Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 117:Curran vs Spike
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Vladimirovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsuruta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vladimirovich at a distance.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vladimirovich.#CL#
Tsuruta clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vladimirovich.
Tsuruta effectively controlling the action here.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Vladimirovich stalling.
Vladimirovich can't get the takedown.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vladimirovichs head.
Tsuruta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vladimirovich.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to score a body lock takedown but Vladimirovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Tsuruta fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch. #T1#
Tsuruta is pressed up against the cage. Vladimirovich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tsuruta down to the mat. Tsuruta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Vladimirovich.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vladimirovich.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot that snaps Vladimirovich's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.#CL#
Tsuruta has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
Vladimirovich looking to slow down the pace here.
Tsuruta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vladimirovich prevents it.
Tsuruta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Vladimirovich controls his hands. #TD#
Tsuruta has Vladimirovich pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tsuruta pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vladimirovich tumbling to the mat - Tsuruta dives into Vladimirovich's guard.#SUB#
Tsuruta has gone for a leg lock! Vladimirovich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tsuruta's guard.#REVB#
Tsuruta is looking to stand back up but Vladimirovich counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tsuruta. #T2#
Vladimirovich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Tsuruta wants to control but Vladimirovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vladimirovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta pushes Vladimirovich off looking to stand but Vladimirovich dives back in and keeps control.
Tsuruta holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vladimirovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tsuruta is not content to let Vladimirovich control the position.#T3#
Vladimirovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tsuruta's head.
Vladimirovich trying to control the pace.
Tsuruta regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tsuruta is looking to stand up but Vladimirovich isn't so interested in that idea. #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.
Vladimirovich throwing strikes from guard but Tsuruta blocks nicely.
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vladimirovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsuruta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt.
Vladimirovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vladimirovich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.
Vladimirovich feints the counter takedown.
Vladimirovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuruta dives in and grabs Vladimirovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vladimirovich pushes down on Tsuruta's head and hops out.
Tsuruta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vladimirovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vladimirovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Vladimirovich takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Vladimirovich has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tsuruta is trying to keep an underhook but Vladimirovich manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vladimirovich moves into full mount! Tsuruta won't be happy about that!
Vladimirovich controlling his opponent.
Tsuruta just holding on.#T1#
Vladimirovich breaks from Tsuruta's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vladimirovich looking to finish Tsuruta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tsuruta!
Vladimirovich looking to finish with strikes here!
Tsuruta working to try and regain half guard.
Vladimirovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tsuruta wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Vladimirovich in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC2#
Tsuruta is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.#T2#
Vladimirovich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tsuruta is looking to escape.
Vladimirovich wants to control but instead Tsuruta manages to regain half guard.
Vladimirovich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vladimirovich throws a strike but Tsuruta avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vladimirovich postures up in Tsuruta's guard and throws a big left but Tsuruta blocks it.
Vladimirovich controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Tsuruta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladimirovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsuruta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vladimirovich won't allow Tsuruta to get back to his feet.
Vladimirovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vladimirovich throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Tsuruta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vladimirovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vladimirovich lands a couple of elbows.
Vladimirovich throws a big elbow that misses.
Vladimirovich sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Tsuruta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.
Vladimirovich is looking to regain half guard here but Tsuruta keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Vladimirovich 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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vladimirovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Vladimirovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Vladimirovich is rocked!#TD2#
Vladimirovich gets a double leg takedown into Tsuruta's guard.
Vladimirovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Vladimirovich from controlling successfully.
Vladimirovich with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimirovich stops Tsuruta from standing up.
Vladimirovich throws a big right hand that misses.
Vladimirovich is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsuruta has wrist control.#T1#
Vladimirovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Vladimirovich from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vladimirovich swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range. #CL#
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Vladimirovich. #TD2#
Vladimirovich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tsuruta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tsuruta is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Vladimirovich 's hooks.
Tsuruta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vladimirovich trying to control but Tsuruta is having none of it. #T2#
Vladimirovich is landing with some decent strikes but Tsuruta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tsuruta working to try and regain half guard.
Vladimirovich looking to control but Tsuruta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vladimirovich lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vladimirovich lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Tsuruta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Tomomi Tsuruta's cut is getting worse.
Tsuruta prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Vladimirovich postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tsuruta bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Vladimirovich and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Vladimirovich!
Vladimir Vladimirovich decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BMP 57 (Bronson vs Telo)
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Hyypia loads up on a big right hand but Vladimirovich slips the punch.
Hyypia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hyypia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Vladimirovich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hyypia!
Vladimirovich with the ground and pound but Hyypia regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Vladimirovich trying to mount his opponent but Hyypia defends it.
Vladimirovich working the head and body with strikes.
Vladimirovich is keen to just control but Hyypia is a slippery customer.
Vladimirovich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hyypia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vladimirovich scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Hyypia wants to get back to his feet.
Vladimirovich trying to control from half guard but Hyypia is working away.
Hyypia is trying to stand up here but Vladimirovich is controlling him well.
Vladimirovich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vladimirovich stops Hyypia from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Vladimirovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hyypia defends it well.
Vladimirovich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vladimirovich is pressing down on Hyypia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hyypia is holding on for now. #T2#
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.
Vladimirovich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vladimirovich thows a huge punch but Hyypia dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Vladimirovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hyypia is just riding it out for now. Vladimirovich eventually gives up the hold.
Vladimirovich is thwarting Hyypia's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Vladimirovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vladimirovich trying to mount his opponent but Hyypia defends it.
Vladimirovich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vladimirovich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vladimirovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vladimirovich is looking to take a break and control but Hyypia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sami Hyypia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hyypia throws the kick towards the body but Vladimirovich avoids it.
Hyypia throws a jab when Vladimirovich was well out of range.
Hyypia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hyypia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vladimirovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Hyypia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Vladimirovich tries to clinch but Hyypia moves out of range.
Hyypia thinks about countering with a head kick.
A big right from Hyypia misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vladimirovich! But no joy.
Hyypia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vladimirovich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hyypia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vladimirovich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hyypia scrambles back to his feet.
Vladimirovich misses with a straight right.
Hyypia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich with the counter takedown but Hyypia avoids it easily.
Hyypia tries to land a front kick but Vladimirovich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vladimirovich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hyypia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vladimirovich's hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hyypia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vladimirovich's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyypia throws a sloppy head kick and Vladimirovich moves out of range easily.
Vladimirovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hyypia is looking to clinch but Vladimirovich is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Vladimirovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vladimirovich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hyypia throws a shot from downtown. Vladimirovich moves away and avoids it.
Vladimirovich with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hyypia to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Hyypia tries to keep at a distance but Vladimirovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vladimirovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vladimirovich takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Vladimirovich is rocked!#BC#
Hyypia manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vladimirovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hyypia swats away the attempt to clinch by Vladimirovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimirovich blocks a jab.
Hyypia drops Vladimirovich with a naaaaasty hook - Vladimirovich is in real trouble here! Hyypia dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Hyypia!
Sami Hyypia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BMP 56 (Knight vs Bronson)
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Montezuma throws a looping overhand right but Vladimirovich ducks down to avoid it.
Vladimirovich is looking to counter the offense by Montezuma and move into the clinch.
Vladimirovich throws a hook but Montezuma avoids it easily.
Montezuma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vladimirovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vladimirovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vladimirovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quetzal Montezuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Montezuma.
Vladimirovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Vladimirovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Montezuma looks to land a right hand but Vladimirovich moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montezuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montezuma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
Vladimirovich fails with the takedown.#T1#
Vladimirovich moves out of range as Montezuma strikes.
Vladimirovich attempts a counter takedown but Montezuma avoids it well and moves away.
Montezuma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich avoids the body shot from Montezuma.
Vladimirovich misses with a takedown
and Montezuma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montezuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montezuma scores with a jab. Vladimirovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Vladimirovich.
Montezuma throws a lazy right hand but Vladimirovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Vladimirovich checks a low kick from Montezuma.
Montezuma lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Vladimirovich has Montezuma up against the cage in a clinch.
Vladimirovich scores with a shot to the side of Montezuma's head.
Vladimirovich is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Vladimirovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vladimirovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vladimirovich content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vladimirovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Montezuma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Montezuma lands a body shot.
Vladimirovich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Montezuma eats them both and turns towards Vladimirovich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Vladimirovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Montezuma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vladimirovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montezumas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Montezuma misses with a straight right. #CL#
Vladimirovich clinches.
Montezuma stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Montezuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vladimirovich swinging wildly here.
Montezuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vladimirovich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vladimirovich moves out of range as Montezuma strikes.
Montezuma throws a sloppy head kick and Vladimirovich moves out of range easily.
Vladimirovich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Vladimirovich slips under a jab from Montezuma.
Montezuma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montezuma.
Vladimirovich misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Montezuma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montezuma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vladimirovich tries to counter by clinching up but Montezuma breaks away and moves out of range.
Vladimirovich scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Montezuma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vladimirovich under the eye.
Montezuma lunges at Vladimirovich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vladimirovich's hand.
Quetzal Montezuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montezuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vladimirovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montezuma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quetzal Montezuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vladimirovich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Montezuma misses its intended target.
Vladimir Vladimirovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vladimirovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vladimirovich defending well as Montezuma loads up on a big left hand.
Montezuma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vladimirovich throws out the jab.
Montezuma misses with a left hand #TD#
and Vladimirovich counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Montezuma is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vladimirovich dives into side control. #REVB#
Vladimirovich lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Vladimirovich crashes against the mat.
Montezuma is trying to get back to half guard.
Vladimirovich lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Montezuma down. #T1#
Montezuma tries to bench press Vladimirovich off him but Vladimirovich keeps the position.
Montezuma wants to control but Vladimirovich postures up.
Vladimirovich connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Montezuma some visible discomfort.
Montezuma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vladimirovich controls the position.
Montezuma is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vladimirovich has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Vladimirovich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Montezuma is trying to improve his position.
Montezuma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Vladimirovich trying to control the action but Montezuma is working from the bottom.
Vladimirovich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Montezuma with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vladimirovich prevents Montezuma from improving his position.
Montezuma is refusing to be controlled, as Vladimirovich sits in half guard.
Montezuma wants to control but Vladimirovich is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vladimirovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Vladimirovich winds up and cracks Montezuma with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Montezuma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vladimirovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montezuma defending well though.
Vladimirovich throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Montezuma to regain full guard.
Vladimirovich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vladimirovich trying to control but Montezuma is working from the bottom.
Vladimirovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vladimirovich throws a strike but Montezuma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Montezuma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SUB#
Vladimirovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montezuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vladimirovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Montezuma slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vladimirovich is looking to sweep but instead, Montezuma has passed into half guard.
Vladimirovich wants to improve his position but Montezuma is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Vladimirovich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vladimirovich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vladimirovich tries for a takedown but Montezuma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Montezuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vladimirovich counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Montezuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montezuma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quetzal Montezuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Vladimirovich gets the takedown into side control.
Montezuma is being controlled here.
Vladimirovich working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimirovich is working Montezuma over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Vladimirovich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Montezuma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vladimirovich working away.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Montezuma's face as Vladimirovich controls the position.
Vladimirovich postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Montezuma is trying to control Vladimirovich's posture but Vladimirovich avoids it.
Montezuma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vladimirovich working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Montezuma managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vladimirovich. #SUB#
Vladimirovich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vladimirovich working the head with strikes. #T2#
Montezuma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vladimirovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montezuma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vladimirovich moves nicely into side control.
Vladimir Vladimirovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vladimirovich is looking to take a break and control but Montezuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Vladimirovich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vladimirovich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Vladimirovich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Vladimirovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montezuma keeps working.
Vladimirovich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Montezuma is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Montezuma is trying to control Vladimirovich's posture but Vladimirovich avoids it.
Vladimirovich working the head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich working the body and head with strikes.
Montezuma is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Vladimirovich wants to control but Montezuma is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Vladimirovich crashes against the mat.
Montezuma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vladimirovich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vladimirovich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Montezuma wants to control but Vladimirovich postures up.
Vladimirovich creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Montezuma sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vladimirovich lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Montezuma down.
You can see the frustration on Montezuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montezuma is not content to let Vladimirovich control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Vladimirovich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vladimirovich 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Vladimirovich!
A very excited looking Vladimir Vladimirovich rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BMP 55 (Hyypia vs Knight)
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Vladimirovich shoots in looking for a takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl out of it but Vladimirovich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bronson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vladimirovich has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bronson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Vladimirovich misses the target.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Vladimirovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
And Vladimirovich tries to counter it with a takedown but Bronson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Bronson's head coaches at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Vladimirovich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vladimirovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Vladimirovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vladimirovich has a takedown stuffed.
Vladimirovich misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Vladimirovich's head but Vladimirovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson connects with an inside leg kick.
Vladimirovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
That kick from Bronson tenderised Vladimirovich's leg. Vladimirovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vladimirovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bronson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Bronson misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Bronson does no damage.
Vladimirovich walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
Vladimirovich blocks a jab.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson throws a right and a left that Vladimirovich avoids nicely.
Vladimirovich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
Vladimirovich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vladimirovich.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich swinging wildly here.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vladimirovich moves away.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vladimirovich.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Vladimirovich counters with a shoot takedown. Bronson fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson is looking to stand up but Vladimirovich isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Vladimirovich trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Bronson is trying to keep Vladimirovich in close.
Vladimirovich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bronson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Bronson decides to stand and escape the position.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vladimirovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vladimirovich! But no joy.
Vladimirovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Bronson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bronson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
Bronson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bronson with a nice cross.
Bronson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vladimirovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vladimirovich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Bronson takes a swing at Vladimirovich's ribcage but misses.
And Vladimirovich tries to counter it with a takedown but Bronson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good shot there by Bronson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Vladimirovich is rocked!
Bronson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vladimirovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Vladimirovich dodges the punch combination from Bronson.
Vladimirovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Vladimirovich ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Vladimirovich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vladimirovich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vladimirovich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Vladimirovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vladimirovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vladimirovich landing some decent shots from guard.
Vladimirovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bronson keeping full guard, as Vladimirovich tries to pass.
Bronson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vladimirovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vladimirovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vladimirovich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bronson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bronson misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Vladimirovich counters with a shoot takedown. Bronson fights it but they end up in guard.
Vladimirovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vladimirovich controlling from the top position.
Vladimirovich throws an elbow that misses. Bronson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vladimirovich's guard. Nice move by Bronson!#REVR#
Vladimirovich managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson stopping the sweep attempt from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich is trying to hold Bronson in close to prevent damage but Bronson has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Bronson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Vladimirovich works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Vladimirovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bronson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Vladimirovich is working an open guard so Bronson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bronson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bronson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vladimirovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vladimirovich.
Bronson scores with a decent looking hook.
Vladimirovich slips a jab from Bronson.
Vladimirovich shoots in and drives through. Bronson sprawls well.#T2#
Vladimirovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vladimirovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Vladimirovich saw that one coming.
Bronson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson throws a low kick, looking for Vladimirovich's leg but Vladimirovich calmly moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Vladimirovich as he connects with a hook.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vladimirovich.
Bronson looks to land a left hand but Vladimirovich moved out of range nicely.
Bronson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vladimirovich counters with a left to the body.
Bronson lands a jab to the head.
Bronson lands a slapping body shot.
Vladimirovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vladimirovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vladimirovich can do to turn this around?
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bronson!
Vladimirovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bronson sprawls well. Bronson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vladimirovich gets slowly back to his feet.
As Vladimirovich looks to move away, Bronson throws a big counter combo but Vladimirovich just gets out of the way.#T3#
A jab from Bronson misses.
Bronson thows a leg kick but Vladimirovich checks it #TD2#
and Vladimirovich counters with a single leg into guard. Bronson didn't expect that. #ES#
Bronson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Vladimirovich takes a shot to the head.
Vladimirovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Bronson. #CUT#
That has opened up Vladimir Vladimirovich's cut even more.
Bronson lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Vladimirovich controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
Vladimirovich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bronson to keep the fight standing.
Charles Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Vladimirovich.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson pushes Vladimirovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vladimirovich tries to work over Bronson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Vladimirovich manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Bronson scores with the left hand. Vladimirovich knows he should have avoided that one.
Vladimirovich avoids the body shot from Bronson.
It seemed like Vladimirovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vladimirovich walks straight into a right hand from Bronson - that's dropped him! Bronson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vladimirovich from any more punishment! Vladimirovich complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charles Bronson!
A very excited looking Charles Bronson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BMP 54 (Proctor vs Hyypia)
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Vladimirovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spliffton doesn't seem bothered though.
Vladimirovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vladimirovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vladimirovich misses with a wild body shot.
Spliffton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spliffton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vladimirovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vladimirovich tries to counter with a takedown but Spliffton is quick to defend against it.
Spliffton misses with a hook to the body
and Vladimirovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vladimirovich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vladimirovich wants to clinch.
Vladimirovich throws a body punch but Spliffton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vladimirovich tries to keep at a distance but Spliffton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vladimirovich'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.
Vladimirovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Vladimirovich tries to work over Spliffton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spliffton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vladimirovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vladimirovich has Spliffton pressed against the cage.
Spliffton can't find room to land a body shot as Vladimirovich controls the action.
Spliffton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vladimirovich's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vladimirovich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vladimirovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliffton's elbow.
Vladimirovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spliffton as Vladimirovich tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich stalling the fight.
Vladimirovich works on Spliffton's body with a couple of short punches.
Spliffton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vladimirovich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spliffton up against the cage.
Vladimirovich wants a takedown but no success here. #T2#
Vladimirovich controlling the action here for a moment.
Vladimirovich just leaning against Spliffton, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Vladimirovich.
Spliffton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spliffton - that will leave a mark! #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spliffton.
Vladimirovich manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spliffton's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vladimirovich is looking for a sweep. Spliffton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spliffton controlling the action here.
Vladimirovich won't allow Spliffton to pass to mount.
Vladimirovich wants to improve his position but Spliffton is controlling well. #T3#
Vladimirovich trying to control from the bottom.
Vladimirovich has his hands clasped together around Spliffton's back. He's all about the action.
Vladimirovich gets full guard.
Spliffton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vladimirovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Spliffton postures up.
Vladimirovich wants to sweep here but Spliffton controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spliffton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vladimirovich pulls Spliffton in close to his closed guard and prevents Spliffton from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spliffton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vladimirovich is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spliffton is looking to land body kicks.
Vladimirovich avoids a kick to the body.
Vladimirovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Vladimirovich moves into range and clinches up with Spliffton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spliffton.
Spliffton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vladimirovich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vladimirovich lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cron Spliffton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A big left from Vladimirovich misses.
Spliffton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vladimirovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spliffton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spliffton flicks out a counter leg kick but Vladimirovich steps away.
Spliffton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spliffton thumps Vladimirovich with a low kick.
Spliffton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spliffton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vladimirovich's calf.
Spliffton throws a leg kick #TD#
and Vladimirovich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vladimirovich preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vladimirovich throws a big right hand that misses.
Spliffton is controlling Vladimirovich's posture.
Spliffton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vladimirovich. #T1#
Vladimirovich postures up in Spliffton's guard and throws a big left but Spliffton blocks it.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliffton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladimirovich looking to pass the guard.
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Spliffton keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A clash of legs there as Vladimirovich blocks the low kick.
Vladimirovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spliffton manages to avoid it.
Spliffton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cron Spliffton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spliffton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vladimirovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Vladimirovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spliffton connects with an inside leg kick.
Spliffton lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Spliffton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vladimirovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliffton's elbow.
Spliffton misses with a body punch.
Vladimirovich is working for takedown but Spliffton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Spliffton scores with a shot to the side of Vladimirovich's head.
A head punch on the inside from Vladimirovich fails to land.
Spliffton swings wildly with an uppercut but Vladimirovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vladimirovich throws a head punch that misses.
Spliffton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vladimirovich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Vladimirovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Spliffton on the inside.
Spliffton misses with a punch to the body.
Vladimirovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Vladimirovich jumps guard.
Spliffton wants to get up but he can't break Vladimirovich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Spliffton trying to control but Vladimirovich is working from the bottom. #T3#
Vladimirovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spliffton wants to control from the top but Vladimirovich keeps moving. #SUB#
Vladimirovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spliffton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spliffton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vladimirovich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spliffton controls the pace.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spliffton lands a jab to Vladimirovich's midsection.
Spliffton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spliffton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vladimirovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cron Spliffton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Spliffton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vladimirovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spliffton.
Vladimirovich digs a good hook to Spliffton's body. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spliffton.
Spliffton controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cron Spliffton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Spliffton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vladimirovich connects with a body shot.
Spliffton connects with a leg kick. Vladimirovich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vladimirovich 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.
Spliffton scores with a push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spliffton.
Vladimirovich missing with a left hand there. Spliffton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vladimirovich is looking to wear down Spliffton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spliffton ducks right into an uppercut from Vladimirovich.
Spliffton thumps Vladimirovich with a low kick.
Spliffton misses with a looping left.
Spliffton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Spliffton scores with a hook to the body. Vladimirovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick from Spliffton lands but Vladimirovich takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
Spliffton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vladimirovich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vladimirovich lands with a nice combination. Spliffton backs away looking to recover.
Vladimirovich fails to land the takedown.
Spliffton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vladimirovich's sensitive parts.
Spliffton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spliffton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spliffton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spliffton jabs Vladimirovich right on the nose. Vladimirovich blinks but takes it well.
Spliffton misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Spliffton connects with a right hand. Vladimirovich shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliffton with a hook.
Vladimirovich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spliffton. That one must have hurt.
Vladimirovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spliffton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vladimirovich.
Spliffton tries a low kick but Vladimirovich avoids it.
Vladimirovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spliffton moves away.
Spliffton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spliffton throws a wild body kick that Vladimirovich sees coming a mile off.
Vladimirovich lands a right hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Spliffton. No joy for Vladimirovich on that attempt.
Vladimirovich throws an off balance right hand
and Spliffton counters with a left to the body.
Cron Spliffton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spliffton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
A left lands for Spliffton.
Spliffton misses with a wild body shot.
Vladimirovich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spliffton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spliffton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Spliffton gets caught flat footed, as Vladimirovich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vladimirovich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vladimirovich stopping the sweep attempt from Spliffton.
Vladimirovich passes Spliffton's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Vladimirovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spliffton defends it well.
Vladimirovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vladimirovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spliffton defending well though.
Spliffton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vladimirovich. #SUB#
Vladimirovich seems to be looking for submissions.
Spliffton tries to get to full guard but Vladimirovich has control of the leg.
Vladimir Vladimirovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimirovich throws a strike but Spliffton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cron Spliffton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spliffton 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: BMP 53 (Proctor vs Breneman)
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Vladimirovich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harlamov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vladimirovich sprawls and moves away.
Vladimirovich misses with a body shot.
Harlamov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vladimirovich.
Harlamov trying to remain calm as Vladimirovich controls from the top position.
Vladimirovich landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vladimirovich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harlamov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vladimirovich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harlamov can't do much from the bottom here.
Vladimirovich scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Harlamov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vladimirovich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harlamov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Harlamov tries to improve position but can't.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position but Harlamov is working away.
Harlamov is trying to get back to half guard.
Vladimirovich is staying tight to Harlamov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Harlamov is trying to get back to half guard.
Harlamov seems a little lost for a moment, as Vladimirovich dominates the positioning.
Harlamov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vladimirovich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Harlamov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Harlamov is not content to let Vladimirovich control the position.
Harlamov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Harlamov is trying to improve his position.
Vladimirovich landing a few strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harlamov is trying to control Vladimirovich's posture but Vladimirovich avoids it.
Harlamov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vladimirovich slows the pace down. #T3#
Harlamov can't do much from the bottom here.
Harlamov tries to buck Vladimirovich off but Vladimirovich is having none of it.
Harlamov sneaks back into half guard.
Vladimirovich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vladimirovich in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Harlamov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vladimirovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Vladimirovich!
In his post fight interview, Vladimir Vladimirovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BMP 52 (Proctor vs Raginis)
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Glozman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glozman looks to score with a jab to the body but Vladimirovich is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vladimirovich. Glozman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glozman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glozman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Glozman.
Vladimirovich connects with a right hand. Glozman shakes it off.
A slow jab from Glozman misses its intended target.
Glozman throws out a loose jab but Vladimirovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vladimirovich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimirovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#KD2#
Glozman cracks Vladimirovich with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vladimirovich looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Glozman finish him? #ROC2#
Vladimirovich is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glozman misses with a few strikes there.
Mitzi Glozman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Glozman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glozman throws a monster overhand right that drops Vladimirovich! Glozman follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitzi Glozman!
In his post fight interview, Mitzi Glozman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BMP 51 (Proctor vs Dre Parker)
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Vladimirovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
Vladimirovich blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Stepp.
Stepp misses with a body shot.
Vladimirovich slips under a jab.
Vladimirovich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Vladimirovich manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stepp on his heels. He'll look to pass Stepp's guard now, I'm sure.
Stepp keeping moving, preventing Vladimirovich from controlling successfully.
Vladimirovich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepp is pulling down on Vladimirovich's head to control his posture.
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Stepp keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vladimirovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Stepp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vladimirovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stepp controls Vladimirovich momentarily but Vladimirovich frees himself.
Stepp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stepp trying to control the position.
Vladimirovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vladimirovich is working Stepp over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vladimirovich trying to control but Stepp is working from the bottom.
Vladimirovich with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Vladimirovich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stepp is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Vladimirovich looking for a guillotine here but Stepp defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vladimirovich is on top in guard. #REVR#
Vladimirovich landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Stepp keeps moving.
Stepp wants to hit a switch here but Vladimirovich passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stepp there!
Stepp blocking the ground and pound.
Vladimirovich throws a strike there. Stepp manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Stepp preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vladimirovich performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Stepp is not content to let Vladimirovich control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vladimirovich connects with a nice short shot to Stepp's temple.
Stepp is in trouble now - Vladimirovich has advanced to mount!
Vladimirovich with good strikes from the mount here!
Vladimirovich controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vladimirovich avoids the attempt from Stepp to control.
Vladimirovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Vladimirovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vladimirovich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vladimirovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Stepp counter with a right hand.
A jab from Stepp does it's job there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vladimirovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Vladimirovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vladimirovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepp moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Stepp misses its intended target.
Vladimirovich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vladimirovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vladimirovich avoids the body shot from Stepp. #T1#
Stepp scores with a jab to the body.
Stepp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vladimirovich doesn't seem bothered though.
Stepp swings for the body but Vladimirovich moves out of range.
Stepp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vladimirovich lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Moses Stepp has been cut.
Vladimirovich looks to land a combination but Stepp avoids it well.
Moses Stepp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vladimirovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepp.
Vladimirovich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stepp has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stepp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stepp stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Stepp defending well as Vladimirovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stepp fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vladimirovich is out of range.
Vladimirovich tries to counter with a takedown but Stepp is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Vladimirovich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stepp napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Vladimirovich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stepp is avoiding damage well.
Vladimirovich controls the position.
Vladimirovich in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stepp pushes Vladimirovich away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vladimirovich gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vladimirovich misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Vladimirovich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stepp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stepp sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Vladimirovich uses his free foot to push down on Stepp's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stepp.
Vladimirovich punching from mount but Stepp doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Vladimirovich looking to control but Stepp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stepp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vladimirovich throws some wild stikes that Stepp manages to avoid easily.
Vladimirovich lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vladimirovich punching from mount but Stepp doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Vladimirovich connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #CUT#
That has opened up Moses Stepp's cut even more.
Vladimirovich pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stepp tries to lock up and control but Vladimirovich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vladimirovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stepp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vladimirovich is landing with some decent strikes but Stepp is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT#
The cut above Moses Stepp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vladimir Vladimirovich!
Vladimir Vladimirovich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Moses Stepp had this to say: 'Never gonna stop gotta kill me first.'.

Event: BMP 50 (Knight vs Proctor)
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Vladimirovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doofenshmirtz manages to avoid it.
Doofenshmirtz lunges at Vladimirovich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vladimirovich's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
Vladimirovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vladimirovich.
Doofenshmirtz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vladimirovich moves out of range of the body kick from Doofenshmirtz.
Vladimirovich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Doofenshmirtz sprawls and moves away.
Doofenshmirtz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doofenshmirtz tries to bum rush Vladimirovich with a series of wild strikes but Vladimirovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vladimirovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doofenshmirtz under the eye.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Vladimirovich.#TD#
Doofenshmirtz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1##SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vladimirovich defends it easily.
Vladimirovich throwing strikes from guard but Doofenshmirtz blocks nicely.
Doofenshmirtz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vladimirovich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Doofenshmirtz's guard.
Doofenshmirtz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vladimirovich manages to pass to mount!
Vladimirovich scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB#
Vladimirovich working for a guillotine from mount but Doofenshmirtz is in no mood to give up.
Vladimirovich putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Doofenshmirtz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vladimirovich lands a nice short elbow.
Doofenshmirtz tries to get to full guard but Vladimirovich has control of the leg.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vladimirovich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doofenshmirtz wants to control but Vladimirovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vladimirovich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vladimirovich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doofenshmirtz has a hand on Vladimirovich's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vladimirovich takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Vladimirovich raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vladimirovich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Doofenshmirtz manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vladimirovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Doofenshmirtz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vladimirovich trying to mount his opponent but Doofenshmirtz defends it.
Vladimirovich lands strikes from half guard.
Doofenshmirtz is looking for a sweep. Vladimirovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Vladimirovich is working for a kimura but Doofenshmirtz is defending it quite comfortably.
Doofenshmirtz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doofenshmirtz.#SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vladimirovich defends well.
Vladimirovich distracts Doofenshmirtz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Vladimirovich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Doofenshmirtz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vladimirovich is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vladimirovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vladimirovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vladimirovich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vladimirovich is in close to Doofenshmirtz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vladimirovich stopping the sweep attempt from Doofenshmirtz.#SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz is looking for a triangle but Vladimirovich pushes his legs off easily.
Vladimirovich scoring with some ground and pound.
Vladimirovich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Vladimirovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vladimirovich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vladimirovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doofenshmirtz but Doofenshmirtz pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Doofenshmirtz enables Vladimirovich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Doofenshmirtz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Vladimirovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vladimirovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vladimirovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vladimirovich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimirovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vladimirovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doofenshmirtz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doofenshmirtz keeping moving, preventing Vladimirovich from controlling successfully. #T1#
Doofenshmirtz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vladimirovich is one step ahead there.
Vladimirovich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vladimirovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doofenshmirtz can do to turn this around?
Vladimirovich postures up. #SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vladimirovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vladimirovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Vladimirovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Doofenshmirtz keeps moving.
Vladimirovich is in close to Doofenshmirtz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vladimirovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doofenshmirtz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Doofenshmirtz keeps moving.
Vladimir Vladimirovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doofenshmirtz wants to sweep here but Vladimirovich controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vladimirovich is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Doofenshmirtz.
Vladimirovich scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Doofenshmirtz to see if he's OK.
Doofenshmirtz is not content to let Vladimirovich control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doofenshmirtz wants to control but Vladimirovich postures up.#T3#
Vladimirovich lands an elbow.
Vladimirovich cracks Doofenshmirtz with a big right hand but Doofenshmirtz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Vladimirovich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doofenshmirtz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Doofenshmirtz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vladimirovich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vladimirovich working the head and body with strikes.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position but Doofenshmirtz is working away.
Vladimirovich is chipping away with strikes.
Vladimirovich is staying tight to Doofenshmirtz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vladimirovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doofenshmirtz keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Vladimirovich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vladimirovich cracks Doofenshmirtz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Doofenshmirtz regains half guard.
Vladimirovich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vladimirovich pulls his head out easily.
Vladimirovich has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vladimirovich cracks Doofenshmirtz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Doofenshmirtz wants to control but Vladimirovich is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Vladimirovich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vladimirovich'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#
Doofenshmirtz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vladimirovich. Vladimirovich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vladimirovich checks a leg kick.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladimirovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vladimirovich avoids the body shot from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz ducks right into an uppercut from Vladimirovich. #CUT#
It looks like Heinz Doofenshmirtz has been cut.
Vladimirovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doofenshmirtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Vladimirovich.
Doofenshmirtz walks into a stiff left hand from Vladimirovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimirovich moves out of range as Doofenshmirtz strikes.
Vladimirovich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice body punch from Vladimirovich.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a kick to the temple. Vladimirovich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A shot to the liver by Vladimirovich. Beautiful body shot.
Doofenshmirtz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Doofenshmirtz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vladimirovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Doofenshmirtz misses the jab.
Doofenshmirtz feints and then cracks Vladimirovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vladimirovich down.
Vladimirovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz needs to keep his hands up - Vladimirovich had a free shot at his head there.
Doofenshmirtz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vladimirovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Doofenshmirtz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doofenshmirtz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doofenshmirtz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick #TD#
and Vladimirovich counters with a shoot takedown. Doofenshmirtz fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz is looking for a triangle but Vladimirovich pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vladimirovich passes into side control.
Vladimirovich working the ground and pound. #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!
Doofenshmirtz is trying to get back to half guard.
Vladimirovich working the ground and pound. #ROC#
Doofenshmirtz is rocked!
Vladimirovich scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Doofenshmirtz is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Vladimirovich can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Vladimirovich!
Vladimir Vladimirovich spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: BMP 49 (Dre Parker vs Knight)
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Roach misses with a looping right.
Roach sets himself, and Vladimirovich steps forward looking for the clinch! Roach avoids it this time.
Roach has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Roach misses the jab.
Vladimirovich jabs Roach right on the nose. Roach blinks but takes it well.
Roach connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
Vladimirovich takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vladimirovich throws a series of punches but Roach avoids them all with ease.
Vladimirovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vladimirovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Roach - just one landing.
Roach lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vladimirovich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Roach. That one must have hurt.
Vladimirovich slips under a jab from Roach.
And Vladimirovich tries to counter it with a takedown but Roach pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Vladimirovich throws a hook but Roach blocks it.
Roach connects with a solid leg kick.
Vladimirovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roach tries to avoid it but Vladimirovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roach to the ground. Roach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vladimirovich looks to land a left hand but Roach moved out of range nicely.
Roach quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roach.
Vladimirovich goes for a double leg but Roach avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roach continues to drive forward.
Vladimirovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roach can pounce on him.
Roach misses the jab.
Vladimirovich with the counter takedown but Roach avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Roach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roach gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Vladimirovich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vladimirovich being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Vladimirovich preventing the sweep.
Vladimirovich cracks Roach with a solid left hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vladimirovich working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Roach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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!
Roach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vladimirovich throwing strikes but missing.
Roach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Roach keeps moving.
Roach controls Vladimirovich momentarily but Vladimirovich frees himself.
Roach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Roach looking to control.
Vladimirovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Roach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich landing some decent shots from guard.
Roach keeping full guard, as Vladimirovich tries to pass.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Roach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vladimirovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roach manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vladimirovich has Roach in his guard.#REVR#
Vladimirovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Vladimirovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Roach advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roach is trying to control the action in half guard but Vladimirovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roach with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vladimirovich is looking to improve his position.
Roach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Roach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vladimirovich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Roach scores with a push kick.
Roach takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vladimirovich misses with a straight right.
Roach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vladimirovich. Vladimirovich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roach lands with a right hand.
Vladimirovich walks into a straight right hand from Roach.#CUT#
That has opened up Vladimir Vladimirovich's cut even more.
Vladimirovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartholomew Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladimirovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roach.
Roach scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#
Vladimirovich is rocked!
Vladimirovich leaves his chin hanging out and Roach seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Vladimirovich crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bartholomew Roach!
Bartholomew Roach thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BMP 48 (Mabogo vs Dre Parker)
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Vladimirovich misses with a body shot.
Petely finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Vladimirovich's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Petely falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Vladimirovich!
Vladimir Vladimirovich was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BMP 46 (Mabogo vs Irhin)
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Nunez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nunez is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Vladimirovich gets tackled into the cage by Nunez. Nunez maintains the clinch. #TD#
Vladimirovich pulls guard.
Nunez is looking to stand up but Vladimirovich won't let him.
Vladimirovich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Vladimirovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nunez defends it easily.
Vladimirovich has control of Nunez's left arm, preventing Nunez from doing any damage.
Vladimirovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vladimirovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nunez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vladimirovich is tightening it up a little... Nunez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nunez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nunez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vladimirovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vladimir Vladimirovich!
In his post fight interview, Vladimir Vladimirovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BMP 45 (Norton vs Irhin)
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Bronson.
Bronson throws a hook but Vladimirovich blocks it.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Vladimirovich.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Vladimirovich is out of range.
Bronson misses with the combination.
Vladimirovich lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
Vladimirovich missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson misses with a body punch
and Vladimirovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vladimirovich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vladimirovich misses the shot to the body.
Bronson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.#TD2#
Vladimirovich scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vladimirovich stops Bronson from getting back to his feet.
Vladimirovich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vladimirovich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bronson is trying to stand back up but Vladimirovich is controlling him #T1#
Vladimirovich trying to control from half guard but Bronson is working away.
Vladimirovich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vladimirovich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bronson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vladimirovich.
Bronson is trying to stand.
Vladimirovich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Vladimirovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bronson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vladimirovich slips a nice elbow through Bronson's hands, connecting with Bronson's forehead.
Bronson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vladimirovich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vladimirovich prevents Bronson from standing back up.
Vladimirovich drops an elbow to the side of Bronson's head. #T2#
Vladimirovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bronson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bronson taking some punishment here, with Vladimirovich in his half guard.
Bronson is trying to stand up here but Vladimirovich is controlling him well.
Vladimirovich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vladimirovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bronson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vladimirovich passes to side control.
Vladimirovich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet but Vladimirovich drags him back down.
Vladimirovich scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bronson to see if he's OK.
Vladimirovich lands a decent elbow from side control. #CUT2#
Charles Bronson's cut is getting worse.
Bronson is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Vladimirovich scores with punches from side control. #CUT2#
Charles Bronson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vladimir Vladimirovich!
Vladimir Vladimirovich decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BMP 44 (Norton vs Boykin)
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Vladimirovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mabogo.
Vladimirovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Mabogo counters with a right hand to the body.
Vladimirovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vladimirovich goes for a double leg but Mabogo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mabogo continues to drive forward.
Mabogo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vladimirovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Mabogo throws a nice looking combination but Vladimirovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vladimirovich looks for a takedown but Mabogo sprawls well.
Mabogo tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vladimirovich enables Mabogo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vladimirovich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladimirovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mabogo throwing strikes from guard but Vladimirovich blocks nicely. #T1#
Mabogo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mabogo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladimirovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vladimirovich working for a triangle but Mabogo defends it easily.
Vladimirovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladimirovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mabogo is really struggling to control Vladimirovich but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vladimirovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mabogo is one step ahead there.
Vladimirovich is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Our spies down at at Russian Top Team Elite Gym inform us that Vladimirovich has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Vladimirovich keeps moving.
Vladimirovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Mabogo looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mabogo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mabogo trying to control but Vladimirovich is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vladimirovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mabogo is aware though and is defending well.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladimirovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mabogo slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vladimirovich tries to get to full guard but Mabogo has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Vladimirovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vladimirovich is looking for a sweep. Mabogo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mabogo wants to control but Vladimirovich is keeping him busy.
Vladimirovich trying to control here.
Vladimirovich tries to roll over but Mabogo keeps him under control.
Mabogo throwing shots but Vladimirovich is blocking nicely.
Mabogo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vladimirovich gets full guard.#SUB2#
Vladimirovich looking for a guillotine here but Mabogo defends easily.
Mabogo stopping the sweep attempt from Vladimirovich.
Mabogo trying to control but Vladimirovich is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Vladimirovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mabogo defends it easily.
Vladimirovich trying to keep a closed guard but Mabogo is proving a slippery customer.
Vladimirovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Vladimirovich keeps moving.
Mabogo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mabogo looking to sit in guard and control but Vladimirovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mabogo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Mabogo looking for a guillotine here but Vladimirovich defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kenalemodisa Mabogo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mabogo doesn't manage to clinch there - Vladimirovich circles away.
Vladimirovich with the counter takedown but Mabogo avoids it easily.#CL#
Mabogo moves into range and clinches up with Vladimirovich.
A shot in the inside from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich lands a left hand.
Vladimirovich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vladimirovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabogo.
Mabogo cracks Vladimirovich with a nice body shot.
Mabogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vladimirovich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mabogo can't find room to land a body shot as Vladimirovich controls the action.
A short right from Mabogo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vladimirovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vladimirovich has Mabogo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mabogo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Mabogo.
Vladimirovich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mabogo is keeping busy.
Mabogo scores with a shot to the side of Vladimirovich's head. #T1#
Mabogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Vladimirovich avoids the damage to the body.
Mabogo blocks a body shot from Vladimirovich.
Mabogo blocks a body shot from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich blocks a body shot from Mabogo.
Mabogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mabogo blocks an uppercut.
Mabogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Vladimirovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Mabogo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mabogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vladimirovich avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mabogo.
Vladimirovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabogo.
Vladimirovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position but instead, Mabogo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vladimirovich into the cage.#BC2#
Vladimirovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vladimirovich shoots for a takedown but Mabogo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Vladimirovich.#T2#
Vladimirovich looks to land a right hand but Mabogo moved out of range.#CL#
Mabogo clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Mabogo.
Vladimirovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vladimirovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mabogo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mabogo stops a takedown attempt from Vladimirovich.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vladimirovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mabogo's elbow.
Mabogo tries to work over Vladimirovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vladimirovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mabogo can't find room to land a body shot as Vladimirovich controls the action.
Mabogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Vladimirovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vladimirovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vladimirovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabogo. #T3#
Mabogo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mabogo lands an elbow just above Vladimirovich 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
Vladimirovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mabogo prevents it.
Vladimirovich misses with a body punch.
Mabogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Mabogo.
Vladimirovich is breathing heavily.
Vladimirovich wants to take the fight to the mat but Mabogo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vladimirovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mabogo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vladimirovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mabogo lands a left hand.
Vladimirovich avoids the elbow strike from Mabogo, against the cage.
Mabogo lands a right hand.
Mabogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vladimirovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Mabogo controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mabogo obliges.
Mabogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vladimirovich avoids it.#T4#
Mabogo prevents a body shot from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mabogo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mabogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mabogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vladimirovich's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Vladimirovich.
Mabogo blocks a body shot from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich looking to stall.
Vladimirovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabogo. #TD2#
Vladimirovich jumps guard and drags Mabogo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mabogo lands a couple of elbows.
Mabogo trying to control but Vladimirovich is working from the bottom.
Mabogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vladimirovich can do to turn this around?
Mabogo controlling from the top position.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vladimirovich working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenalemodisa Mabogo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vladimirovich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mabogo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vladimirovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mabogo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mabogo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vladimirovich throws out the jab.
Mabogo tries to counter by clinching up but Vladimirovich breaks away and moves out of range.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vladimirovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Mabogo counters with a right hand to the body.
Vladimirovich looks to throw the jab but Mabogo is out of range.
Vladimirovich scores with a nice strike.
Mabogo moves in looking to clinch but Vladimirovich pushes him off.
Vladimirovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mabogo manages to avoid it.
Mabogo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mabogo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mabogo forces Vladimirovich back against the cage and clinches.
Vladimirovich slows down the pace here. #T1#
Vladimirovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Mabogo controls his hands.
Vladimirovich digs a right hand underneath Mabogo's ribcage. Mabogo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vladimirovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vladimirovich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mabogo is keeping busy.
Vladimirovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vladimirovich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mabogo misses with an elbow over the top.
Mabogo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mabogo lands a knee to the body.
Vladimirovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vladimirovich working aggressively here.
Mabogo prevents Vladimirovich from breaking the clinch.
Mabogo tries to throw a body punch but Vladimirovich avoids it by throwing Mabogo back against the cage. #TD#
Mabogo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vladimirovich clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mabogo is riding his opponent, not letting Vladimirovich buck him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mabogo tries to get the hooks in deep but Vladimirovich pushed the leg off.
Mabogo biding his time, controlling Vladimirovich.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vladimirovich just trying to survive but Mabogo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vladimirovich is keeping busy.
Good control from Mabogo.
Mabogo trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Vladimirovich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
Mabogo not allowing Vladimirovich to control his hands.
Vladimirovich is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mabogo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vladimirovich tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mabogo controlling the positon.
Mabogo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Vladimirovich tries to escape but Mabogo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mabogo keeps control of the position easily here as Vladimirovich tries to buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vladimirovich just looking to survive in the bad position.
Good control from Mabogo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mabogo, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
In his post fight interview, Kenalemodisa Mabogo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BMP 43
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Vladimirovich closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vladimirovich lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Vladimirovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vladimirovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abbot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abbot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vladimirovich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vladimirovich distracts Abbot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot controls Vladimirovich momentarily but Vladimirovich frees himself.
Vladimirovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Abbot is retaining full guard. #T1#
Vladimirovich throws a big elbow that misses.
Vladimirovich 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.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladimirovich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vladimirovich is working Abbot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Abbot is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Barbell Brigade - $800 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Vladimirovich throws an elbow that misses. Abbot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vladimirovich's guard. Nice move by Abbot!#REVR##SUB2#
Vladimirovich looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Abbot is defending well. Vladimirovich quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Abbot has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vladimirovich celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Vladimirovich!
A very excited looking Vladimir Vladimirovich rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BMP 42 (Norton vs Kovalenko)
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Vizcarra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vladimirovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Vizcarra has Vladimirovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Vladimirovich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vizcarra has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Vladimirovich. #BC#
Vizcarra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Vizcarra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vizcarra.
Vladimirovich fails with the takedown.
Vizcarra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vizcarra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vladimirovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Vladimirovich with that takedown attempt.
Vladimirovich throws out a loose jab but Vizcarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vizcarra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vladimirovich momentarily.
Vladimirovich tries for a takedown but Vizcarra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norman Vizcarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Vladimirovich.
Vizcarra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Vladimirovich scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Norman Vizcarra has been cut.
Vladimirovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vladimirovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vizcarra avoids the body shot from Vladimirovich.
Vizcarra misses with a kick to the body
enabling Vladimirovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Vizcarra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vizcarra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norman Vizcarra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vizcarra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vladimirovich takes a swing at Vizcarra's ribcage but misses.
Vladimirovich jabs Vizcarra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vladimirovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Vizcarra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vizcarra throws the kick towards the body but Vladimirovich avoids it.
Vladimirovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vizcarra. #T2#
Vladimirovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vladimirovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vladimirovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vizcarra was well out of range. Poor timing from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vizcarra at a distance.
Vladimirovich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vizcarra slips under a jab from Vladimirovich.
Good leg kick by Vizcarra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vizcarra moves out of range as Vladimirovich strikes.
Vladimirovich cracks Vizcarra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vizcarra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vizcarra digs a good body shot into Vladimirovich's ribs.
Vladimirovich throws a lazy right hand but Vizcarra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Vizcarra was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vizcarra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vladimirovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Vladimirovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Vizcarra throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Vladimirovich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vladimirovich chips away with some ground and pound.
Vladimirovich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vladimirovich stopping the sweep attempt from Vizcarra.
Vizcarra has momentary wrist control but Vladimirovich slips an elbow through the middle.
Vladimirovich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vladimirovich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vladimirovich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vladimirovich chips away with some ground and pound.
Vladimirovich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vladimirovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Vladimirovich passes into half guard.
Vladimirovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Vizcarra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vladimirovich controlling the action here. #SUB#
Vizcarra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vladimirovich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vladimirovich is nestled in close to Vizcarra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Vladimirovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Norman Vizcarra's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Vladimirovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vladimirovich lands with a right hand.
Vizcarra throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
Vladimirovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vizcarra throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Vladimirovich to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Vizcarra is rocked!
Vizcarra scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Vizcarra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vladimirovich moves away from the strike by Vizcarra.
Vizcarra seems to have got his legs back now.
Vizcarra throws a body kick that misses.
Vizcarra gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Vladimirovich gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Vizcarra 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 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Vladimirovich!

Event: BMP 40 (Boone vs Boykin)
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Pavlovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich throws a looping overhand right but Pavlovich ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Pavlovich misses its target.
Pavlovich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pavlovich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at gym closing in the buildup to the fight.
Pavlovich lands a right hook to the body.
Vladimirovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pavlovich throws a body punch but Vladimirovich moves out of range.
Vladimirovich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A lazy left from Vladimirovich finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlovich misses with a left hand
and Vladimirovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vladimirovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pavlovich.
Pavlovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pavlovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1##TD2#
Vladimirovich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladimirovich throws a big elbow that misses.
Vladimirovich being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladimirovich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vladimirovich with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Vladimirovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlovich has momentary wrist control but Vladimirovich slips an elbow through the middle.
Pavlovich has control of Vladimirovich's left arm, preventing Vladimirovich from doing any damage.
Vladimirovich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vladimirovich throwing strikes from guard but Pavlovich blocks nicely.
Vladimirovich throws a big elbow that misses.
Vladimirovich cracks Pavlovich with a solid left hand.
Vladimirovich throws a big right hand that misses.
Vladimirovich pushes down on Pavlovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Vladimirovich lands strikes from half guard.
Pavlovich is looking to improve his position.
Vladimirovich trying to control from half guard but Pavlovich is working away.
Vladimirovich trying to mount his opponent but Pavlovich defends it.
Vladimirovich drops an elbow to the side of Pavlovich's head.
Vladimirovich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pavlovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vladimirovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Pavlovich tries to roll over but Vladimirovich keeps him under control.
Pavlovich taking some punishment here, with Vladimirovich in his half guard.
Vladimirovich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Vladimirovich is working for a kimura but Pavlovich is defending it quite comfortably.
Vladimirovich wants to control but Pavlovich is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pavlovich is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlovich is refusing to be controlled, as Vladimirovich sits in half guard.
Vladimirovich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Vladimirovich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pavlovich misses with a hook. Vladimirovich ducked under it nicely.
Pavlovich scores with a jab. Vladimirovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
Pavlovich throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Vladimirovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Vladimirovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Pavlovich off the cage and back into range.
Pavlovich throws a hook but Vladimirovich blocks it.
Vladimirovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pavlovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vladimirovich.
Vladimir Vladimirovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavlovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimirovich closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vladimirovich staying out of range there.
Vladimirovich feints the counter takedown.
Pavlovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vladimirovich throws out the jab.
A left lands for Pavlovich.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Vladimirovich misses the target.
Vladimirovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pavlovich backs up against the cage. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pavlovich enables Vladimirovich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pavlovich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pavlovich pulls Vladimirovich in close to his closed guard and prevents Vladimirovich from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vladimirovich stops Pavlovich from standing up.
Vladimirovich wants to pass the guard but Pavlovich is keeping the position.
Vladimirovich stops Pavlovich from standing up.
Vladimirovich is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavlovich has wrist control.#SUB2#
Vladimirovich drops back looking for a leg! Pavlovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pavlovich manages to kick Vladimirovich off! Vladimirovich jumps back into Pavlovich's guard. #T2#
Pavlovich is trying to control the position but Vladimirovich postures up.
Vladimirovich prevents Pavlovich from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Vladimirovich misses.
It looked like Pavlovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vladimirovich.
Pavlovich catches Vladimirovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vladimirovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vladimirovich lands a slapping body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Pavlovich. No joy for Vladimirovich on that attempt.
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!
Vladimirovich scores with a jab to the body.
Pavlovich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pavlovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Pavlovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Vladimirovich throws a nice looking combination but Pavlovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vladimirovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Pavlovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vladimirovich throws a hook but Pavlovich blocks it.
Pavlovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich stalks Pavlovich and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pavlovich's face. Pavlovich staggers backwards, shaken.
Pavlovich throws a shot from downtown. Vladimirovich moves away and avoids it.
Pavlovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Pavlovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vladimirovich misses with a jab to the body
and Pavlovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Vladimirovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vladimirovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Vladimirovich. Those never looked like landing.
Pavlovich throws a big counter combination but Vladimirovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Pavlovich. That snapped Vladimirovich's head back. #ROC#
Vladimirovich is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Vladimir Vladimirovich's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vladimirovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pavlovich.
And Vladimirovich tries to counter it with a takedown but Pavlovich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vladimirovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Pavlovich finish him?
Pavlovich slaps away a takedown attempt from Vladimirovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vladimirovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Vladimirovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Pavlovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vladimirovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vladimir Vladimirovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladimirovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pavlovich counters with a huge left! Vladimirovich is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pavlovich isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Vladimirovich from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pavlovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Pavlovich!
After winning the bout, Anton Pavlovich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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