scores with a nice right hand.
Kivi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kivi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
Kivi doesn't manage to clinch there - Stukov circles away.
Stukov lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
Kivi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stukov throws out the jab.
Kivi misses with a looping right.
Stukov slips under a jab.
Stukov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stukov.
Kivi swings widly with a right hand
and Kivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kivi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stukov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stukov.
Kivi jabs Stukov right on the nose. Stukov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov misses the jab.
Kivi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi.
Stukov misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Petr Stukov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Stukov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Kivi.
Stukov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kivi checks it well.
Kivi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stukov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stukov throws a jab when Kivi was well out of range.
Stukov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kivi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivi misses with a right hand
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stukov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kivi is out of range and Stukov settles back down.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kivi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stukov ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Kivi.
Stukov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kivi misses the jab.
Kivi fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Kivi jabs Stukov right on the nose. Stukov blinks but takes it well.
Kivi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
Kivi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stukov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stukov! But no joy.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. Stukov saw that one coming.
Stukov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Stukov.
Stukov moves out of range as Kivi strikes.
Stukov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kivi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stukov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivi manages to avoid it.
Kivi lunges at Stukov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stukov's hand.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
Stukov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kivi. Kivi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stukov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stukov throws a body punch but Kivi moves out of range. #T2#
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!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short right from Kivi.
Stukov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi pushes Stukov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Stukov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stukov tries to stall but Kivi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stukov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Stukov cracks Kivi with a nice body shot.
Stukov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stukov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi lands a shot to the body.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stukovs head.
Stukov tries to circle away but Kivi has him pinned against the cage.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Kivi to work. #BC2#
Stukov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kivi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
A big right from Kivi misses.
Kivi with a nice cross.#CL#
Kivi has closed the distance and engaged Stukov in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
Stukov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kivi works on Stukov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stukov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stukov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kivi scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Stukov breaks the clinch.
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Kivi's shoulder, as Kivi tries to avoid the shot.
Kivi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kivi moves to clinch but Stukov breaks away
and Stukov counters with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Kivi!

During a confident post fight interview, Raimo Kivi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: HRL27 Petric vs Thibodeaux     
Date:   Oct 21, 2023
#R1#
Stukov lands with a straight right. Entwhistle didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut.
Stukov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Entwhistle checks it well.
Entwhistle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Stukov.
A telegraphed right hand from Stukov misses the target.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Entwhistle.
A punch lands to the side of Entwhistle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stukov throws a sloppy head kick and Entwhistle moves out of range easily.
Entwhistle avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick lands for Stukov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Entwhistle moves away and avoids it.
Stukov connects with a solid leg kick.
Entwhistle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stukov tries to bum rush Entwhistle with a series of wild strikes but Entwhistle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stukov is looking to chop away at Entwhistle's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stukov throws out a loose jab but Entwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Entwhistle moved out of range nicely.
Entwhistle slips under a jab.
Entwhistle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Entwhistle looks to land a combination but Stukov avoids it well.
Stukov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Entwhistle looks to land a combination but Stukov avoids it well.
It looked like Stukov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Entwhistle tries a head kick but it misses.
Stukov lunges at Entwhistle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Entwhistle's hand.
Stukov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Entwhistle's sensitive parts.
Entwhistle defending well as Stukov loads up on a big left hand.
Entwhistle throws a counter combo.
Stukov throws a hook but Entwhistle avoids it easily.
Entwhistle has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stukov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Entwhistle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Entwhistle throws a counter combo.
Stukov sizes up Entwhistle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Stukov does no damage. #T2#
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!
Entwhistle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stukov lands with a shot to the body.
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Entwhistle's head but Entwhistle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Entwhistle throws a right and a left that Stukov avoids nicely.
A combination from Entwhistle does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Stukov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stukov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Entwhistle in his tracks.
Entwhistle ducks under a wild hook from Stukov.
Entwhistle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stukov lands with a right hand.
Stukov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Entwhistle avoids a kick to the body.
Entwhistle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Entwhistle misses with the combination.
Stukov throws a body shot but no joy.
Stukov is looking to land body kicks.
Stukov works the jab nicely.
Entwhistle staying out of range there.#T3#
Entwhistle misses with a double jab.
Stukov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Entwhistle's corner calls for a 1-2. Entwhistle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stukov misses with a hook.
Entwhistle is looking for the big counter here.
A clash of legs there as Entwhistle blocks the low kick.
Entwhistle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stukov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Entwhistle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Entwhistle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stukov circles away quickly and effectively.
Stukov throws a good cross that connects.
Stukov tries to bum rush Entwhistle with a series of wild strikes but Entwhistle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stukov. Entwhistle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entwhistle misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Entwhistle misses with a double jab
and Stukov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Entwhistle misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Entwhistle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Entwhistle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stukov backs up against the cage.
Stukov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Entwhistle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stukov throws out the jab.
Stukov slips under a jab from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle throws a series of strikes that have Stukov backpedaling.
Entwhistle swinging wildly here.
Stukov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stukov works Entwhistle's body with a nice hook.
Stukov scores with a nice strike.
Stukov blocks a jab.
Stukov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Entwhistle throws a series of punches but Stukov moves out of range.
No joy there for Entwhistle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stukov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Entwhistle backs up against the cage. #ROC#Entwhistle is rocked!
John Entwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Entwhistle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Entwhistle is still on wobbly legs! Can Stukov finish him?
OH! Entwhistle has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Stukov smells blood and charges in for the finish! Stukov unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Entwhistle sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Petr Stukov!
Petr Stukov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: HRL22     
Date:   Oct 01, 2023
#R1#
Stukov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulizzi.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pulizzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stukov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulizzi on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Pulizzi has been cut.
Stukov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulizzi's head.
Stukov throws a body kick that misses.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Stukov missing with a left hand there. Pulizzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulizzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stukov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulizzi.
Stukov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pulizzi throws a hook but Stukov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Stukov misses.
Pulizzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Stukov misses
enabling Pulizzi to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Pulizzi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stukov to score with a decent uppercut.
Pulizzi throws a hook to the side of Stukov's head but Stukov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Stukov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulizzi takes one on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pulizzi checks a leg kick.
Stukov thuds a left hand into Pulizzi's body.
Pulizzi throws an overhand right that lands on Stukov's shoulder, as Stukov tries to avoid the shot.
Stukov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Stukov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stukov throws a right hand that Pulizzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulizzi also avoids with ease.
Stukov connects with a looping right hand.
Stukov tries to score with a low kick but Pulizzi moves his leg out of the way.
Stukov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Stukov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov thows a leg kick but Pulizzi checks it
and Pulizzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Petr Stukov has been cut.
Stukov misses with a leg kick
and Pulizzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stukov misses with a left hand
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulizzi moves out of range as Stukov strikes.
Pulizzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Stukov.
Stukov is looking for the big counter here.
Pulizzi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stukov lands a jab.
Pulizzi staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Stukov misses.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Stukov throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stukov. #T3#
Pulizzi throws a hook but Stukov avoids it easily.
Stukov lands a jab.
A jab lands there for Stukov.
Pulizzi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pulizzi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pulizzi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stukov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stukov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pulizzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pulizzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Pulizzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stukov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Pulizzi blocks a jab.
As Stukov looks to move away, Pulizzi throws a big counter combo but Stukov just gets out of the way.
Stukov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Stukov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pulizzi slips a jab from Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with an uppercut. Stukov saw that one coming.
Stukov thuds a left hand into Pulizzi's body.
Pulizzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stukov.
A good leg kick by Stukov.
Stukov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stukov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stukov misses with a straight right.
It looked like Pulizzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pulizzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stukov.
Stukov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stukov throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Pulizzi to counter with a crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pulizzi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pulizzi misses with a right hand
and Pulizzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulizzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stukov.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi dodges the punch combination from Stukov.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stukov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi throws a right hand that misses
and Stukov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Pulizzi's head but Pulizzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulizzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pulizzi looks to land a right hand but Stukov moved out of range.
Stukov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulizzi throws a right hand that misses
and Stukov counters with a low kick, right behind Pulizzi 's knee.
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stukov lands a nice looking body shot.
Stukov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulizzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulizzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulizzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Stukov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulizzi.
Pulizzi ducks under a wild hook from Stukov.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Stukov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stukov just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Pulizzi blocks a jab.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulizzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Stukov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stukov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pulizzi under the eye.
Pulizzi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov throws a front kick aimed at Pulizzi's knee but Pulizzi avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stukov.
Pulizzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stukov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulizzi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pulizzi blocks a head kick by Stukov.
Pulizzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulizzi lunges at Stukov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stukov's hand.
Stukov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulizzi misses with a looping right.#T3#
Pulizzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Stukov cracks Pulizzi with a good jab.
Pulizzi misses with a straight left.
Pulizzi ducks right into an uppercut from Stukov.
Stukov throws out a loose jab but Pulizzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulizzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stukov counters with a one-two to the body.
Pulizzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stukov.
Pulizzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulizzi scores with a nice head shot.
Stukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulizzi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulizzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stukov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulizzi on the side of the head.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Stukov there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stukov throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukov throws a body punch but Pulizzi moves out of range.
Stukov throws a low kick but Pulizzi moves out of range easily.
Pulizzi is looking to counter punch.
Stukov throws a body punch but Pulizzi moves out of range.
Pulizzi appears to be looking for a big counter.#KD#
Pulizzi lands a left and a right that send Stukov crashing to the mat, dazed. Pulizzi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Stukov is rocked!
Pulizzi ducks under a wild hook from Stukov.
Stukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulizzi finish him?
Pulizzi misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov seems to have recovered his senses.
Stukov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Stukov - just one landing.
Stukov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pulizzi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stukov is looking to slow Pulizzi down with leg kicks.
Stukov misses with a hook
and Pulizzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Stukov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stukov. That's going to slow Pulizzi down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pulizzi checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov clobbers Pulizzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stukov connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Stukov misses the target.
Jab by Stukov.#T1#
A slow jab from Pulizzi misses its intended target.
Stukov scores with a jab to the body.
Stukov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stukov with a nice cross.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi takes one on the button.
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stukov works the jab nicely.
Stukov lands the left hand.#T2#
Stukov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulizzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Stukov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulizzi throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulizzi throws a right hand that misses
and Stukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukov tries to bum rush Pulizzi with a series of wild strikes but Pulizzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Pulizzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stukov connects with a body shot.
Pulizzi throws out a loose jab but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulizzi misses the shot to the body.
Stukov lands a jab to Pulizzi's midsection.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Stukov misses with a body punch
and Stukov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stukov throws a series of punches but Pulizzi moves out of range. #T3#
Pulizzi misses with the combination.
Stukov with a nice calf kick.
Stukov connects with a leg kick.
Joe Pulizzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulizzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Pulizzi throws a hook to the side of Stukov's head but Stukov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Pulizzi misses.
Pulizzi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pulizzi there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Pulizzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulizzi is just out of range.
Stukov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stukov misses with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Stukov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stukov.
Stukov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulizzi tries to bum rush Stukov with a series of wild strikes but Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pulizzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stukov can pounce on him.
Pulizzi walks into a left hand.
Pulizzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!

During a confident post fight interview, Petr Stukov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: HFL14 Taylor vs Andolini     
Date:   Sep 02, 2023
#R1#
Stukov lands a lovely overhand right.
Stukov stuffs the takedown.
A good leg kick by Stukov.
Chief misses with a low kick.
Stukov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stukov's corner calls for a 1-2. Stukov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chief tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chief has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chief shoots in for a double leg but Stukov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Chief shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chief showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chief is trying to control. Stukov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stukov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chief is working away from the top position though.#ES#
Stukov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chief keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stukov blocks an elbow strike.
Stukov blocks an elbow strike from Chief.
Stukov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#It looks like Island Chief has been cut.#BC#
Stukov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Stukov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chief fails with the takedown
and Stukov counters with a series of strikes. Chief will be more careful next time no doubt.
Petr Stukov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Island Chief.
Stukov scores with a leg kick.
Chief doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chief shoots and misses
and Stukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Chief is rocked!
Island Chief seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stukov scoring well with a low kick there.
Chief is still on wobbly legs! Can Stukov finish him?
Petr Stukov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chief misses with a takedown attempt
and Stukov counters with a straight right hand.
Chief looks winded!
Chief on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chief with a poor takedown
and Chief takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stukov cracks Chief with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chief on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stukov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stukov connects with a jab.#T2#
Chief gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Stukov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chief! Stukov lets Chief back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Stukov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Chief to the canvas! Chief doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Stukov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petr Stukov!
A victorious Petr Stukov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HRL4: Jackson vs Hasty     
Date:   Jul 31, 2023
#R1#
Nice body kick from Stukov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anora.
Stukov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stukov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stukov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stukov lands a nice looking body shot.
Stukov with a jab.
Stukov scores with a jab to the body.
Stukov jabs at Anora's body.
Stukov lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Ricardo Anora has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stukov scores with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Stukov.
Stukov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stukov throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Stukov slips under a jab.
Stukov stuffs the takedown.
Stukov lands a jab to the head.
Stukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stukov catches Anora with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left lands for Stukov.
Stukov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anora's head.
Stukov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anora takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anora on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stukov connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stukov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stukov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Stukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Ricardo Anora's cut even more.#CL2#
Anora gets a clinch. #BC#
Stukov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stukov is looking to slow Anora down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Stukov.
Stukov lands a two punch combo.
Stukov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Stukov throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Anora stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Stukov follows into mount! #ROC#Anora is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Ricardo Anora's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anora keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stukov misses with a head shot.
Anora is desperately trying to improve his position but Stukov has a good base and remains in mount.
Stukov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Anora bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Anora controlling from the top position. #T3#
Stukov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anora preventing the sweep.
Anora tries to free his leg and advance position but Stukov is retaining full guard.
Anora seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anora postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anora won't allow Stukov to get back to his feet.
Stukov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anora controls the pace.
Anora passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anora just content to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Anora's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stukov scores with a one two! Anora had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anora looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Stukov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anora.
Petr Stukov is winning the standup battle so far.
Stukov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anora.
Anora is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anora walks into a left hand.
Anora gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#Ricardo Anora's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stukov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stukov wants it to stay on the feet.
Anora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick lands for Stukov.
Stukov lunges at Anora with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anora's hand.
Anora's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stukov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stukov lands a head kick!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Petr Stukov!
A very excited looking Petr Stukov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Ricardo Anora spoke after the fight, saying 'he did a really good job, he was the better fighter today, congrats to him, all the respect'.

 

Event: KIFC 97     
Date:   Jun 27, 2023
#R1#
Stukov looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
Moore wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Stukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stukov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moore's hands.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Stukov.
Stukov misses with an uppercut
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stukov's corner calls for a 1-2. Stukov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moore defending well as Stukov loads up on a big left hand.
Moore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stukov lands a nice hook to Moore's body. Moore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stukov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moore has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moore.
Stukov scores with a jab.#T1#
Stukov digs a good body shot into Moore's ribs.
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stukov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Stukov lands a head shot.
Stukov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters circling a little - Stukov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Stukov.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stukov misses with a few strikes there.
Moore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stukov moves away.
Stukov catches Moore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good standup being displayed there by Stukov as he connects with a hook.
Stukov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stukov lands a jab.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stukov.
Stukov with a nice cross.
Stukov misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Moore misses its target.
Stukov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moore's head backwards.
Stukov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stukov throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stukov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moore slips a straight right by Stukov.
Moore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stukov throws a push kick but Moore slaps the foot to one side.
Stukov tries to score with a low kick but Moore moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stukov digs a good hook to Moore's body.
Stukov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moore.
It looked like Moore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stukov.
Stukov misses with a leg kick.
Moore tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stukov manages to circle out of the way.
Stukov scores with a jab.
Stukov misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Stukov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Stukov stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
Moore is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stukov.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stukov throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Moore misses its target.
Stukov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moore.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stukov throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Moore is looking for a counter combo.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Moore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stukov.
Stukov's corner calls for a 1-2. Stukov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stukov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Stukov.
Moore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that round.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Moore blocks a jab.
Stukov swings widly with a right hand
letting Moore counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Petr Stukov has been cut.
Stukov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moore has time to react.
Stukov tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away.
Stukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Moore slips under a jab from Stukov.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Stukov throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Moore misses the target.
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov throws a low kick, looking for Moore's leg but Moore calmly moves out of range.
Moore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stukov misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stukov cracks Moore with a good jab.
Stukov scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Stukov tries to score with a low kick but Moore moves his leg out of the way.
Moore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stukov to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Stukov
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Stukov misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore takes one on the button.
Stukov lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stukov with the inside leg kick.
Moore dodges the punch combination from Stukov.
A counter left hand to the body from Moore misses its target.
Stukov cracks Moore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Stukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stukov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Stukov misses.
As Stukov tries to get set, Moore tries to push him back and clinch up but Stukov manages to avoid the attempt.
Stukov walks into a left hand.
Stukov takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Stukov throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Moore counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moore.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore presses Stukov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Stukov controls his hands.
Stukov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stukov is trying to break the clinch but Moore is controlling him.
Stukov prevents a body shot from Moore.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Moore pushes Stukov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stukov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stukov up against the cage.
Moore cracks Stukov with a nice body shot.
Moore lands a shoulder strike.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore leaning his opponent against the cage.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
Moore tries a body shot but Stukov blocks it.
Moore lands a right hand.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore gets through Stukov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moore cracks Stukov with a nice body shot.
Stukov is breathing heavily.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stukov or not.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Moore.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moore.
Maricus Moore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moore cracks Stukov with a nice body shot.
Moore works on Stukov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moore obliges.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stukov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Moore.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maricus Moore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petr Stukov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
As Stukov tries to get set, Moore tries to push him back and clinch up but Stukov manages to avoid the attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Stukov as he connects with a hook.
Stukov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stukov misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Stukov.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore throwing a counter right hand but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stukov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stukov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a right hand to the body.
Stukov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stukov throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Moore counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moore. #T1#
Stukov looking to slow down the pace here.
Stukov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Moore.
Moore lands an uppercut.
Moore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stukov's elbow.
Moore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stukov avoids it.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Stukov's head.
A short right from Moore.
Moore utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Moore. #T2#
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore pushes Stukov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Stukov is rocked!
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?
Nice body punch from Moore.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stukov seems to have recovered his senses.
Stukov tries to circle away but Moore has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
Moore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stukov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
A short right from Moore.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Stukov controls his hands.
Stukov blocks a body shot from Moore.
Stukov tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
A body shot lands from Moore. #T3#
A hook to the body from Moore.
Still in the clinch, Moore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stukov.
Moore pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stukov takes a shot to the head.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stukov takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moore.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stukov or not. #T4#
Moore lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Moore.
A left hand lands to the body for Moore.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore digs a right hand into Stukov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stukov's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moore.
The referee calls for Moore to work.
Moore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stukov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: KIFC 82-     
Date:   Jun 10, 2023
#R1#
Lorimer throws a looping overhand right but Stukov ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lorimer lands a body shot.
Lorimer throws a hook but Stukov avoids it easily.
Stukov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lorimer's hands.
Stukov with the inside leg kick.
Lorimer throws a looping overhand right but Stukov ducks down to avoid it.
Lorimer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stukov lands a really nice looking cross but Lorimer seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Stukov. Those never looked like landing.
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lorimer lands with an uppercut that bounces Stukov off the cage and back into range.
Stukov moves forwards but Lorimer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lorimer misses with a looping right.
Stukov avoids the body shot from Lorimer.
Stukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lorimer.
Stukov throws a quick counter head kick but Lorimer was just out of range.
Stukov lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Lorimer misses.
Lorimer throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Lorimer is rocked!
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lorimer is still on wobbly legs! Can Stukov finish him?
Stukov feints a jab and as Lorimer dips his head, Stukov unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Lorimer right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Lorimer falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Stukov smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Petr Stukov!
A victorious Petr Stukov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Peter Lorimer had this to say: 'This loss is unacceptable, I blame everyone but myself for this outcome. The refs, the judges, my coaches, every stinkin' person on this island.'.

 

Event: KIFC 71     
Date:   May 20, 2023
#R1#
Stukov with the inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Stukov scores with a four punch combination!
Merchant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Merchant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stukov throws a hook but Merchant blocks it.
Merchant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stukov.
Merchant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Stukov misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Merchant misses its target.
Stukov misses with a straight left.
Stukov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merchant.
A little feinted left hand from Merchant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stukov misses with a double jab
and Merchant counters with a stiff right hand.
Stukov throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Merchant misses the target.
Stukov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merchant.
Stukov fails to land with a series of punches.
Merchant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stukov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merchant.
Merchant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Stukov there.#T1#
A big left from Stukov misses.
A swing and a miss from Stukov.
Stukov with a nice calf kick.
Stukov tries a low kick but Merchant avoids it.
Stukov throws a head kick but Merchant moves out of range.
Merchant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Merchant throws a series of strikes that have Stukov backpedaling.
Nice cross by Stukov.
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Merchant's shoulder, as Merchant tries to avoid the shot.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Merchant.
Stukov throws an off balance right hand
and Merchant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Merchant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Merchant blocks a jab.
Stukov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merchant. #T2#
Merchant throws a low kick but Stukov avoids it.
Stukov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Merchant is out of range and Stukov settles back down.
Merchant is looking to counter punch.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merchant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stukov throws out the jab.
A big left from Stukov misses.
It looked like Merchant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stukov.
Merchant misses with the combination.
Merchant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Merchant's shoulder, as Merchant tries to avoid the shot.
Merchant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stukov.
Stukov scores with a body shot.
Merchant throws a low kick but Stukov moves out of range easily.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Merchant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Merchant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Stukov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Merchant's sensitive parts.
Stukov throws a lazy right hand but Merchant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merchant staying out of range there.
Merchant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stukov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Stukov lands a jab to the nose.
Stukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Merchant.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merchant moves away.
Merchant attempts a counter takedown but Stukov avoids it well and moves away.
Stukov throws a jab when Merchant was well out of range.
Stukov tried to score with a low kick but Merchant checks it.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Merchant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stukov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Merchant.#T4#
Stukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Merchant is just out of range.
Stukov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Merchant's sensitive parts.
Stukov misses with a hook.
Merchant tried to score with a low kick but Stukov checks it.
Good work by Merchant as he checks the leg kick.
Merchant slips a straight right by Stukov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stukov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stukov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stukov is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Merchant like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Merchant from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petr Stukov!
Our winner, Petr Stukov, 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: KIFC 45     
Date:   Apr 07, 2023
#R1#
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Moore sizes up Stukov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stukov.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stukov.
Stukov misses with the body kick
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moore checks a low kick from Stukov.
A telegraphed right hand from Stukov misses the target.
Stukov lands with a shot to the body.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stukov dodges the punch combination from Moore.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stukov connects with a single shot there.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Moore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stukov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Stukov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Stukov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stukov's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Moore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moore shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stukov eats them both and turns towards Moore to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Petr Stukov has been cut.
Stukov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stukov blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stukov.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Stukov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Stukov's shoulder, as Stukov tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Stukov misses.
A punch combination from Stukov misses.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
A jab from Stukov misses.
Moore throws a hook but Stukov blocks it.
Stukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.#T2#
Stukov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moore on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Stukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Stukov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore slips under a jab from Stukov.
Stukov misses with a body shot.
Stukov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore slips a jab from Stukov.
Stukov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stukov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stukov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Stukov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stukov throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
A lazy left from Stukov finds it's target.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Moore slips under a jab.#T3#
Moore misses with a looping left.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stukov misses the shot to the body.
Stukov digs a good hook to Moore's body.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Stukov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Stukov as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Stukov.
Moore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stukov's hands.
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Stukov's shoulder, as Stukov tries to avoid the shot.
Stukov throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Moore checks it.
Stukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore throws a leg kick but Stukov moved away.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Stukov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stukov moves away.#T4#
Stukov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore throws the left hand but Stukov avoids the punch easily.
Moore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stukov.
The crowd cheers as Moore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stukov doesn't seem phased though.
Moore defending well as Stukov loads up on a big left hand.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore looks to land a combination but Stukov avoids it well.
Stukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stukov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Stukov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stukov slips under a jab.
Stukov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stukov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moore.
Stukov misses the body punch
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moore blocks a low kick nicely.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore dodges the punch combination from Stukov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petr Stukov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stukov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moore's hands.
Stukov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A countering left hand to the body from Stukov misses.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stukov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stukov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stukov was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Moore lands with an uppercut that bounces Stukov off the cage and back into range.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stukov scores with a jab. Moore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore takes a swing at Stukov's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stukov! But no joy.#T1#
Stukov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moore's head.
A swing and a miss from Stukov.
Stukov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore blocks a jab.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Moore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stukov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stukov connects with a right hand. Moore shakes it off.
Stukov works Moore's body with a nice hook.
Stukov takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Moore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stukov.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Stukov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stukov missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moore ducks right into an uppercut from Stukov.
Moore blocks a leg kick.
Stukov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Stukov misses with a double jab
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Moore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov misses the jab.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the liver by Stukov. Beautiful body shot.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Stukov moved out of range.
Moore throws a series of punches but Stukov avoids them all with ease.
Stukov blocks a jab.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stukov.
Stukov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stukov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for Stukov.
Stukov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stukov scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Stukov tenderised Moore's leg. Moore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Stukov.#T3#
Moore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moore thuds his right hand into Stukov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stukov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Stukov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stukov.
Moore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stukov scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stukov misses with a few strikes there.
Moore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stukov, as that shot connected.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Moore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stukov is out of range and Moore settles back down.
Moore 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!
Moore slips under a jab.#T4#
Moore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moore throws a hook but Stukov avoids it easily.
Stukov scores with a nice right hand.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Stukov counters with a right hand to the body.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Stukov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stukov throws a body kick that misses.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Stukov is out of range.
Stukov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moore lands with a cross.
Moore moves away from the strike by Stukov.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
Moore throws a right and a left that Stukov avoids nicely.
Stukov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Petr Stukov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stukov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stukov throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Stukov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Stukov throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Moore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stukov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stukov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stukov tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Jab by Moore.#T1#
Stukov looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
Stukov misses with a few strikes there.
Moore checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Stukov moved out of range.
Stukov loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stukov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stukov scrambles back to his feet.
Moore staying out of range there.
Moore misses with a hook.
A jab from Moore does it's job there.
Stukov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stukov moves away from the strike by Moore.
A jab from Moore misses.
Stukov misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Moore moves forwards but Stukov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stukov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Stukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Stukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stukov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Stukov slips a jab from Moore.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Peyton Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moore misses with a looping right.
Stukov misses with a looping right.
Stukov needs to keep his hands up - Moore had a free shot at his head there.
Moore slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stukov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stukov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Stukov is rocked!
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Stukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov seems to have recovered his senses.
Stukov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moore's head.
Stukov connects with a looping right hand.
Moore takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore missing with a left hand there. Stukov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stukov lands a nice hook to Moore's body. Moore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stukov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stukov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Moore misses with a body shot.
Stukov throws out a counter right but Moore avoids it with no problem.
Stukov connects with a body shot.
Stukov misses with a straight right.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Stukov coming out on top.
Stukov tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stukov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stukov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stukov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Stukov moved out of range.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stukov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Moore cracks Stukov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Moore has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stukov to stand back up!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Petr Stukov.
Well Stukov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!

Petr Stukov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: KIFC 32     
Date:   Mar 28, 2023
#R1#
Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stukov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Junior takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Junior moves away and avoids it.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Junior tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stukov manages to circle out of the way.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Stukov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Stukov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Junior is looking to clinch but Stukov is avoiding it.
Junior tries to clinch up but Stukov circles away and keeps his distance.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Stukov throws out a loose jab but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Stukov.
Stukov misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov connects with an inside leg kick.
Stukov throws a front kick aimed at Junior's knee but Junior avoids it well. #CL#
Junior clinches up against the cage.
Stukov can't break the clinch.
Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stukov just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stukov walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Junior tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stukov counters with a stiff right hand.
Stukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Stukov's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blake Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Junior moves in looking to clinch but Stukov pushes him off.
Stukov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stukov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Junior wants to clinch up but Stukov keeps it at a distance.
Stukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Junior is looking to counter the offense by Stukov and move into the clinch.
Junior is looking to clinch but Stukov is avoiding it.
Stukov misses with a looping right.
Junior avoids the head kick by Stukov.
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stukov throws a chopping leg kick but Junior manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Stukov tries to get set, Junior tries to push him back and clinch up but Stukov manages to avoid the attempt.
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Stukov circles away.
Stukov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Stukov misses the shot to the body.
Junior looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Junior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Stukov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Junior manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Stukov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Junior looking for a triangle here. Stukov is fighting it but it looks tight! Junior pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stukov is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Blake Junior!
Blake Junior thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: TR S02E03: Only The Best     
Date:   Jan 27, 2023
#R1#
Stukov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bullokzy's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Kranky Bullokzy has been cut.#CL#
Stukov gets tackled into the cage by Bullokzy. Bullokzy maintains the clinch.
Stukov is trying to break the clinch but Bullokzy is controlling him.
Bullokzy lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Petr Stukov has been cut.
Bullokzy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bullokzy.
Bullokzy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stukov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bullokzy has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Bullokzy.
A frustrated look appears on Stukov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bullokzy lands a nice knee to the body.
Stukov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bullokzy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stukov looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullokzy lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Bullokzy.
Bullokzy lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bullokzy. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Bullokzy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bullokzy.
Bullokzy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bullokzy scores with a shot to the side of Stukov's head.
Bullokzy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bullokzy lands an elbow just above Stukov 's eye.
Bullokzy lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Bullokzy.
A short uppercut from Bullokzy.
Stukov wants to get back to striking at distance but Bullokzy won't allow it.
Bullokzy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Bullokzy drops Stukov with a big knee straight up the middle! Stukov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Stukov is rocked!#CL#
Bullokzy drives through and clinches with Stukov against the cage.
Stukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bullokzy finish him?
Bullokzy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
Bullokzy has Stukov pressed against the cage. He pushes Stukov back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Bullokzy throws a beautiful elbow that sends Stukov crashing to the floor! Bullokzy piles on the pressure with more strikes! Stukov is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kranky Bullokzy!

 

 
 
 
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