Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: K1 ATTACK 02 Diego vs Cook
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Mu scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruglov should have avoided that one.
Kruglov lands with a shot to the body.
Kruglov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruglov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruglov takes a swing at Mu's ribcage but misses.
Mu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mu.
Donk. Kruglov catches Mu right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like He Mu has been cut.
He Mu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mu cracks Kruglov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#Kruglov is rocked!
Mu slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can Mu finish him?
Mu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Kruglov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruglov lands a nice hook to Mu's body. Mu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov throws a nice head kick!
Mu throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Kruglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kruglov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mu throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range. #CL#
Mu moves into range and clinches up with Kruglov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mu. #BC#
Mu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mu throws a leg kick but Kruglov checks it.
Kruglov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mu throws out the jab.
Kruglov throws a low kick, looking for Mu's leg but Mu calmly moves out of range.
Kruglov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice cross by Kruglov.
Some wild striking there from Kruglov.
Kruglov is looking to clinch but Mu is avoiding it.
Kruglov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mu.
Mu missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mu staying out of range there.
It looked like Mu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Mu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Kruglov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mu scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov throws a front kick aimed at Mu's knee but Mu avoids it well.
Mu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruglov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mu cracks Kruglov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mu. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Mu forces Kruglov back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a knee to the body.
Kruglov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Mu breaks from the clinch.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mu.
A good leg kick by Mu.
Mu moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
Kruglov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Mu with the inside leg kick.
Mu defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Mu tried to counter with a leg kick but Kruglov avoided it.
Kruglov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mu checks it well.
Kruglov digs a good hook to Mu's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2#
Mu gets tackled into the cage by Kruglov. Kruglov maintains the clinch.
Mu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Mu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mu blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on He Mu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mu misses with a looping left.
Kruglov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mu can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mu, as that shot connected.
Mu connects with an inside leg kick.
Mu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kruglov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mu. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Mu moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruglov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Mu misses.
Kruglov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
He Mu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mu is just out of range.
Mu scores with a hook.
Mu scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mu lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruglov's head.#CL2#
Kruglov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mu is defending well for now.#T1#
Mu lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruglov scores with a knee to the head.
Mu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
Kruglov keeps control of Mu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
Mu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Mu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anton Kruglov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Mu blocks it.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Mu avoids the damage to the body.
Mu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mu misses with some punches.
Mu lands a left hand.
Mu lands a right hand. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mu tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kruglov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mu controls his hands.
Mu misses with a punch to the body.
Mu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Mu fails to land.
Kruglov lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mu.
Mu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mu managing to block the knees to the body from Kruglov.
Mu misses with a body punch.
Mu misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

He Mu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on He Mu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kruglov throws a front kick aimed at Mu's knee but Mu avoids it well.
Kruglov takes a swing at Mu's ribcage but misses.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Mu.
Mu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A swing and a miss from Mu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruglov.
Mu cracks Kruglov with a good jab.
Mu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruglov. Kruglov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A leg kick checked by Kruglov.
Kruglov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mu cracks Kruglov with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Kruglov is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Kruglov is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Kruglov could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). He Mu!
He Mu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushrod.
Bushrod just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKruglov.
Kruglov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Knige's Ironside Fitness Inc in the buildup to the fight.
Scruffy Bushrod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushrod throws a low kick, looking for Kruglov's leg but Kruglov calmly moves out of range.
Bushrod lands a front kick.
Bushrod throws a lazy head kick
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bushrod throws out a leg kick but Kruglov moves out of range and Bushrod only half commits.
Kruglov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bushrod lands a leg kick that knocks Kruglov off balance momentarily.
Kruglov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Kruglov misses.
Bushrod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bushrod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bushrod throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kruglov counters with a straight right hand.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bushrod tries to counter with a clinch but Kruglov shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Bushrod takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bushrod avoids the damage to the body.
Bushrod is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruglov is defending well for now.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bushrod tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruglov avoids it.
Bushrod missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Kruglov avoiding damage as Bushrod throws knees to the body.
Kruglov taking a breather.
Bushrod misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bushrod.
Kruglov scores with a shoulder strike.
Bushrod managing to block the knees to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov scores with a shot to the side of Bushrod's head.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Bushrod misses with the head strike.
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Bushrod backwards.
Kruglov controlling the action here for a moment.
Bushrod is trying to stall.
Kruglov connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Kruglov. #T2#
Kruglov working Bushrod over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kruglov lands with a right to the head.
Bushrod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bushrod looks winded!
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bushrods head.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bushrod is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns Bushrod into the cage.
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#Bushrod is rocked!
Bushrod taking a breather.
Bushrod is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruglov finish him?
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bushrod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruglov.
Bushrod looking to stall. #T3#
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Bushrod backwards.
Bushrod missing with knees to the body.
Bushrod seems to have recovered his senses.
Bushrod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov lands a knee to the body.
Kruglov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruglov connects with a knee to the head.
Bushrod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #KD#
Kruglov drops Bushrod with a big knee straight up the middle! Bushrod is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Bushrod's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Kruglov before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Kruglov!
Anton Kruglov made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: WKBC: Johnson vs Laxx
Date: Apr 09, 2020

#R1#
Kueller lands a head shot.
Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kueller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
Kueller throws a body shot but no joy.
Kueller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruglov lands a body shot.
Kueller looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kueller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kueller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruglov.
Kueller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruglov.
We've been informed that Kueller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kueller lands with a straight right. Kruglov didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Kruglov is rocked!
Kruglov tries to clinch up.
Kueller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oh Kruglov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kueller misses with a body shot
and Kruglov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kruglov seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Kueller tries to bum rush Kruglov with a series of wild strikes but Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruglov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Kruglov forces Kueller back against the ropes and clinches.
Kueller lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kueller avoids the damage to the body.
Kueller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kueller's face.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Kueller has Kruglov pushed against the ropes.
Kueller misses with a knee strike.
Kueller tries to land a knee to the head but Kruglov blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Kueller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kueller.
Both fighters circling a little - Kruglov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Kruglov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kueller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kueller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kruglov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Kueller.#KD2#
Kueller scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Kruglov to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Kueller away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Kruglov got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kueller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Kueller does no damage. #CL2#
Kueller rushes Kruglov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kruglov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kueller takes a shot to the head.
Kruglov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kueller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kueller lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Benjamin Kueller should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
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#
Kruglov swings for the body but Kueller moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kueller. That snapped Kruglov's head back.
Kueller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kueller.
A head kick misses from Kueller.
Kueller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruglov lands with a nice body kick.
Kueller tries to clinch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Kueller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benjamin Kueller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kueller tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kruglov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kruglov lands with a straight right. Kueller didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kueller.
Kueller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruglov. Kruglov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benjamin Kueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Kueller circles away. #T1#
Kueller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kueller ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov lands a really nice looking cross but Kueller seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruglov blocks the leg kick.
Kruglov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Kueller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruglov darts in trying to clinch
and Kueller counters with a right hand to the body.
Kueller slips a jab and a cross from Kruglov.
Kruglov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kueller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruglov.#CL2#
Kruglov tries to keep at a distance but Kueller has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov lands with a left to the head.
Anton Kruglov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov looking to stall.
Kueller pushes Kruglov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kueller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruglov checks the leg kick.
Kruglov throws an overhand right that lands on Kueller's shoulder, as Kueller tries to avoid the shot.
Kueller misses with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kueller avoids the body shot from Kruglov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kueller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Kueller circles away.
Kruglov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kueller finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruglov's head.
Kruglov digs a good hook to Kueller's body.
Kueller misses with a combination
and Kruglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Kruglov misses.
Kueller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Kruglov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kueller, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kueller avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head.
Kueller takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Kueller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kueller swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kruglov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kruglov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kueller's head backwards.
A punch combination from Kueller misses.
Kruglov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Kruglov pushes Kueller up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kueller backwards.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Kueller tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruglov avoids the damage to the body.
Kruglov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kueller lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Kueller manages to break the clinch.
Kueller throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kruglov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benjamin Kueller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kueller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Kueller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruglov doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kueller throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kueller just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kruglov has Kueller up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kueller landing knees to the body.
Kruglov avoids the elbow strike from Kueller, against the ropes.
Kruglov lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kueller obliges.
Kueller misses with an elbow over the top.
Kueller blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kueller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kueller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Kruglov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kueller backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Kueller blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Kruglov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kruglov 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WKBC: Tyson vs Smith
Date: Apr 03, 2020

#R1#
Chigg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chigg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chigg cracks the inside of Kruglov's front leg.
Chigg keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Chigg slips the punch.
Chigg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
Chigg looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chigg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chigg lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kruglov looks winded!
A slapping leg kick lands for Chigg.
Chigg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kruglov will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chigg throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chigg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chigg feints and then cracks Kruglov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruglov down.
Chigg connects with a body shot that sends Kruglov's belly button to the back.
Chigg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kruglov.
Chigg scores with a hook to the body. Kruglov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Chigg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chigg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chigg.
Chigg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruglov. That did some damage!
Chigg throws a right and a left that Kruglov avoids nicely.
Chigg moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chigg scores with a hook to the body. Kruglov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chigg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Kruglov is rocked!
Chigg scores with a body shot.
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can Chigg finish him?
Chigg lunges at Kruglov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruglov's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Chigg drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Kruglov onto his butt! Kruglov pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Kruglov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chigg scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by Chigg.
Chigg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chigg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
BAM! Chigg delivers a spinning backfist that drops Kruglov like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Maya Chigg!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Maya Chigg made sure he mentioned HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WKBC: The Zealot VS Irrawaddy
Date: Mar 30, 2020

#R1#
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
and Baker counters with a nice body shot.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruglov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruglov throws a nice head kick! #CL2#
Kruglov darts in and clinches Baker up against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Kruglov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruglov lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Kruglov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruglov cracks Baker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kruglov lands a leg kick that knocks Baker off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Kruglov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kruglov obliges.
Baker trying to stall but Kruglov improves his position.
Kruglov is trying to stall.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Baker back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kruglov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov lands an elbow inside that Baker shrugs off.
Kruglov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruglov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kruglov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruglov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruglov misses with the combination.
Baker throwing a counter right hand but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Kruglov scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Kruglov forces Baker back against the ropes and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baker is defending well for now.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruglov tries a body shot but Baker blocks it. #T1##BC#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruglov cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.#KD#
Baker lands a head kick that bluckles Kruglov and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Baker no doubt looking to push for a finish!
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Anton Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Kruglov lands but Baker takes it in his stride.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Baker counter with a right hand.
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kruglov misses with a combination
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Kruglov misses with the combination. #CL2#
Kruglov closes the distance and pushes Baker back into the ropes.#BC#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruglov cracks Baker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Kruglov is rocked!
Kruglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Kruglov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Baker will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kruglov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruglov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Kruglov is rocked!
Baker misses with an uppercut. Kruglov saw that one coming.
Kruglov throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov tries to land a leg kick but Baker saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruglov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruglov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Baker misses with a hook.
Kruglov seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.#T1#
Kruglov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov misses with a leg kick.
Kruglov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruglov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker throws a big counter combination but Kruglov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruglov wants to clinch but Baker slips to the side
and Baker counters with a nice body shot.
Anton Kruglov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kruglov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Kruglov misses.
Baker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruglov cracks Baker with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Baker misses.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
Baker moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Bushido K1: 2
Date: Mar 20, 2020

#R1#
Kruglov blocks a head kick by Wawelski.
Kruglov is looking to counter punch.
Wawelski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Wawelski tenderised Kruglov's leg. Kruglov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wawelski throws a sloppy head kick and Kruglov moves out of range easily.
Kruglov is looking to counter punch.
Kruglov lands with an overhand left.
Wawelski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wawelski tries a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Kruglov lands a front kick.
Kruglov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wawelski throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Wawelski throws a right hand that Kruglov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruglov also avoids with ease.
Kruglov is looking to counter punch.
Wawelski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruglov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Wawelski.
Kosma Wawelski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wawelski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wawelski tries to clinch but Kruglov is having none of it.
Wawelski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Kruglov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#
Wawelski is rocked!
Kruglov ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Wawelski out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Kruglov!
Anton Kruglov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Rising Dragon: 5
Date: Mar 12, 2020

#R1#
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Adams clinches with his opponent.
Kruglov lands with a right to the head.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position.
Kruglov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruglov looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Adams breaks the clinch.
Kruglov throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Adams moves into the clinch.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.#T1#
Kruglov has Adams pressed against the ropes, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Adams takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruglov! But no joy.
Adams slips a straight right by Kruglov.#CL#
Adams has managed to clinch.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Kruglov tries to tie him up.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Kruglov tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Kruglov.
Kruglov wants to stall.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kruglov throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Adams scores with a big combo that sends Kruglov crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Kruglov flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Adams jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Adams!
During a confident post fight interview, James Adams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Rising Dragon: 3
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1#
Kruglov thumps Baker with a low kick.
Kruglov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Kruglov misses.
Baker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kruglov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baker's knee momentarily.#CL#
Kruglov moves into the clinch.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruglov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baker up against the ropes.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Baker is blocking nicely.
Kruglov scores a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch but Baker improves position.
We've been informed that Baker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Baker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Kruglov lands a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kruglov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kruglov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baker's calf.
Kruglov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker staying out of range there.
Kruglov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Baker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Kruglov rushes Baker and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head.
Baker stalls.
Baker controlling the action here for a moment.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker is trying to push Kruglov away but Kruglov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruglov won't allow it.
Kruglov trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kruglov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruglov won't allow it.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Brian Baker has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Kruglov misses.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Baker'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#
Baker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruglov tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Baker counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Kruglov onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker lands a right hook to the body.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brian Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Baker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruglov tries to clinch up but Baker circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
Kruglov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruglov lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruglov. That's going to slow Baker down. #CL#
Kruglov darts in and clinches Baker up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baker blocks a body shot from Kruglov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruglov.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Baker is blocking nicely.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Anton Kruglov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Baker trying to stall but Kruglov improves his position.
Anton Kruglov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
Baker tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Baker is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Baker.
Well Kruglov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Openweight GP: Round 1
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruglov.
Silva tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva lunges at Kruglov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruglov's hand.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Kruglov scores with a leg kick.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Kruglov slips a jab from Silva.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Kruglov connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov lands a head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruglov.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruglov's head.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Kruglov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kruglov misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva gets through Kruglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruglovs head.
Kruglov controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Silva.
Kruglov'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.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Kruglov blocks it.
Kruglov lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Arnaldo Silva has been cut.
Kruglov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva prevents a body shot from Kruglov.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruglov avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Kruglov.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Silva back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arnaldo Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arnaldo Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kruglov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruglov.
Arnaldo Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Kruglov forces Silva back against the ropes and clinches.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Kruglov blocks with his arms.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Silva back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kruglov.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov is trying to stall.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Arnaldo Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Kruglov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Kruglov tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kruglov.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Knees to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Silva back against the ropes.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnaldo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arnaldo Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Arnaldo Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva pushes Kruglov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Kruglov is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kruglov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kruglov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Kruglov scores with a knee to the head.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Kruglov struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands. #T2#
Kruglov tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Kruglov back against the ropes.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Kruglov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Silva.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kruglov obliges.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Kruglov avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the ropes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnaldo Silva!
Arnaldo Silva 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: Elite Thai Showdown: 4
Date: Feb 17, 2020

#R1#
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Pitung on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Kruglov moves into range and clinches up with Pitung.
Kruglov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pitung managing to block the knees to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov works on Pitung's body with a couple of short punches.
Pitung is breathing heavily.
Kruglov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov landing knees to the head.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Pitung blocks it.
Kruglov slowing the pace effectively.
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pitung backwards.
Kruglov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A short left from Kruglov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Kruglov.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Pitung fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Pitung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pitungs head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kruglov.
Kruglov taking a breather.
Kruglov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Pitung is blocking nicely.
Kruglov scores with a hook to the body.
Kruglov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pitung won't want to take too many of those.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pitung backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kruglov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kruglov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kruglov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kruglov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kruglov lands a body punch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
Kruglov scores with a knee to the head.
Kruglov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside.
Pitung misses with a body punch.
Pitung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Kruglov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kruglov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kruglov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pitung in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kruglov digs a right hand into Pitung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pitung's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pitung backwards.
Kruglov scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pitung takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pitung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruglov clobbers Pitung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Kruglov clinches up with Pitung and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kruglov tries a body shot but Pitung blocks it.
Kruglov lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Pitung is rocked!
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oh Pitung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pitung seems to have got his legs back now.
Knees to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pitung won't want to take too many of those.
A bit of stalling here from Kruglov.
Kruglov with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Kruglov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kruglov taking a breather.
Pitung managing to block the knees to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch but Pitung improves position.
Kruglov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Pitung.
Kruglov lands a shot to the body.
Pitung is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kruglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pitung takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kruglov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pitung won't want to take too many of those.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Pitung blocks it.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Kruglov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruglov unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Pitung out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Pitung off his feet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Anton Kruglov!
Anton Kruglov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Elite Thai Showdown: 2
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1#
Cain takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Kruglov misses with a right hand
and Cain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Kruglov darts in and clinches Cain up against the ropes.
Cain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kruglov scores with a shot to the side of Cain's head.
Kruglov avoiding damage.
Cain blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like David Cain has been cut.
Kruglov landing knees to the body.
Kruglov'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.#T1#
Kruglov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cain is looking to control Kruglov's arms but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cain has his back to the ropes.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cain.
Cain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cain struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Cain blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
Cain can't break the clinch. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cain.
Cain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruglov lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Cain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cain blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Cain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
Kruglov looks to clinch
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cain to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Cain. Beautiful body shot.
Kruglov wants to clinch but Cain slips to the side
and Cain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruglov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cain.
Kruglov takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruglov as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cain counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Cain slips under a jab.
Cain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Kruglov throws a big counter head kick but Cain avoids it with no problem.
Kruglov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cain connects with the punch.
Cain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kruglov wants to land a leg kick but Cain is out of range. #T2##CL#
Cain gets a clinch.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cain is defending well for now.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Cain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Cain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Cain'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kruglov connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov slips a jab from Cain.
Kruglov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruglov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cain. Cain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruglov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
David Cain is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cain under the eye.
Kruglov works Cain's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cain is looking to wear down Kruglov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cain staying out of range there.
It looked like Cain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruglov.
Cain defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Cain on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Kruglov misses with a right hand
enabling Cain to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Cain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruglov thinking.
Nice defenses there by Cain.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Cain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a low kick but Cain avoids it.
A head kick by Kruglov misses
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Kruglov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cain. Cain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Kruglov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov moves to clinch but Cain breaks away
and Cain counters with a left to the body.
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cain finish him?#KD#
Cain catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Kruglov stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Kruglov walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#CL2#
Kruglov rushes Cain and presses him up against the ropes.
Kruglov seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Cain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruglov swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Cain counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Kruglov goes down! Will Kruglov beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Kruglov misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Cain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cain 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cain!
After the big win, David Cain made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WKBC 1: The Beginning
Date: Jan 30, 2020

#R1#
Kruglov throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
It looked like Cook wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruglov defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov looks to land a body kick but Cook moved away.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Cook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cook throws a leg kick
and Kruglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cook connects with a single shot there.
Cook swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cook's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cook duly obliges.
Cook misses with a body kick.#CL#
Cook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cook tries a knee to the head but Kruglov blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Cook is blocking nicely.
Kruglov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruglov misses with some punches. #T1#
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Cook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Cook blocks with his arms.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Cook avoids the damage to the body.
Kruglov missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Cook.
Kruglov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruglov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Cook scores with a shot to the side of Kruglov's head.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Cook taking a breather.
Cook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov. #T2#
Cook scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruglov is stalling here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov trying to stall but Cook improves his position.
Cook is looking to control Kruglov's arms but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cook has his back to the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cook is defending well for now.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cook has Kruglov pushed against the ropes.
Cook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cook misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that round.
That's time! Cook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cook throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the liver by Kruglov. Beautiful body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cook. That's going to slow Kruglov down.
Kruglov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cook.#CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Kruglov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cook in his tracks.
Kruglov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cook.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kruglov wants to stall.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov being controlled against the ropes.
Cook throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cook is looking to control Kruglov's arms but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cook has his back to the ropes.
Cook lands with a right to the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Cook lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kruglov taking a breather.
Solomon Cook has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cook is keeping busy.
Cook tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Cook back against the ropes.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruglov can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Kruglov.
Cook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov tries to stall but Cook uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cook misses with some punches.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cook. #T2#
Cook lands a right hand.
Cook is looking to control Kruglov's arms but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cook has his back to the ropes.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cook's elbow.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Cook misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook just leaning against Kruglov, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kruglov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cook's elbow.
A short left from Cook.
Cook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cook stalling in the clinch but Kruglov improves position.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Cook avoids the damage to the body.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Cook pushes Kruglov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov cracks Cook with a nice body shot.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook'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#
Cook bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kruglov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cook.
Solomon Cook is winning the standup battle so far.
Cook is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Solomon Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kruglov clinches up with Cook and pushes him back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cook.
Cook misses with some punches.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruglov as Cook tries to tie him up.
Cook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Cook just leaning against Kruglov, taking a breather. #T1#
Kruglov throws an elbow that misses.
Cook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Cook taking a breather.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov taking a breather.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kruglov takes a shot to the head.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kruglov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cook.
Cook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cook lands an uppercut.
Kruglov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Solomon Cook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Cook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cook has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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 Cook fails to land.
Kruglov misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruglov as Cook tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.
Knees to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cook has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Cook!
Solomon Cook bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RR #5
Date: Jan 17, 2020

#R1#
Kruglov throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Kruglov pushes Mcallister up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kruglov stalling the fight.
Mcallister wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kruglov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kruglov with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Collin Mcallister has been cut.
Mcallister trying to control the position but instead, Kruglov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcallister into the ropes.
Kruglov stalling against the ropes.
Good body shot from Kruglov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov connects with a knee to the head.
Kruglov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mcallister lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kruglov with a knee to the head.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Mcallister is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mcallister is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruglov finish him?
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Kruglov scores a nice knee to the body.
Kruglov creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Mcallister off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Mcallister is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Kruglov is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Anton Kruglov!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Kruglov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RR 2.5
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Wightman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wightman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wightman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wightman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Wightman's head.
Kruglov staying out of range there.
Wightman lands a head kick!
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
Wightman lands a head kick!
Wightman misses with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wightman misses with a body shot.
Kruglov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wightman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wightman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kruglov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wightman throws a head kick that Kruglov semi-blocks. #ROC2#
Kruglov is rocked!
Wightman lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruglov's head.
Oh Kruglov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wightman looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Kruglov needs to keep his hands up - Wightman had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Wightman moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wightman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov seems to have got his legs back now.
Wightman throws a leg kick
letting Kruglov counter with a right hand.
Wightman connects with the punch.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wightman is just out of range.
Wightman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blake Wightman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wightman throws a solid leg kick but Kruglov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wightman.
Kruglov avoids the head kick by Wightman.
A combination from Wightman does no damage.
Kruglov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wightman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wightman tries to bum rush Kruglov with a series of wild strikes but Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruglov throws the kick towards the body but Wightman avoids it.
Kruglov connects with the punch.#T2#
Wightman tries to bum rush Kruglov with a series of wild strikes but Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruglov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Kruglov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wightman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wightman takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
Wightman unleashes a big counter combination but Kruglov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wightman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Kruglov cracks a nice hook into Wightman's ribs.
Wightman cracks Kruglov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wightman throws a series of punches but Kruglov avoids them all with ease.
Kruglov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wightman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruglov scrambles back to his feet.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Wightman moves out of range easily.
Wightman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Kruglov drives through and clinches with Wightman against the cage.
Kruglov avoids the elbow strike from Wightman, against the cage. #T3#
Kruglov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruglov scores with a shoulder strike.
Wightman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wightman lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Wightman throws an elbow but it misses.
Wightman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wightman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruglov's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Kruglov has Wightman pushed against the cage.
Wightman can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Kruglov with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Blake Wightman has been cut.#T4#
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wightmans head.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Kruglov tries to throw a body punch but Wightman avoids it by throwing Kruglov back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wightman throws an elbow but misses.
Wightman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wightman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wightman lands a nice uppercut.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Wightman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Wightman'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#
Wightman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wightman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wightman lands with a good body shot.
Wightman ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov scores with a nice head shot.
Kruglov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kruglov blocks a jab.
Kruglov is looking for a counter combo.
Wightman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wightman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kruglov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wightman throws out a leg kick but Kruglov moves out of range and Wightman only half commits. #CL#
Kruglov takes the fight into the clinch.
Wightman lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wightman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruglov's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Wightman takes a shot to the head.
Wightman is working Kruglov over against the cage.#T1#
Wightman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruglov is defending well for now.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wightman blocks it with crossed arms.
Wightman misses with a punch on the inside.
Wightman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruglov lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Wightman on the inside.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wightman lands a nice uppercut.
Wightman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wightman has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Wightman can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Kruglov dodges an elbow strike from Wightman.
Wightman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Kruglov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wightman throws a head punch that misses.
Wightman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov digs a right hand underneath Wightman's ribcage. Wightman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Wightman lands a nice uppercut.
Wightman tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Wightman back against the cage.
Kruglov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruglov is pushing Wightman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wightman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruglov is defending well for now.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Wightman is blocking nicely.
Wightman managing to block the knees to the body from Kruglov. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wightman.
Wightman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
Wightman digs a right hand into Kruglov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruglov's gas tank.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Wightman scores with a knee to the head.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Wightman blocks it.
Wightman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wightman.
Kruglov slowing the pace effectively.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Wightman has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Wightman struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wightmans head.
Kruglov working aggressively here. #T4#
Wightman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruglov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wightman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wightman.
Wightman tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Wightman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wightman scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
Wightman blocking some punches.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike from Wightman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Wightman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wightman throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov is looking to counter punch.
Wightman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruglov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Kruglov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Wightman.
Wightman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wightman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
Wightman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Wightman on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Anton Kruglov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruglov tries a body shot but Wightman blocks it.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wightman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wightman has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Wightman pushes Kruglov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wightman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wightman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wightman struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wightman is keeping busy.
Wightman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wightman tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wightman misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Kruglov landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wightman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wightman.
Kruglov dodges an elbow strike from Wightman.
Wightman throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
A shot in the inside from Wightman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wightman. #T3#
Kruglov is working Wightman over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wightman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wightman lands a damaging elbow.
Kruglov wants to stall.
Wightman misses with some punches.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wightman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruglov managing to block the knees to the body from Wightman.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wightman blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wightman avoids it.
Wightman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Wightman throws an elbow but misses.
Wightman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov avoids the elbow strike from Wightman, against the cage.
Wightman tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Wightman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Wightman blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wightman.
Wightman missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov has Wightman pushed against the cage.
Wightman has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Rude Rick's Rumble
Date: Nov 20, 2019

#R1##CL#
Cleaver rushes Kruglov and presses him up against the ropes.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleaver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Cleaver on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kruglov.
A body shot lands from Cleaver.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Cleaver blocks it.
Cleaver takes a shot to the head.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleaver.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Cleaver blocks it.
Cleaver tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruglov avoids the damage to the body.
Cleaver landing knees to the body.
Kruglov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cleaver lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kruglov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cleaver lands a nice knee to the body.
Kruglov looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleaver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cleaver taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kruglov takes an elbow to the temple.
A left hand lands to the body for Cleaver.
Cleaver gets through Kruglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Cleaver lands a left hand.
Cleaver misses with an elbow over the top.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Kruglov struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleaver controls his hands.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cleaver is defending well for now.
Cleaver is pushing Kruglov up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cleaver lands an elbow inside.
Kruglov misses with an elbow strike.
Cleaver lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike.
Cleaver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Cleaver has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kruglov takes an elbow to the temple.
Cleaver utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cleaver lands an elbow just above Kruglov 's eye.
Kruglov lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
Cleaver blocking some punches.
Kruglov avoiding damage as Cleaver throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cleaver.
Cleaver can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Cleaver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruglov avoids it.
Kruglov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kruglov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cleaver lands a nice uppercut.
Cleaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Cleaver missing with knees to the body.
Cleaver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruglov.
Cleaver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov.
Cleaver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruglov landing knees to the head.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cleaver backwards.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Cleaver. #T3#
Cleaver missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cleaver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cleaver throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Cleaver misses with the head strike.
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cleaver struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Cleaver.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Kruglov.
Kruglov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cleaver's face.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cleaver.
Cleaver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruglov avoids it.
Cleaver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruglov is defending well for now.
Kruglov is trying to stall.
Kruglov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#T4#
Kruglov managing to block the knees to the body from Cleaver.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
Cleaver lands a shot to the body.
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cleaver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cleaver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cleaver's face.
Kruglov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruglov misses with an elbow over the top.
Cleaver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kruglov's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Anton Kruglov has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cleaver landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cleaver lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Cleaver as the two fighters clinch.
Cleaver lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Cleaver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Kruglov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cleaver lands a jab-cross combination.
Cleaver takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cleaver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cleaver doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruglov circles away.
Cleaver tries to clinch but Kruglov is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Kruglov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kruglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cleaver to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Kruglov is rocked!
Theodore Cleaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov blocks a head kick by Cleaver.
Kruglov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleaver.
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
Cleaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruglov can do to turn this around?
Cleaver getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cleaver finish him?#CL#
Cleaver closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleaver.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
Cleaver misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov seems to have recovered his senses.
Cleaver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov.
Kruglov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cleaver misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cleaver lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cleaver blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cleaver blocks it with crossed arms.
Cleaver lands a shoulder strike.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cleaver avoids it.
Cleaver blocks an elbow strike from Kruglov.
Kruglov scores a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cleaver scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cleaver.
A head punch on the inside from Cleaver fails to land.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Cleaver.
Kruglov avoiding damage as Cleaver throws knees to the body.
Kruglov misses with an elbow over the top.
Cleaver tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruglov avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleaver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleaver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cleaver missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cleaver fails to land.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Theodore Cleaver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Cleaver.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cleaver blocks it with crossed arms.
Cleaver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruglov or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Cleaver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruglov trying to control the position but instead, Cleaver has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kruglov into the ropes.
Cleaver managing to block the knees to the body from Kruglov.
Cleaver tries to land a knee to the head but Kruglov blocks with his arms. #T3#
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Cleaver.
Cleaver stalling in the clinch but Kruglov improves position.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Cleaver.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleaver working aggressively here.
Cleaver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Kruglov.
Cleaver tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruglov avoids the damage to the body.
Cleaver blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleaver is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov trying to stall but Cleaver improves his position. #T4#
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleaver tries to land a knee to the head but Kruglov blocks with his arms.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike from Cleaver.
Cleaver missing with knees to the body.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cleaver blocks it with crossed arms.
Cleaver missing with knees to the body.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleaver lands an elbow inside.
Cleaver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
Kruglov managing to block the knees to the body from Cleaver.
Cleaver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleaver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleaver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cleaver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cleaver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cleaver lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Cleaver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Kruglov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kruglov jabs Cleaver right on the nose. Cleaver blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cleaver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good exchange - Kruglov coming out on top.
Cleaver closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kruglov counters with a head kick. That will keep Cleaver thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
Cleaver moves into the clinch successfully.
Cleaver avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.
Cleaver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleaver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruglov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cleaver's face.
A shot in the inside from Cleaver.
Nice elbow from Cleaver.
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!
Kruglov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cleaver lands an elbow just above Kruglov 's eye. #T1#
Cleaver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleaver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cleaver throws an elbow that misses.
Cleaver lands a nice elbow.
Kruglov avoids a wild elbow strike from Cleaver.
Cleaver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruglov avoids it.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cleaver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cleaver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleaver lands with a light punch inside.
Cleaver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cleaver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruglov avoids it.
Kruglov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruglov blocks the elbow strike.
Cleaver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kruglov pushes Cleaver back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Cleaver.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov. #T2#
Cleaver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kruglov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cleaver tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch but Cleaver improves position.
Kruglov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruglov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cleaver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov.
Cleaver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cleaver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cleaver lands an uppercut.
Kruglov takes a shot to the head.
Cleaver putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kruglov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cleaver throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Cleaver.
Cleaver pushes off an throws an elbow but Kruglov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Kruglov. #T3#
Cleaver throws an elbow that misses.
Cleaver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cleaver avoids it.
Kruglov managing to block the knees to the body from Cleaver.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Cleaver tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Cleaver back against the ropes.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cleaver lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cleaver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cleaver avoids the elbow strike from Kruglov, against the ropes.
Cleaver lands with a left to the head.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike.
Cleaver scores a nice knee to the body.
Cleaver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kruglov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kruglov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Cleaver lands an elbow inside that Kruglov shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov dodges an elbow strike from Cleaver.
Cleaver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cleaver struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cleaver.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Cleaver lands an elbow that stopped Kruglov in his tracks for a moment.
Cleaver lands an elbow that stopped Kruglov in his tracks for a moment.
Kruglov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cleaver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cleaver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cleaver tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Cleaver back against the ropes.
Cleaver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cleaver lands with a left to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Theodore Cleaver!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Theodore Cleaver!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Theodore Cleaver!

Theodore Cleaver wins by unanimous decision!
Theodore Cleaver seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RH100
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Kruglov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thai. Thai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Kruglov forces Thai back against the ropes and clinches.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike.
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike.
Kruglov managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Kruglov takes an elbow to the temple.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruglov avoids the damage to the body.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruglov lands a right hand.
Kruglov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kruglov avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Kruglov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thai.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thai lands an elbow that stopped Kruglov in his tracks for a moment.
Kruglov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kruglov wants to stall. #T1#
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thai blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruglov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kruglov managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Kruglov managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thai.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kruglov lands an uppercut.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov lands a shot to the body.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Thai blocks it.
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov. #T2#
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike from Thai.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thai.
Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruglov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruglov scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruglov's brow.
Kruglov avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kruglov as the two fighters clinch.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov.
Kruglov gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov.
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thai is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
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#
Kruglov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thai is just out of range.
Kruglov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruglov tries to move into range but Thai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov misses with a right hand #KD2#
and whilst Kruglov still has his hands down, Thai counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Kruglov crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will Kruglov be able to survive another onslaught?
Thai lands with a nice body kick.
Kruglov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruglov wants to clinch but Thai slips to the side
and Thai counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov misses with a few strikes there.
Thai flicks out a counter leg kick but Kruglov steps away.
Thai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws an overhand right that lands on Thai's shoulder, as Thai tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Thai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Long Thai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov lands a jab to the head.
Kruglov takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Kruglov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thai, pushing him back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Kruglov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kruglov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruglov avoids the damage to the body.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thai is defending well for now.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Kruglov is blocking nicely.
Thai avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Thai blocks it. #T2#
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Thai blocks with his arms.
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruglov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kruglov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thai is defending well for now.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Kruglov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruglov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thai.
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Thai takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kruglov throws a right hand that Thai ducks under and follows up with a left that Thai also avoids with ease.#CL#
Thai tries to keep at a distance but Kruglov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruglov trying to control the position but instead, Thai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kruglov into the ropes.
Kruglov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thai as Kruglov tries to tie him up.
A short right from Kruglov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai throws an elbow but it misses.
Kruglov looking to stall.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thai lands a knee to the body.
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thai lands a damaging elbow.
Thai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anton Kruglov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch but Thai improves position.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruglov avoids it.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov is looking to control Thai's arms but Thai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruglov has his back to the ropes.
Thai lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruglov is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kruglov.
Thai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kruglov's defenses.
Thai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kruglov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Thai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov misses with a double jab.
Thai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kruglov blocks it well.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruglov.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov moves in looking to clinch but Thai pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Thai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Thai!

Event: RH89
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Kruglov throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Stefanovic pushes Kruglov up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Kruglov dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Stefanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Stefanovic scores with a shot to the side of Kruglov's head.
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stefanovic is keeping busy.
Kruglov avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the ropes.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Stefanovic.
Kruglov taking a breather.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Anton Kruglov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov gets through Stefanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kruglov's defenses.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Stefanovic is blocking nicely.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Kruglov.
Our sources have told us that Stefanovic has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Stefanovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stefanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
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!
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanovic.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruglov is trying to stall. #T2#
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Stefanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic pushes Kruglov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Kruglov 's eye.
Kruglov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stefanovic is keeping busy.
Kruglov pushes Stefanovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Kruglov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kruglov moves forwards but Stefanovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kruglov misses the jab.#CL2#
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Alex Stefanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruglov avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the ropes.
Kruglov pushes Stefanovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov trying to stall but Stefanovic improves his position.
Kruglov dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Kruglov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch but Stefanovic improves position.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch but Stefanovic improves position.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Stefanovic.
Kruglov looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruglov's brow.
Kruglov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Stefanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov scores with a knee to the head.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stefanovic gets through Kruglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stefanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Stefanovic is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruglov can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Kruglov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stefanovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Stefanovic.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stefanovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Kruglov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Stefanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stefanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stefanovic blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Kruglov missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic pushes Kruglov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stefanovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stefanovic lands an uppercut.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Stefanovic avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Stefanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruglov avoiding damage.
Kruglov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kruglov misses with some punches. #T2#
Kruglov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanovic.
Kruglov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic scores with a shot to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefanovic avoids the damage to the body.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
A short right from Stefanovic on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Kruglov.
I think Stefanovic 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Stefanovic!

Event: RH79
Date: Sep 04, 2019

#R1#
Bogard misses with a straight right.
Kruglov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bogard counters with a body kick. #CL#
Kruglov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bogard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kruglov moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Bogard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruglov misses with the combination.
Bogard throws a head kick that half lands.
Kruglov moves out of range as Bogard throws a body kick.
Kruglov thows a leg kick but Bogard checks it
and Bogard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kruglov really felt that one!
Kruglov avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Kruglov avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Donk. Kruglov catches Bogard right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bogard throws a chopping leg kick but Kruglov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bogard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.
Donk. Bogard catches Kruglov right on the button with a cross.
Bogard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruglov.#CL#
Kruglov drives through and clinches with Bogard against the ropes.
Come on Kruglov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bogard tries to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling the position.
Bogard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Bogard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kruglov is struggling to control the position.
Bogard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bogard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Bogard.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bogard is defending well for now.
Bogard can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Bogard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bogard fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bogard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Bogard moves away
and Bogard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Kruglov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruglov avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Kruglov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kruglov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruglov lands a front kick.
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terry Bogard 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#
Bogard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Bogard counters with a body kick.
Bogard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogard tries to bum rush Kruglov with a series of wild strikes but Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
Kruglov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bogard slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bogard's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bogard blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
A countering left hand to the body from Bogard misses.
Bogard swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruglov.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Bogard counters with a head kick. That will keep Kruglov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Terry Bogard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bogard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kruglov tries a low kick but Bogard avoids it.
Bogard looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Bogard swinging wildly here.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bogard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bogard shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bogard throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a hook but Bogard blocks it.
A shot to the body from Kruglov misses
and Bogard counters with a straight right hand.
Bogard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kruglov slips under a jab from Bogard.
Kruglov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruglov. That's going to slow Bogard down.
Bogard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bogard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kruglov digs a good hook to Bogard's body.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogard.
Bogard tries to land a front kick but Kruglov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2##CL#
Kruglov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kruglov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bogard's efforts to push away.
Kruglov prevents Bogard from breaking the clinch.
Bogard wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Bogard manages to break the clinch.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Bogard moves out of range.
Bogard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruglov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Bogard moves out of range.
Bogard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kruglov takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Kruglov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Terry Bogard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruglov. That's going to slow Bogard down.
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bogard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bogard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Kruglov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruglov stalks Bogard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bogard's face. Bogard staggers backwards, shaken.
Kruglov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruglov motions for Bogard to come forward. Kruglov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Kruglov has Bogard up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard tries to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling the position.
Bogard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kruglov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bogard can turn it around.
Bogard misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Bogard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bogard throws a wild body kick that Kruglov sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Kruglov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kruglov 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.
Kruglov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bogard checks it well.
Bogard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kruglov with a body shot.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Bogard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruglov. That's going to slow Bogard down. #CL#
Kruglov has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Bogard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Kruglov.
Kruglov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kruglov looks for the body kick but Bogard saw that one coming.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Kruglov moves out of range easily. #CL#
Kruglov takes the fight into the clinch.
Bogard wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruglov won't allow it. #BC2#
Bogard breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Kruglov lands a leg kick that knocks Bogard off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruglov as he connects with a hook.
Bogard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogard thuds his shin into the meat of Kruglov's side.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut
and Bogard counters with a good low kick that Kruglov was not able to check.
Kruglov is looking to clinch but Bogard is avoiding it.
Terry Bogard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab by Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Bogard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruglov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruglov throws a low kick, looking for Bogard's leg but Bogard calmly moves out of range.
Bogard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bogard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruglov throws a head kick but Bogard moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Kruglov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bogard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Bogard!
Terry Bogard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RH66
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Nurmagabeeb looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov throws a hook but Nurmagabeeb blocks it.
Nurmagabeeb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the body
and Nurmagabeeb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kruglov scores with a nice strike.
Nurmagabeeb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmagabeeb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruglov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagabeeb slips the punch.
Nurmagabeeb swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Kruglov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nurmagabeeb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Nurmagabeeb.
Kruglov gets through Nurmagabeeb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagabeeb tries to stall but Kruglov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagabeeb uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurmagabeeb looking to throw knees to the head but Kruglov is blocking nicely. #T1#
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurmagabeeb avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
A short right from Kruglov.
Kruglov trying to stall but Nurmagabeeb improves his position.
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov. #CUT2#
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruglov is leaning against Nurmagabeeb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kruglov trying to stall but Nurmagabeeb improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmagabeeb fails to land.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Nurmagabeeb.
Kruglov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagabeeb.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
Nurmagabeeb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruglov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Nurmagabeeb stalling the fight.
Kruglov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nurmagabeeb up against the ropes.#T2#
Kruglov lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Nurmagabeeb is blocking nicely.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
Nurmagabeeb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
Nurmagabeeb taking a breather.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nurmagabeeb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruglov's brow.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagabeeb misses with an elbow over the top.
Nurmagabeeb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagabeeb wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruglov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nurmagabeeb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Nurmagabeeb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruglov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Nurmagabeeb is having none of it.
Kruglov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagabeeb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagabeeb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagabeeb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurmagabeeb backing away here, and Kruglov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nurmagabeeb throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kruglov.
Nurmagabeeb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruglov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmagabeeb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a body shot. #T1#
Kruglov tries to clinch but Nurmagabeeb moves out of range.
Nurmagabeeb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Nurmagabeeb is having none of it.
Kruglov doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagabeeb circles away.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagabeeb misses the target.
Kruglov thuds his shin into the meat of Nurmagabeeb's side.
Kruglov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagabeeb defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagabeeb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nurmagabeeb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov moves out of range as Nurmagabeeb strikes.
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruglov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagabeeb has time to react.#T2#
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nurmagabeeb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Nurmagabeeb tries to keep at a distance but Kruglov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagabeeb misses with the head strike.
Nurmagabeeb struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a body punch.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
Kruglov is trying to stall.
Nurmagabeeb misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Kruglov cracks Nurmagabeeb with a nice body shot.
Kruglov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nurmagabeeb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagabeeb misses the jab.
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Nurmagabeeb uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Nurmagabeeb misses its target.#CL2#
Kruglov moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Nurmagabeeb takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a knee strike.
Kruglov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagabeeb backwards.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns Nurmagabeeb into the ropes.
Nurmagabeeb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Kruglov has the Thai clinch. Kruglov obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Nurmagabeeb's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagabeeb circles away.
Nurmagabeeb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurmagabeeb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurmagabeeb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kruglov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Nurmagabeeb does no damage.
Kruglov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruglov wants to clinch
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagabeeb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut is getting worse.
Nurmagabeeb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruglov thuds his right hand into Nurmagabeeb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruglov throws a switch kick that catches Nurmagabeeb on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Nurmagabeeb looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Nurmagabeeb flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Anton Kruglov!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Kruglov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb stepped up to the mic, saying 'Even though I didn't win, training made me stronger. It was a good fight from a good opponent. I'll be back, though!'.

Event: RH54
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1#
Kruglov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Locke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kruglov is able to avoid easily.
Locke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruglov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Locke doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Locke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruglov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Locke instigates a clinch.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Locke scores with a hook to the body.
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
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!
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Locke. #T1#
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Locke back against the ropes.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov struggles to land a body shot inside as Locke controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Kruglov.
Locke is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns Locke into the ropes.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke misses with some punches.
Locke digs a right hand into Kruglov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruglov's gas tank.
Kruglov crunches a lovely knee into Locke's ribcage.
Locke working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Kruglov. #CUT#
It looks like John Locke has been cut.
Locke misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Locke managing to block the knees to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Locke.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
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!#BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Locke looking to stall.
Kruglov lands a nice uppercut.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
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 Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Locke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kruglov throws out a leg kick but Locke moves out of range and Kruglov only half commits.
Locke misses with a left hand
and Kruglov counters with a two punch combo.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Locke misses with a hook to the body
and Kruglov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Locke misses with a hook to the body
and Locke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruglov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Locke counters with a left and a right that stings Kruglov.
Kruglov with a jab.
Locke takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Locke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid body kick from Locke. #T1#
Locke misses with a two punch combination.
Kruglov dips to his left and cracks Locke with an uppercut!
Kruglov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Locke misses with a hook.
Kruglov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Locke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Locke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Locke.
Locke connects with a high kick.
Good shot there by Locke.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruglov.
A countering left hand to the body from Locke misses.
Locke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Locke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruglov thinking.
Locke tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kruglov rather than just go for the knockout.
Locke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Locke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruglov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke lands with a hook. Kruglov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Locke thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Locke looks to move away, Kruglov throws a big counter combo but Locke just gets out of the way.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Locke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Locke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov tries to counter by clinching up but Locke breaks away and moves out of range.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily.
Locke tries to clinch up.
Locke tries to clinch there but Kruglov circles away.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Locke counters with a nice body shot.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Kruglov is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruglov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruglov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Locke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruglov clobbers Locke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Locke connects with a body shot that sends Kruglov's belly button to the back.
Locke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Locke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kruglov's sensitive parts.
Locke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Locke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Locke throws a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.#T2#
Locke misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruglov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruglov scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruglov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruglov looks to clinch
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kruglov counters with a head kick.
Kruglov throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!
John Locke made sure to mention his sponsor, King of Clothes in his post fight interview.

Event: RH43
Date: Jun 26, 2019

#R1#
Bestarsson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Kruglov has managed to clinch.
Kruglov pushes off an throws an elbow but Bestarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kruglov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bestarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruglov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruglov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards.
Bestarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside.
Bestarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Kruglov is blocking nicely.
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Kruglov tries to stall but Bestarsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Kruglov.
Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bestarsson.
A short right from Bestarsson on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov is trying to maintain a safe position but Bestarsson gets an underhook and turns Kruglov into the ropes.
Bestarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruglov is defending well for now.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kruglov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bestarsson can turn it around.
Kruglov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bestarsson's face.
Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Bestarsson tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Kruglov is looking to control Bestarsson's arms but Bestarsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruglov has his back to the ropes.
Bestarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bestarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bestarsson misses with the head strike. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson working aggressively here.
Bestarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Bestarsson working aggressively here.
Bestarsson wants to stall.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bestarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bestarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bestarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bestarsson working aggressively here.
Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
Kruglov managing to block the knees to the body from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bestarsson pushes Kruglov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bestarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Bestarsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kruglov throws a hook but Bestarsson blocks it.
Kruglov thows a leg kick but Bestarsson checks it
and Bestarsson counters with a leg kick.
Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Bestarsson's head but Bestarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bestarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Kruglov pushes him away.
Bestarsson throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Bestarsson misses with a left hand
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Bestarsson's head but Bestarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bestarsson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bestarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kruglov.
Bestarsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Bestarsson moves away and avoids it.
Bestarsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bestarsson moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
Kruglov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bestarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Kruglov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Bestarsson slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Kruglov looks to throw the jab but Bestarsson is out of range.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Bestarsson lands with a kick to the temple. Kruglov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bestarsson slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bestarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Bestarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruglov thinking.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
letting Bestarsson counter with a right hand.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Bestarsson moves away
and Bestarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Bestarsson lands a front kick to the face, that drops Kruglov to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC2#
Kruglov is rocked!#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!
Kruglov wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bestarsson.
Kruglov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruglov. That's going to slow Bestarsson down.
Kruglov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bestarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruglov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bestarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bestarsson misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Bestarsson takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kruglov throws a right hand that misses
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruglov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruglov misses with a kick to the body.
Jab by Kruglov.
A shot to the body from Bestarsson misses
and Kruglov counters with a straight right hand.
Kruglov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Bestarsson.
Kruglov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Kruglov moves into the clinch successfully.
Bestarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Kruglov is blocking nicely.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bestarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Kruglov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bestarsson takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Bestarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bestarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bestarsson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Bestarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson.
Bestarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Bestarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Bestarsson blocks with his arms.
Viktor Bestarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bestarsson scores with a hook to the body.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bestarsson.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov. #T2#
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bestarsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bestarsson blocks an elbow strike from Kruglov.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson digs a right hand into Kruglov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruglov's gas tank.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
A short right from Bestarsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Bestarsson.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Viktor Bestarsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bestarsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kruglov up against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Kruglov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bestarsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Bestarsson!
Our winner, Viktor Bestarsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RH31
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Perkules misses.
Kruglov throws a low kick, looking for Perkules's leg but Perkules calmly moves out of range.
Kruglov takes one to the chin there.
Kruglov needs to keep his hands up - Perkules had a free shot at his head there.
Perkules avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Perkules tried to counter with a leg kick but Kruglov avoided it.
Perkules dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruglov. That did some damage!
Perkules lands a front kick.
Perkules ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Perkules throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruglov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Perkules's head but Perkules sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkules moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
Perkules avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Perkules feints and then cracks Kruglov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruglov down.
Perkules punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
Perkules is looking to land body kicks.
Perkules looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkules swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perkules, as that shot connected.
Kruglov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Perkules does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Kruglov rushes Perkules and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kruglov lands with a left to the head.
Kruglov takes a shot to the head.
Kruglov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Perkules breaks from the clinch.
Perkules misses with a hook
and Kruglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Perkules.
Kruglov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perkules lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkules avoids a kick to the body.
Perkules jabs at Kruglov's body.
Kruglov throws a hook but Perkules avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kruglov. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkules scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perkules - that will leave a mark!
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkules swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It appears Perkules was looking to counter with a kick there.
Perkules cracks a nice hook into Kruglov's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkules. #T2#
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Perkules moved out of range.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkules throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kruglov is looking for the big counter here.
Perkules tries to land a front kick but Kruglov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Veli Ilkka Perkules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkules throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkules lands a nice shot that snaps Kruglov's head back.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Perkules moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Perkules staying out of range there.
Kruglov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
A left lands for Perkules.
Perkules is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov lands a nice hook to Perkules's body. Perkules takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the head.
Kruglov punishes Perkules's body with a nice straight punch.
Perkules pushes Kruglov away with a front kick.
The crowd cheers as Perkules lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruglov doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Ilkka Perkules dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Perkules throws a head kick but Kruglov moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Perkules misses
and Kruglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Perkules checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perkules is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Perkules avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perkules is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruglov can do to turn this around?
Kruglov misses with a wild combination.
Kruglov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Perkules quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kruglov misses with the combination.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkules.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkules.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkules lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perkules moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
Perkules's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kruglov under the eye.
Perkules connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov throws a hook but Perkules blocks it.
Perkules throws a right hand that Kruglov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruglov also avoids with ease.
Kruglov throws out a counter right but Perkules avoids it with no problem.
Perkules lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Perkules cracks the inside of Kruglov's front leg.
Kruglov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruglov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkules.
Kruglov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Perkules misses with a head kick.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Perkules saw that one coming.
Kruglov punishes Perkules's body with a nice straight punch.
Perkules looks for the body kick but Kruglov saw that one coming.
Perkules swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Perkules throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Kruglov rushes Perkules and presses him up against the ropes.
Perkules blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov lands a nice knee to the body.
Perkules lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov avoiding damage.
Kruglov cracks Perkules with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov. #BC#
Perkules's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkules scores with a nice head shot.
Kruglov feints a jab promting Perkules to slip. Kruglov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perkules slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Perkules buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perkules cracks the inside of Kruglov's front leg.
Perkules feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kruglov's calf.
Kruglov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perkules throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruglov on the side of the head.
Kruglov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perkules moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruglov throws a wild body kick that Perkules sees coming a mile off.
Kruglov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Perkules.
Perkules lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kruglov takes a step back to recover.
Veli Ilkka Perkules is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Kruglov blocks the low kick.
Perkules throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Veli Ilkka Perkules will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Perkules attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Perkules throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Perkules fakes the leg kick and cracks Kruglov in the body.
Kruglov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perkules throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perkules scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruglov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruglov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perkules chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruglov moves out of range as Perkules throws a body kick.
Kruglov tries to counter with a clinch but Perkules shakes him off and moves away.
Good work by Kruglov as he checks the leg kick.
Perkules ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruglov moves out of range as Perkules strikes.
Perkules misses with a low kick.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Perkules.
Perkules keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruglov checks a leg kick.
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perkules. That did some damage!#T1#
Perkules defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Kruglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkules misses with a low kick as Kruglov jumps back.
Perkules slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Perkules moved out of range.
Perkules looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Perkules circles away.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkules.
Kruglov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perkules was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Kruglov.
Perkules keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
No joy there for Perkules, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruglov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kruglov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Perkules was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Perkules. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Perkules.
Good work by Kruglov as he checks the leg kick.
Perkules thows a body kick. Kruglov tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruglov moves out of range of the body kick from Perkules.
A clash of legs there as Kruglov blocks the low kick.
Perkules dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruglov. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perkules.
Kruglov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kruglov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Perkules lands the left hand.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkules swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruglov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruglov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Perkules.
Perkules thuds his shin into the meat of Kruglov's side.
Perkules lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perkules is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruglov avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov is looking to clinch but Perkules is avoiding it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perkules. That's going to slow Kruglov down.
Kruglov wants to slow Perkules down by chopping away at his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Veli Ilkka Perkules showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perkules, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veli Ilkka Perkules!

Event: RH24
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Locke moves away and avoids it.
Locke is looking for a counter combo.
We've been told by Locke's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Kruglov slips under a jab.
Kruglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kruglov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Locke is able to avoid easily.
Locke jabs at Kruglov's body.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locke tries to counter by clinching up but Kruglov breaks away and moves out of range.
Kruglov tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruglov scores with a three punch combo!
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov connects with a jab.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Locke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Locke tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kruglov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kruglov as he connects with a hook.
Locke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Locke misses with a hook
and Kruglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Locke sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
Kruglov lands with a cross.
Kruglov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kruglov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Locke tries to clinch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Locke looks to land a combination but Kruglov avoids it well.
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!
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Kruglov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Locke blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Locke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke slips under a jab.
Kruglov avoids a kick to the body.
Locke moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Locke moves away and avoids it.
Locke lands with a nice body kick.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Locke.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
Jab from Kruglov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Locke under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kruglov.
A jab from Locke misses.
Kruglov doesn't manage to clinch there - Locke circles away.
Locke tries to counter by clinching up but Kruglov breaks away and moves out of range.
Anton Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruglov throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Locke moves away
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Locke scores with a head kick.
Locke 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.
Locke lands a body shot.
Locke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Locke looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kruglov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Locke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Kruglov lands with an uppercut that bounces Locke off the ropes and back into range.
Locke misses with a straight left.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Locke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Locke.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Locke blocks it with crossed arms.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Locke is stalling here.
Locke trying to stall but Kruglov improves his position.
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kruglov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Locke up against the ropes.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Locke is blocking nicely.
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Locke breaks from the clinch.
Locke throws a wild body kick that Kruglov sees coming a mile off.
Locke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
Locke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
Locke jabs at Kruglov's body.
Kruglov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Locke is out of range.
Kruglov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLocke.
Kruglov lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Kruglov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruglov scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Locke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Locke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Locke cracks Kruglov with a good jab.
Locke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruglov. #CL2#
Kruglov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Locke back against the ropes.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Locke avoids it.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Locke lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Locke.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Locke digs a right hand into Kruglov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruglov's gas tank.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Locke.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Kruglov holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anton Kruglov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Locke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kruglov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke misses with some punches.
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kruglov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2019

#R1#
Oliver shoots and misses
and Oliver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruglov lands with a right hand.
Kruglov delivers a nice body kick.
Oliver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Oliver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oliver misses with a takedown
and Kruglov counters with a three punch combo that has Oliver backing up. Oliver nods at Kruglov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Kruglov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliver, pushing him back against the cage.
Kruglov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oliver is trying to stall.
Kruglov lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliver drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kruglov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruglov lands with an overhand left.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruglov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov cracks a nice hook into Oliver's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kruglov, right into the meat.
Oliver shoots and misses
and Kruglov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oliver is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Anton Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruglov lands a nice looking body shot.
Oliver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kruglov as he avoids it easily.
Kruglov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kruglov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliver's sensitive parts.
Kruglov connects with a jab.#KD2#
Kruglov lands a left and a right that send Oliver crashing to the mat, dazed. Kruglov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Oliver is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Oliver drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kruglov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Oliver's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Kruglov!
A relieved looking Anton Kruglov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 81 Andreev vs Antonio
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Alatalo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alatalo connects with a right hand. Kruglov shakes it off.
Kruglov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Kruglov clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
Alatalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alatalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruglov misses with an elbow strike.
Alatalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alatalo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
Alatalo tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alatalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Alatalo tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Alatalo.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Alatalo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov. #T1#
Kruglov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruglov slows down the pace here.
Alatalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Alatalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alatalo defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo cracks Kruglov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alatalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to clinch up
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Alatalo avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov wants to clinch.#T2#
Kruglov walks into a straight right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Alatalo moves out of range easily.
Alatalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alatalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruglov.
Alatalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo connects with the punch.
Alatalo swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Kruglov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alatalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruglov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruglov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
A quick step to the side and Kruglov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alatalo throws out the jab.
Kruglov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruglov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alatalo's calf.
Alatalo scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruglov should have avoided that one.
Alatalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruglov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Alatalo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.#T4#
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Kruglov connects with a body shot that sends Alatalo's belly button to the back.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov is looking to clinch.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Alatalo circles away.
Alatalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruglov. Kruglov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruglov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alatalo checks a low kick from Kruglov.
Alatalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alatalo scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Lasse Alatalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov slips under a jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo works Kruglov's body with a nice hook.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alatalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kruglov walks into a jab.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Kruglov.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
Kruglov fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Kruglov lands a glancing blow to the side of Alatalo's head.
Alatalo lands a jab to the head.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruglov misses with a shot to the body
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Alatalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Alatalo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alatalo blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov lands with a hook. Alatalo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruglov throws a right and a left that Alatalo avoids nicely.
Kruglov misses with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
A bone on bone clash there as Alatalo blocks the leg kick.
Kruglov defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Kruglov wants to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Kruglov lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruglov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alatalo moves away.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov thows a leg kick but Alatalo checks it
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Kruglov - just one landing.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Kruglov doesn't manage to clinch there - Alatalo circles away.
Alatalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kruglov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo connects with a crisp jab.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Kruglov throws a leg kick but Alatalo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Kruglov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruglov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kruglov moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Kruglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruglov throws a chopping leg kick but Alatalo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alatalo cracks Kruglov with an open hand slap.
Kruglov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruglov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Kruglov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruglov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruglov throws a lazy body kick
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo throws a shot to the body.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Kruglov slips the punch.
Kruglov throwing a counter right hand but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alatalo slips a jab and a cross from Kruglov.
Alatalo tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alatalo scores with a body shot.
Alatalo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kruglov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Kruglov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kruglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo connects with a crisp jab.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kruglov with a body shot.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Alatalo misses with a hook.
Alatalo takes one on the button.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Decent striking displayed by Alatalo there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov connects with a crisp jab.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Kruglov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
Alatalo misses with a left hand
and Kruglov counters with a good low kick that Alatalo was not able to check.
Kruglov slips a jab from Alatalo.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kruglov misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov wants to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruglov thinking.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Kruglov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alatalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo slips under a jab.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Kruglov throws a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alatalo connects with a single shot there.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruglov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Alatalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Alatalo misses the body punch
and Kruglov counters with a nice body kick.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alatalo's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Alatalo misses the target.
Kruglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alatalo to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov closes the distance but Alatalo moves to the side
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruglov fakes the leg kick and cracks Alatalo in the body.
Kruglov looks for the body kick but Alatalo saw that one coming.
Kruglov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
Kruglov is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Alatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruglov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alatalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruglov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov scores with the left hand. Alatalo knows he should have avoided that one.
Alatalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruglov.
Alatalo avoids a kick to the body.
Alatalo lands with a hook. Kruglov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruglov is looking to clinch.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Kruglov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruglov doesn't manage to clinch there - Alatalo circles away.
Kruglov with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lasse Alatalo.
I've got Alatalo 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
Lasse Alatalo very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GC 259
Date: Nov 23, 2018

#R1#
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Kruglov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rydeland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rydeland has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
It looked like Rydeland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
and Rydeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydeland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.#CL2#
Kruglov rushes Rydeland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland fails to pull guard.
Rydeland wants a takedown but no success here.
Rydeland works on Kruglov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Rydeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rydeland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Rydeland lands with a hook. Kruglov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruglov connects with a nice looking jab.
Rydeland on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Rydeland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruglov lands an overhand right.
Rydeland moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
Kruglov swinging wildly here.
Kruglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruglov throws a fast counter high kick but Rydeland manages to duck under it in time.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Rydeland is having none of it.
Rydeland feints a jab promting Kruglov to slip. Rydeland then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kruglov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Rydeland moved out of range.#T2#
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rydeland.
A big right from Rydeland misses. #CL2#
Kruglov clinches with his opponent.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
Kruglov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kruglov obliges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rydeland as Kruglov tries to tie him up.
Rydeland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rydeland is defending well for now.
Rydeland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards. #T3#
Kruglov prevents Rydeland from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Rydeland tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Rydeland back against the cage.
Kruglov pushes Rydeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruglov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rydeland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Rydeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Kruglov is trying to stall.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Kruglov.
Rydeland lands with a right to the head.
Kruglov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Rydeland. #TD#
Rydeland pulls guard.
Kruglov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!#SUB#
Rydeland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruglov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rydeland working for a triangle but Kruglov defends it easily.
Rydeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruglov is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruglov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Rydeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruglov tries to move into range but Rydeland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rydeland misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov throws a solid leg kick but Rydeland takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but Rydeland keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Kruglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rydeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rydeland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rydeland slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Rydeland appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rydeland keeps the fight on the outside.
Rydeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Rydeland there.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Rydeland is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rydeland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydeland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Kruglov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Anton Kruglov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rydeland lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Kruglov scores with a shot to the side of Rydeland's head.
Rydeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Rydeland ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rydeland no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rydeland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruglov controls the pace.
Kruglov wants to stand but Rydeland has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kruglov stopping the sweep attempt from Rydeland.#SU2#
Kruglov stands and steps away. Rydeland gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rydeland punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov lands with a nice combination. Rydeland backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Kruglov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kruglov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Rydeland is rocked!
A left lands for Rydeland.
Rydeland walks into a straight right hand from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but Rydeland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Kruglov - just one landing.
Oh Rydeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rydeland slips a straight right by Kruglov.
An attempted straight right counter from Rydeland misses the target.
Rydeland seems to have got his legs back now.
Rydeland takes one on the button.
Rydeland throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov tries a quick counter leg kick but Rydeland is wise to it.
Kruglov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rydeland at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rydeland counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Rydeland bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruglov's head backwards.
Rydeland with a jab.
Rydeland connects with a right hand. Kruglov shakes it off.
Nice straight punches there by Rydeland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rydeland.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
Kruglov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rydeland scores with a jab to the head. #KD2#
Kruglov lands a high kick to the side of Rydeland's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Kruglov dives into guard, looking to finish.
Rydeland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Cats Killers Academy Mma inform me that Kruglov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov postures up. #SU2#
Kruglov gets to his feet - Rydeland follows without any prompting.
Kruglov throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rydeland misses with a hook.
Kruglov misses with a hook
and Rydeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Rydeland.
Kruglov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rydeland loads up on a big right hand but Kruglov slips the punch.
Kruglov tries to counter with a clinch but Rydeland shakes him off and moves away.
Rydeland is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kruglov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rydeland checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Rydeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruglov lands with a nice combination. Rydeland backs away looking to recover.
Rydeland misses with a body punch
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov slips a jab and a cross from Rydeland. #T1#
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kruglov. Those never looked like landing.
Kruglov throws a lazy body kick
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rydeland takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Kruglov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruglov connects with a leg kick. Rydeland looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruglov - that will leave a mark!
Rydeland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Kruglov lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruglov throws a series of punches but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruglov misses with a body shot
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Anton Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rydeland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rydeland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a hook but Rydeland blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Rydeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruglov slips a jab from Rydeland.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Rydeland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Rydeland.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Rydeland moves out of range.
As Kruglov tries to get set, Rydeland tries to push him back and clinch up but Kruglov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kruglov digs a good body shot into Rydeland's ribs.
Rydeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Kruglov clinches.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Rydeland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rydeland wants to sweep here but Kruglov controlling him for the moment.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Kruglov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kruglov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Kruglov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rydeland, up you get!
A jab from Rydeland finds it's way through Kruglov's defenses.
Kruglov scores with the left hand. Rydeland knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Rydeland 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Kruglov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kruglov 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GC 248
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cup feints the counter takedown.
Kruglov misses the jab.
Cup appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cup on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cup moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Nice sprawl there from Kruglov as Cup shoots in.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov lands a jab to the head.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but Cup keeps it at a distance.
Cup chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruglov can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruglov. #CL2#
Cup has managed to clinch.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Cup.
Cup fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cup throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cup is pushing Kruglov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Kruglov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruglov looking to stall.
Kruglov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cup lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Cup throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruglovs head.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
I was talking to Kruglov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Cup has had enough of the clinch but Kruglov keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cup has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kruglov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anton Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Cup.
A knee to the head by Kruglov. #CUT#
It looks like Blue Cup has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cup.
Cup blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cup blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Cup has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kruglov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Well, with Cup on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kruglov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Cup keeps control of the position as Kruglov tries to break free. #SUB2#
Kruglov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cup's arms.
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet.
Kruglov trying to control the hands but Cup won't let him.
Kruglov trying to get back to his feet but Cup is in full control for now. #T3##SUB2#
Kruglov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruglov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kruglov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kruglov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cup's arms.
Cup wants to control but Kruglov is keeping busy.
Kruglov rolls, trying to escape but Cup keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Kruglov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Cup has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kruglov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T4##SUB2#
Cup has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kruglov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kruglov is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Cup patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Cup is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kruglov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruglov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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 Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blue Cup's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kruglov tries to land a front kick but Cup steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cup misses with an uppercut
and Kruglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Cup gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cup just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruglov's brow.
Cup managing to block the knees to the body from Kruglov.
We've been informed that Cup has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
Kruglov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cup backwards. #TD2#
Cup gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kruglov controlling Cup's posture.
Kruglov looking to control.
Cup wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
Kruglov wants to stand and escape but Cup is having none of it. #T1#
Cup passes Kruglov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blue Cup has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Kruglov pushes Cup off and gets back to his feet.
Cup lands with a cross. #CL2#
Cup closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anton Kruglov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruglov lands a nice uppercut.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cup tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Come on Kruglov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cup managing to block the knees to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Cup has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cup blocks it with crossed arms.
Cup changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kruglov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruglov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.
Cup misses with a series of wild punches.
Cup misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Cup.#CL#
Kruglov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kruglov. #ROC#
Cup is rocked!
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cup is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruglov finish him?#BC2#
Cup breaks the clinch.
Cup seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cup.
Kruglov closes the distance but Cup moves to the side
and Cup counters with a straight right hand.
Cup is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov. #T3#
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cup is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruglov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Cup stalks Kruglov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kruglov's face. Kruglov staggers backwards, shaken.
Cup cracks Kruglov's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Kruglov slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Cup can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blue Cup!
Blue Cup is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Blue Cup thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 244
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Kruglov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Kruglov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kruglov lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruglov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Kruglov moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz sets himself, and Kruglov steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
Kruglov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruglov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab. #T1#
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Kruglov.
We've been informed that Kruglov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov staying out of range there.
Kruglov thinks about the counter body kick.
Diaz cracks Kruglov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Kruglov's knee but Kruglov avoids it well.
Kruglov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruglov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kruglov flicks out a counter leg kick but Diaz steps away.
Kruglov blocks a jab.
Kruglov wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Anton Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Kruglov takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Kruglov has the dominant position.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov. #BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kruglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruglov tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruglov.
Diaz defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Kruglov lands but Diaz takes it in his stride.
Diaz misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruglov! But no joy.
Kruglov cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diaz dives in and grabs Kruglov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kruglov pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Kruglov counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kruglov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Kruglov moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruglov.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Kruglov saw that one coming.#CL2#
Kruglov clinches up against the cage.
Diaz avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body. #T4#
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz cracks Kruglov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz blocks a jab.#CL2#
Kruglov moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruglov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruglov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruglov swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Kruglov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kruglov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
enabling Kruglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Kruglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Kruglov drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage. #T1#
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov landing knees to the head.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz pushes Kruglov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anton Kruglov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruglov landing knees to the head.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kruglov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kruglov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!#BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Diaz shoots in and bounces Kruglov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Kruglov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Kruglov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Kruglov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Kruglov sees coming a mile off.
Kruglov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Kruglov blocks the low kick.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruglovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Kruglov moved away.#T3#
Kruglov thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kruglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Kruglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Kruglov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruglov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Kruglov. Kruglov maintains the clinch.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Diaz tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Kruglov jumps back.
Kruglov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kruglov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruglov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Kruglov lands a two punch combo.
Diaz swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range. #CL2#
Kruglov clinches.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz tries to circle away but Kruglov has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Kruglov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Kruglov sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Kruglov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Kruglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruglov staying out of range there.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruglov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands a high kick!
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kruglov tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kruglov to the ground. Kruglov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anton Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Kruglov off balance momentarily.#TD#
Diaz feints and as Kruglov raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Kruglov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Diaz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Kruglov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch.
Kruglov lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Diaz gets through Kruglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruglov.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Kruglov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Kruglov keeps him there for the moment.
Kruglov working Diaz over with knees to the body.#T3#
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Kruglov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov has him pressed against the cage.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Kruglov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Diaz lands a right hand. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kruglov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Kruglov jumps back.
Kruglov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Anton Kruglov just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruglov. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Kruglov down.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Kruglov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Kruglov saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
It seemed like Kruglov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diaz slips a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a head kick. Diaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Kruglov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov dodges the punch combination from Diaz. #T1#
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz wants to slow Kruglov down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruglov! But no joy.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruglov. #T2#
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz cracks Kruglov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Kruglov defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Kruglov tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz misses the jab.#CL2#
Kruglov moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Kruglov lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz. #T3#
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz tries to break free but Kruglov pushes him back against the cage.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Kruglov tries to tie him up.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Kruglov scores a nice knee to the body.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards. #T4#
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kruglov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kruglov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Kruglov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Kruglov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kruglov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kruglov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kruglov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Kruglov clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kruglov lands a knee to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kruglov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Kruglov is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kruglov down to the mat. Kruglov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kruglov misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Kamerun Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Kruglov.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruglov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Kruglov clinches with his opponent.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov. #T3#
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov blocking some punches. #TD#
Diaz has clasped his hands together around Kruglov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Kruglov is defending the strikes.
Anton Kruglov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kruglov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kruglov defending against the ground and pound.
Kruglov wants to control but Diaz postures up.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Kruglov is defending well.
Kruglov parries the strikes from Diaz easily there. Diaz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kruglov to escape.
Diaz throws a strike aimed at the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov avoids it well.
Diaz looks up at the clock and then as Kruglov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Diaz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4#
Kruglov is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz working the body and head with strikes.
Diaz 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#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Kruglov is defending well.
Kruglov gets back to half guard.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kruglov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kruglov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kruglov's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Kruglov.
I've got Kruglov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Kruglov!
Anton Kruglov is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Anton Kruglov 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: GC 233
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Kruglov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruglov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Jon Snitch has been cut.
Kruglov slips under a jab.
Kruglov misses the jab.
Kruglov stuffs the takedown attempt from Snitch. Snitch gets slowly back to his feet.
Kruglov connects with a leg kick. Snitch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Kruglov misses.
We've been told by Snitch's head coaches at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
Snitch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov tries to work over Snitch's front leg with a kick but Snitch checks it.
Snitch fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snitch.
Snitch scores with a punch to the head.
Kruglov lands a nice shot that snaps Snitch's head back. #T1#
Snitch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been informed that Kruglov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Snitch throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
Snitch throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
Kruglov throws a right hand that Snitch ducks under and follows up with a left that Snitch also avoids with ease.
Snitch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kruglov! Snitch is out on his feet! Kruglov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Snitch is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Snitch is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Kruglov!
A victorious Anton Kruglov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jon Snitch spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.

Event: GAMMA#715 Grigorian v Asai
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Mosby staying out of range there.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Mosby moves out of range easily.
Mosby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kruglov thuds his right hand into Mosby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mosby.
Mosby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick
and Mosby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kruglov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Mosby moves out of range.
Kruglov throws a hook but Mosby avoids it easily.
Mosby sizes up Kruglov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mosby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruglov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruglov misses the target.
Mosby connects with a crisp jab.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Mosby ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Mosby.
Kruglov throws a wild body kick that Mosby sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mosby has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kruglov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mosby's sensitive parts.
Kruglov throws a jab when Mosby was well out of range.
Mosby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mosby staying out of range there.
Mosby misses with a hook.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Mosby moves out of range.
Kruglov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruglov swings for the body but Mosby moves out of range. #TD2#
Mosby drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kruglov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mosby is controlling him.
Mosby is stalling in the full guard.
Mosby lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Mosby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruglov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mosby tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruglov is retaining full guard.
Mosby postures up.
Kruglov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mosby is controlling him.
Kruglov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mosby throws a big right hand that misses.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Mosby from controlling successfully.
Mosby looking to pass the guard.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Mosby from controlling successfully.
Mosby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Kruglov wants to stand and escape but Mosby is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mosby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mosby.
Kruglov throws a jab when Mosby was well out of range.
We've been told by Kruglov's head coaches at Cats Killers Academy Mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Mosby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mosby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruglov's head backwards.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Mosby.
Kruglov misses with a shot to the body
and Mosby counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Mosby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mosby throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
Kruglov tries to counter by clinching up but Mosby breaks away and moves out of range.
Mosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mosby.
It looked like Kruglov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mosby.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Mosby moves out of range.
Anton Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut
and Mosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Mosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Mosby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mosby is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruglov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mosby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mosby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Mosby's head but Mosby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Kruglov misses.
Mosby thuds a left hand into Kruglov's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Mosby as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Kruglov is rocked!
Kruglov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Kruglov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Mosby cracks Kruglov with a big right hand and Kruglov goes down!
Mosby works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mosby sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruglov defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruglov tries to kick Mosby off but Mosby keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mosby trying to control from half guard but Kruglov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Mosby dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mosby counter with a right hand.
Kruglov seems to have got his legs back now.
Mosby lands with an overhand left.
Kruglov scores with a shot to the body.
Mosby feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kruglov's calf.
Mosby misses with an uppercut.
Mosby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily.
Mosby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mosby shoots for a takedown but Kruglov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kruglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruglov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mosby's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov tests Mosby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Kruglov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mosby. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mosby misses the jab.
Kruglov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kruglov thows a leg kick but Mosby checks it #TD2#
and Mosby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Mosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruglov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruglov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mosby being controlled here momentarily.
Mosby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #ES#
Kruglov pushes Mosby off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kruglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mosby moves out of range of the body kick.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Mosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruglov counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Mosby connects with a jab.
Mosby misses with a straight right.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick
and Mosby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mosby misses with a wild body shot.
Mosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Mosby connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mosby misses with a straight right.
Mosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Mosby defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Kruglov blocks a jab.
Kruglov takes a swing at Mosby's ribcage but misses.
Mosby throws out a loose jab but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mosby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mosby.#T3#
Mosby misses with a body shot.
Kruglov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kruglov.
Mosby lands an overhand right.
Daniel Mosby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mosby cracks Kruglov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruglov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Mosby.
Mosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruglov misses the target.
Mosby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mosby motions for Kruglov to come forward. Mosby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Mosby moved out of range.
Mosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Kruglov pushes Mosby away with a front kick.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruglov ducks right into an uppercut from Mosby.
Kruglov misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut lands for Mosby. That snapped Kruglov's head back.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mosby.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Kruglov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mosby checks it well.
Mosby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mosby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands with a nice body punch.
Kruglov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mosby is looking to score with low kicks.
And Kruglov counters with a quick kick to the body but Mosby blocks it.
Kruglov connects with a body shot that sends Mosby's belly button to the back.
Mosby scores with a three punch combo!
Mosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mosby misses with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Mosby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Mosby.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Mosby moves away and avoids it.
Kruglov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Kruglov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mosby circles away quickly and effectively.
Mosby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruglov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kruglov lunges at Mosby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mosby's hand.
Nice cross by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Mosby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Mosby shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kruglov is trying to defend but Mosby finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Kruglov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mosby is on him like a limpet, forcing Kruglov back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mosby lands an uppercut.
Mosby can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action. #T1#
Mosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruglov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mosby.
Kruglov scores with a shoulder strike.
Mosby misses with some punches.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov is stalling here.
Kruglov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mosby lands a nice uppercut.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Mosby can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Mosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Mosby wants a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mosby misses with some punches.
Kruglov lands a good knee to the midsection. Mosby won't want to take too many of those.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mosby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Mosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mosby tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mosby.
Mosby throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#KD2#
Mosby lands a big left hand right to the temple and Kruglov goes down! #SUB2#
Mosby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruglov is just riding it out for now. Mosby eventually gives up the hold.
Kruglov is refusing to be controlled, as Mosby sits in half guard. #T3#
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mosby is thwarting Kruglov's attempts to control the position.
Daniel Mosby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mosby working the head and body with strikes.
Mosby is nestled in close to Kruglov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Mosby is working for a kimura but Kruglov is defending it quite comfortably.
Mosby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #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.
Mosby content to control rather than advance.
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet.
Mosby blocks the strikes from Kruglov.
Mosby scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mosby thows a huge punch but Kruglov dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Kruglov is defending against the submission attempts here by Mosby. #SUB2#
Mosby seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kruglov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daniel Mosby!
Daniel Mosby bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#711 Goodman v Verama 2
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Kruglov tries to clinch but Stelzer is having none of it.
Stelzer misses with a two punch combination.
Kruglov takes one to the chin there.
Kruglov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stelzer misses with a combination
and Kruglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
Stelzer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kruglov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stelzer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Stelzer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Stelzer misses.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Stelzer moved out of range.
Stelzer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Good shot there by Stelzer.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stelzer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruglov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stelzer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruglov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stelzer scrambles back to his feet.
Stelzer has a takedown stuffed.
Kruglov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Kruglov slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Kruglov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stelzer manages to circle out of the way.
Nice shot lands for Stelzer.
Good standup being displayed there by Stelzer as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Jab by Stelzer.
A lazy left from Stelzer finds it's target.
Nice cross by Kruglov.
We've been told by Kruglov's head coaches at Cats Killers Academy Mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stelzer's sensitive parts.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stelzer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stelzer looks to land a combination but Kruglov avoids it well.
Stelzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stelzer takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Kruglov throws a nice looking combination but Stelzer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Stelzer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruglov doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
A cross from Stelzer lands.
Stelzer throws a series of punches but Kruglov avoids them all with ease.
Kruglov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kruglov misses with a double jab
and Stelzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Kruglov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruglov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stelzer throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Stelzer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kruglov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stelzer stopping the sweep attempt from Kruglov.
Stelzer postures up and lands a big shot to Kruglov's brow.
Kruglov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruglov wants to stand and escape but Stelzer is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruglov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Stelzer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stelzer pulls Kruglov in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kruglov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stelzer is proving hard to escape from.
Stelzer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruglov controlling from the top position.
Kruglov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stelzer's guard.
Stelzer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kruglov is looking to stand up but Stelzer isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stelzer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stelzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruglov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stelzer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stelzer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruglov is wriggling around but Stelzer manages to pass to half guard.
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Stelzer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wolfram Stelzer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kruglov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stelzer lands a nice looking body shot.
Stelzer scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruglov should have avoided that one.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Stelzer.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Stelzer tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Stelzer.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut.
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
Kruglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stelzer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stelzer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stelzer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Stelzer. Those never looked like landing.
Stelzer shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruglov sprawls well. He's pushed Stelzer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kruglov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruglov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stelzer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruglov circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Stelzer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stelzer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stelzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stelzer misses with a looping right.
Kruglov thumps Stelzer with a low kick.
Stelzer staying out of range there.
Stelzer misses with a wild body shot.
Kruglov half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Kruglov moves into the clinch.
Stelzer scores with a shot to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stelzer.
Kruglov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stelzer takes a shot to the head.
Stelzer avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.
Stelzer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stelzer misses with some punches. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Stelzer fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands an uppercut.
Stelzer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stelzer has Kruglov pressed against the cage.
Stelzer throws a head punch that misses.
Stelzer scores with a shoulder strike.
Stelzer tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stelzer is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stelzer is trying to pull guard but Kruglov has him pressed against the cage.
Anton Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfram Stelzer.
Stelzer misses with a punch on the inside.
Stelzer misses with some punches.
Kruglov lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Stelzer manages to break the clinch.
Stelzer fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruglov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That kick from Kruglov tenderised Stelzer's leg. Stelzer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stelzer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kruglov under the eye.
Stelzer throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
Stelzer throws a sloppy head kick and Kruglov moves out of range easily.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Stelzer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Stelzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stelzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Stelzer as he connects with a hook.
Stelzer misses with a low kick.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stelzer.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Stelzer slips the punch.
Stelzer feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Kruglov throws a series of punches but Stelzer avoids them all with ease.
Wolfram Stelzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Stelzer. That's going to slow Kruglov down.
Stelzer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Kruglov.
Kruglov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stelzer scores with a nice strike.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Stelzer moves away and avoids it.
Stelzer slips under a jab.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but Stelzer sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stelzer.
Stelzer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stelzer throws a sloppy head kick
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stelzer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Stelzer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kruglov counters with a low kick, right behind Stelzer 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wolfram Stelzer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kruglov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stelzer.
Kruglov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stelzer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruglov doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from Kruglov finds it's target.
Stelzer fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruglov catches Stelzer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruglov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stelzer.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Stelzer scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov misses with a wild combination.
Stelzer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Stelzer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kruglov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stelzer with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Stelzer preventing the sweep.
Stelzer connects with a couple of short punches.
Kruglov wants to sweep here but Stelzer controlling him for the moment. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kruglov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Stelzer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
Anton Kruglov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stelzer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Stelzer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stelzer throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stelzer fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stelzer.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Stelzer fails to land.
Kruglov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruglov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Stelzer lands a body punch. #TD2#
Stelzer has Kruglov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stelzer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kruglov tumbling to the mat - Stelzer dives into Kruglov's guard.
Kruglov is adopting a defensive guard.
Stelzer wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.#T3##ES#
Kruglov has his feet on Stelzer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wolfram Stelzer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Stelzer gets a takedown into half guard.
Stelzer trying to control the action but Kruglov is working from the bottom.
Stelzer prevents Kruglov from standing back up. #T4#
Kruglov wants to get back to full guard.
Kruglov pushes Stelzer off looking to stand but Stelzer dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruglov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stelzer controlling from the top position.
Wolfram Stelzer has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Kruglov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov landing knees to the head.
Kruglov lands with a left to the head.
Kruglov is leaning against Stelzer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stelzer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Kruglov.
I think Stelzer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfram Stelzer!
Wolfram Stelzer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#706 Keenan v Mirowski
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Musashi throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Musashi tries a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Musashi thumps Kruglov with a low kick.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Musashi throws a wild body kick that Kruglov sees coming a mile off.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Kruglov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kruglov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruglov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi misses with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a thumping low kick.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Musashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Kruglov misses. #T1#
Musashi staying out of range there.
Kruglov blocks the body kick.
We've been informed that Kruglov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A good leg kick by Musashi.
Musashi misses with a straight right.
Kruglov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruglov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Musashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Musashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
Musashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruglov.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Musashi.
Kruglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Musashi misses with a leg kick
and Kruglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Musashi tries a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.#T2#
Musashi lunges at Kruglov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruglov's hand.
Kruglov looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. Kruglov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kruglov is looking to clinch but Musashi is avoiding it.
As Kruglov backs away, Musashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Musashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Musashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Musashi avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Musashi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kruglov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Musashi. Musashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Kruglov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Musashi needs to keep his hands up - Kruglov had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Musashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kruglov throws out a leg kick but Musashi moves out of range and Kruglov only half commits.
Musashi thumps Kruglov with a low kick.
Kruglov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
Musashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Kruglov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the head.
Musashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruglov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
Kruglov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov takes one on the button.#T4#
Musashi throws a low kick, looking for Kruglov's leg but Kruglov calmly moves out of range.
Kruglov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Musashi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruglov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruglov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Musashi lunges at Kruglov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruglov's hand.
Kruglov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Musashi scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Musashi.
Musashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Musashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi wants to slow Kruglov down by chopping away at his legs.
Musashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but Musashi moved away.#KD#
Kruglov ducks straight into an uppercut from Musashi and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kruglov manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#
Kruglov is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kruglov wants to stand and escape but Musashi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
That's time! Musashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruglov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruglov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Musashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
Musashi digs a good hook to Kruglov's body.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can Musashi finish him?
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Musashi moves out of range easily.
It looked like Musashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Musashi.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Musashi counters with a head kick that drops Kruglov!
Kruglov managing to control the position. #T1#
Musashi wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
Kruglov working a defensive guard here.
Kruglov keeping full guard, as Musashi tries to pass.
Musashi 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Musashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruglov is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Musashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Musashi. Kruglov shrugs it off though.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruglov can do to turn this around?
Musashi looks to land a body kick but Kruglov moved away.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov moves out of range of the body kick from Musashi.
Kruglov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kruglov misses with a low kick as Musashi jumps back.
Musashi delivers a nice body kick.
Kruglov is breathing heavily.
Musashi misses with the body kick
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Musashi to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Musashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruglov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy left from Musashi finds it's target.
Musashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruglov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Musashi. That one must have hurt.
Kruglov throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Musashi is looking to land body kicks.
Musashi lands with a right hand.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but Musashi keeps it at a distance.
Musashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruglov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Musashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Musashi thumps Kruglov with a low kick.
Kruglov tries to clinch up.#T4#
Kruglov thows a body kick. Musashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Musashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD#
Musashi bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Kruglov! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Musashi wants to control from the top but Kruglov keeps moving.
Kruglov wants to stand up but Musashi is controlling him.
Musashi trying to control but Kruglov is working from the bottom.
Musashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by Musashi.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Musashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kruglov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow Kruglov down.
The crowd cheers as Kruglov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Musashi doesn't seem phased though.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Musashi moves out of range easily.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryu Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov slips under a jab.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruglov off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Musashi tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruglov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Musashi throws a head kick but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Kruglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
As Kruglov backs away, Musashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Musashi scores with the left hand. Kruglov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kruglov throws a leg kick which misses Musashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Musashi tries to avoid it.
Kruglov is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Musashi doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Kruglov crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Kruglov's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Musashi!
A relieved looking Ryu Musashi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 30 Chavez vs Jorma
Date: Apr 06, 2018

#R1#
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt 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.
A head kick from Hunt lands but Kruglov takes it in his stride.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Kruglov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Kruglov wants to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch position.
We've been informed that Kruglov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kruglov scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Hunt.
Kruglov misses with a straight right. #T1#
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Kruglov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Kruglov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Kruglov with a nice cross.
Kruglov scores with a push kick.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Kruglov slips the punch.
Hunt connects with a jab.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body. #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!
Kruglov tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
Kruglov swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Kruglov tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Kruglov is looking to score with low kicks.
Hunt lands a high kick!
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Kruglov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kruglov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunt's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Pave Hunt has been cut.
Kruglov throws a body kick that misses.
Kruglov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruglov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruglov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Kruglov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt. #T3#
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses the jab.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt walks into a straight right hand from Kruglov.#ROC2#
Hunt is rocked!
Kruglov ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Hunt out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Kruglov!
Anton Kruglov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: *PPV: REVERBERATION
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Kruglov misses with an uppercut
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer lands with a straight right. Kruglov didn't see that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mfer.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.
Mfer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mfer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Kruglov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Mfer breaks the clinch.
Mfer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Kruglov cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.
Mfer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer. #T1#
Mfer slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Mfer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruglov off the cage and back into range.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruglov has time to react.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruglov scores with a punch to the head.
Mfer moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there.
Mfer swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Mfer misses its target.
Kruglov doesn't manage to clinch there - Mfer circles away. #T2#
Mfer lands with a good body shot.
Mfer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruglov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mfer lands with a nice body punch.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
Kruglov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mfer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mfer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kruglov throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Mfer throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
Mfer connects with a body shot.
Jones Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Mfer digs a good body shot into Kruglov's ribs.
Kruglov digs a good body shot into Mfer's ribs.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Kruglov. #T3#
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mfer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Mfer.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Mfer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruglov throws a body kick that misses.
Mfer scores with a nice head shot.
Mfer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mfer misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely.
Mfer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruglov on the side of the head.
Kruglov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Mfer throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Mfer lands a really nice looking cross but Kruglov seems unphased.
Mfer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer tries to bum rush Kruglov with a series of wild strikes but Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruglov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Kruglov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mfer moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
Kruglov lands the left hand.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Kruglov moves into the clinch.
Kruglov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Nice body punch from Kruglov - that landed with a thud.
Kruglov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mfer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Mfer dominated that round.
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#
Kruglov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mfer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruglov! But no joy.
Kruglov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good exchange - Mfer coming out on top.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but Mfer keeps it at a distance.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Mfer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Kruglov slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer motions for Kruglov to come forward. Mfer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer is looking to chop away at Kruglov's legs. #T1#
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruglov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mfer looks for the body kick but Kruglov saw that one coming.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch but Mfer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruglov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruglov motions for Mfer to come forward. Kruglov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov tries to move into range but Mfer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruglov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kruglov wants to counter the offense by Mfer and move into the clinch position.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Kruglov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kruglov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mfer throws the kick towards the body but Kruglov avoids it.
Mfer clobbers Kruglov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Mfer slips a jab from Kruglov.
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!
Mfer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kruglov.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Kruglov misses with a right hand
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov throws out a counter right but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Kruglov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mfer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Mfer cracks Kruglov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kruglov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Kruglov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kruglov moves out of range as Mfer throws a body kick.
Kruglov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruglov connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Kruglov is looking to clinch but Mfer is avoiding it.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Kruglov slips the punch.
Kruglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Mfer counters with a low kick, right behind Kruglov 's knee.
That kick from Mfer tenderised Kruglov's leg. Kruglov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mfer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kruglov if he has to take too many more of those.
Kruglov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruglov slips a jab from Mfer.
Kruglov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
Kruglov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mfer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Kruglov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kruglov tries to avoid it.
Mfer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Donk. Mfer catches Kruglov right on the button with a cross.
Mfer swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer slips a jab from Kruglov.
Mfer lands a nice shot that snaps Kruglov's head back.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Kruglov connects with the punch.
Kruglov takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Mfer feints and then cracks Kruglov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruglov down. #CL2#
Kruglov has managed to clinch.
Mfer is trying to push Kruglov away but Kruglov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kruglov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kruglov lands with a right to the head.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Mfer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kruglov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer jabs Kruglov right on the nose. Kruglov blinks but takes it well.
Mfer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Kruglov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
And Mfer counters with a quick kick to the body but Kruglov blocks it.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. Kruglov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Jab by Mfer.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Kruglov throws out a counter right but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
Mfer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruglov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruglov tries to move into range but Mfer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Kruglov checks it
and Kruglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruglov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick from Kruglov is predictable there
and Mfer counters with a left to the body.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruglov can do to turn this around?
Kruglov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kruglov's calf.
Mfer with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Mfer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruglov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Kruglov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mfer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruglov scrambles back to his feet.
Kruglov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mfer's calf.
Kruglov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
Kruglov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mfer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Kruglov misses.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mfer misses the target.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer.
Mfer throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Kruglov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruglov 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.
Mfer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mfer connects with a leg kick. Kruglov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mfer stuns Kruglov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Mfer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mfer lands with an overhand left.
Kruglov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mfer counters with an outside leg kick.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Mfer looks to throw a body kick
letting Kruglov counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruglov. That did some damage!
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Kruglov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mfer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mfer blocks the body kick.
Mfer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Kruglov tries to counter with a clinch but Mfer shakes him off and moves away.
Mfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruglov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jones Mfer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mfer, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Mfer!

Event: *PPV: imPULSE
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and McCain moves out of range easily.
McCain jabs Kruglov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
McCain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick from McCain lands but Kruglov takes it in his stride.
McCain scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruglov should have avoided that one.
McCain looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCain connects with a right hand. Kruglov shakes it off.
McCain cracks Kruglov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov blocks a low kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCain.
Kruglov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain. #T1#
McCain sizes up Kruglov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by McCain.
Kruglov thumps McCain with a low kick.
McCain throws a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
McCain throws the kick towards the body but Kruglov avoids it.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a right hand that misses
and McCain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCain 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.
Kruglov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCain scores with a jab to the head.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily.
McCain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Kruglov is rocked!
McCain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can McCain finish him?#T2#
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCain.
Kruglov seems to have recovered his senses.
McCain tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCain misses with a series of wild punches.
McCain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCain.
McCain pushes Kruglov away with a front kick.
McCain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kruglov's calf.
Kruglov misses with a straight right. #T3#
McCain slips under a jab from Kruglov.
McCain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruglov in his tracks.
Kruglov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCain misses the shot to the body.
McCain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCain blocks a low kick nicely.
McCain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of McCain's head but McCain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCain looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Donk. McCain catches Kruglov right on the button with a cross.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
A punch combination from Kruglov misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from McCain misses
and Kruglov counters with a nice uppercut.
McCain throws out a leg kick but Kruglov moves out of range and McCain only half commits.
McCain throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCain looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruglov checks a leg kick.
That kick from Kruglov tenderised McCain's leg. McCain is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
McCain is looking to counter punch.
McCain needs to keep his hands up - Kruglov had a free shot at his head there.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
letting McCain counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas McCain dominated that round.
That's time! McCain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov lands with a right that hurts McCain. McCain looks to clinch but Kruglov throws a short knee that drops McCain. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Anton Kruglov!
A very excited looking Anton Kruglov 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: PFC 8 Mafaking vs Kruglov
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Mafaking steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Mafaking changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kruglov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruglov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mafaking ducks right into an uppercut from Kruglov.
Mafaking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruglov stalks Mafaking and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mafaking's face. Mafaking staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Mafaking has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruglov, as that shot connected.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Mafaking slips the punch.
Mafaking needs to keep his hands up - Kruglov had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mafaking steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.#T1##CL#
Kruglov gets tackled into the cage by Mafaking. Mafaking maintains the clinch.
Kruglov lands a body shot.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mafaking jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kruglov walks away with a smile on his face. Mafaking gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Kruglov clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Mafaking pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Kruglov stands up from Mafaking's guard - Kruglov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kruglov lands a front kick.#CL2#
Kruglov closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruglov.
Mafaking swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mafaking jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kruglov walks away with a smile on his face. Mafaking gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Mafaking ducks right into an uppercut from Kruglov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov throws out a powerful jab.
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mafaking attempts a counter takedown but Kruglov avoids it well and moves away.
Kruglov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mafaking 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.#CL#
Kruglov gets tackled into the cage by Mafaking. Mafaking maintains the clinch.
Mafaking tries to pull guard but Kruglov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Mafaking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mafaking tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kruglov smiles and moves away.
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Kruglov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruglov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mafaking's calf.#CL2#
Kruglov drives through and clinches with Mafaking against the cage.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruglov.
Kruglov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kruglov tries a body shot but Mafaking blocks it.
Mafaking tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kruglov lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kruglov obliges.
Mafaking is breathing heavily.
Mafaking tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kruglov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mafakings head. #TD#
Mafaking drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Kruglov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mafaking takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#
Bruce Mafaking's cut is getting worse.
Nice uppercut there from Kruglov.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kruglov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov works over Mafaking's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Kruglov has closed the distance and engaged Mafaking in a clinch.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov scores a nice knee to the body.
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Mafaking backwards.
Kruglov gets through Mafaking's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mafaking's face.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mafaking has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch.
Mafaking is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kruglov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Mafaking's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mafaking walks into a jab.
Mafaking blocks a jab.
Mafaking shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruglov pinned against the cage. Kruglov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kruglov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruglov cracks a nice hook into Mafaking's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov cracks a nice hook into Mafaking's ribs.#CL#
Mafaking closes the distance and clinches.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Mafaking is blocking nicely. #T1#
Kruglov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruglov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Come on Kruglov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mafaking is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kruglov to keep the fight standing.
Mafaking tries to pull guard but Kruglov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Mafaking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mafaking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov with a knee to the head.
A short left from Kruglov. #ROC2#
Mafaking is rocked!#CUT2#
Bruce Mafaking's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mafaking tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kruglov lands an uppercut.
Oh Mafaking is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mafaking is trying to pull guard but Kruglov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mafaking seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Kruglov.
Mafaking is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kruglov to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Kruglov.
Mafaking misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kruglov obliges.
Kruglov scores with a hook to the body.
Mafaking misses with some punches.
Kruglov connects with a knee to the head.
Mafaking tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kruglov smiles and moves away.
Kruglov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mafaking's head.#CL2#
Kruglov clinches up with Mafaking and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruglov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mafaking's face. #CUT2#
Jeez, Bruce Mafaking's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kruglov lands a body punch.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kruglov. #T3#
Kruglov lands a big knee! That's hurt Mafaking! Oh, he's all over the place! Kruglov lands another knee that sends Mafaking to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Kruglov!
Anton Kruglov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Bruce Mafaking spoke after the fight, saying 'I miss the island '.

Event: PFC 2- Benign Beginnings
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Kruglov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
House tries to land a front kick but Kruglov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
House looking to land some kicks to the body here.
House pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by House.
Kruglov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
House takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
House cracks Kruglov with an open hand slap.
A head kick by House misses #CL#
and Kruglov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
A short left from House.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land. #T1#
Kruglov lands a right hand that snaps the head of House backwards.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
House tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
House working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
House is trying to force a seperation but Kruglov has the dominant position.
House is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling him.
House lands a body shot.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for House.
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Kruglov. #T2#
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
House working aggressively here.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but House blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kruglov.
House throws a head punch that misses.
House tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing House back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
House blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov. #BC2#
House's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
House lands a body shot.
House defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from House on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
House bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruglov's head.
House throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruglov counters with a nice body shot.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kruglov needs to keep his hands up - House had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by House as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House connects with a crisp jab.
House misses with a left hand
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from House. #T4#
House slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to land a body kick
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as House throws out the jab.
Kruglov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from House.
House swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but House circles away.
Kruglov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and House moves out of range easily.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kruglov moves into the clinch.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by House.
Kruglov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by House.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kruglov blocks a head kick by House.
Kruglov is looking to counter punch.
Kruglov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before House can pounce on him.
House lands a jab to Kruglov's midsection.
Kruglov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruglov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab by House.
House throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
House waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and House moves out of range easily.
House with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruglov to score with a decent uppercut.
House wants to slow Kruglov down by chopping away at his legs.
House scores with a nice head shot.
House throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. House moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
House drops Kruglov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kruglov looks back up at him and smiles so House waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Kruglov is rocked!#T1#
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
House is looking for the big counter here.
Oh Kruglov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruglov misses with a hook. House ducked under it nicely.
House has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by House.
Kruglov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
House explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
House cracks Kruglov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxwell House!
After winning the bout, Maxwell House thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Pulse 99
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
House lands with a right hand.
House looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
House has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
House throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov tries to clinch but House moves out of range.
House throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
House throws a front kick aimed at Kruglov's knee but Kruglov avoids it well.
Kruglov tries a quick counter leg kick but House is wise to it.
House staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from House misses its target.
Kruglov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
House tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
House chopping away at his opponent's legs.
House defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov cracks a nice hook into House's ribs.
The crowd cheers as House lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruglov doesn't seem phased though.
Kruglov throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov avoids the body shot from House.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Kruglov misses with a hook. House ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but House uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Kruglov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kruglov.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
House misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
House blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House. #T2#
Kruglov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but House avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
House takes a knee right on the jaw!
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruglov stalling the fight.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
House misses with some punches.
House scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
House blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov leaning against his opponent.
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
House scores with a shoulder strike.
House misses with some punches.
House has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
House gets through Kruglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Kruglov.
House lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov lands a right hand. #BC#
House breaks from the clinch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kruglov misses with a right hand
and House counters with a series of strikes. Kruglov will be more careful next time no doubt.
House clobbers Kruglov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Kruglov is rocked!
House slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can House finish him?
A swing and a miss from House.
Nice defenses there by House.
Kruglov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruglov scores with a jab. House acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
House misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Kruglov counters by clinching up.
House lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
House is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
House lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
House breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
House defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from House tenderised Kruglov's leg. Kruglov is trying to keep his angry face on.
House misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely.
House avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov jabs House to the body, keeping him at a distance.
House throws a head kick that misses.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Kruglov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
House lands a jab to Kruglov's midsection.
Kruglov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
House listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
House avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
House throws a nice inside leg kick.
House throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
House wants to land a leg kick but Kruglov is out of range. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by House!
House bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but House keeps it at a distance.
Kruglov moves out of range as House throws a body kick.
A low kick from House misses
and Kruglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
House throws a leg kick but Kruglov checks it.
Kruglov throws out a counter right but House avoids it with no problem.
House throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov misses with a hook. House ducked under it nicely.
Kruglov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
House throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Kruglov clinches up with House and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
House makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
House misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
Kruglov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houses head.
A shot in the inside from Kruglov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by House.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
House lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruglov tries to work over House's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC#
House breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov is looking to clinch but House is avoiding it.
House moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before House has time to react.
A punch lands to the side of House 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruglov throws a head kick but House moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and House tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
House has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with House's head.
House blocks a jab.
House cracks Kruglov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by House.
Kruglov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
House dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruglov. That did some damage!#T4#
House swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruglov.
Maxwell House is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
House misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruglov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov thuds a left hand into House's body.
A jab lands there for Kruglov.
House has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from House there as he acknowledges the shot.
House throws a leg kick but Kruglov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
House misses with a wild body shot.
House looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
Kruglov 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.
House throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kruglov clinches with his opponent.
Kruglov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruglov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but House blocks it.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, House scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruglov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but House blocks with his arms.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and House avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House misses with the head strike.
Anton Kruglov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, House scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruglov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
House blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from House.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for House.
House pushes Kruglov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
House digs a right hand into Kruglov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruglov's gas tank.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Maxwell House has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses.
House lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by House.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
House misses with a hook from the clinch.
House throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
House prevents a body shot from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
House throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruglovs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by House.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but House is blocking nicely.
House lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Kruglov avoiding damage.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
House lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
House blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by House.
House working aggressively here.
House throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
House scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruglov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite House's efforts to push away.
Kruglov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
House being controlled against the cage.#BC#
House pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
House misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maxwell House.
I think Kruglov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Pulse 96 - Aldo vs Svensson
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Kruglov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruglov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kruglov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cats Killers Academy Mma in the buildup to the fight.
Bengtsson throws a series of punches but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov tries to clinch up but Bengtsson circles away and keeps his distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruglov.
A big left from Bengtsson misses.
Bengtsson avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Bengtsson lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Bengtsson tries to keep at a distance but Kruglov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bengtsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Kruglov scores with a knee to the head.
Kruglov lands a right hand.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike.
Bengtsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bengtsson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bengtsson misses with some punches.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Bertil Bengtsson has been cut.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bengtssons head.
Kruglov gets through Bengtsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Bengtsson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov is struggling to control the position.
Bengtsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruglov finish him?
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bengtsson backwards.
Kruglov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bengtsson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kruglov is unloading with more strikes now! Bengtsson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Kruglov!
An out of breath Anton Kruglov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Pulse 92 - Kruglov vs Li II
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Li was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Li falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Kruglov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kruglov.
Kruglov avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li misses with the head strike.
Li misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruglov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Li up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Kruglov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Li is defending well for now.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
Li throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Li lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Li creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kruglov's defenses.
Li prevents a body shot from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2##BC#
Kruglov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Li moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov scores with a hook.
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Li counters with a straight right hand.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Li's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Li jabs Kruglov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruglov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Li connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruglov scrambles back to his feet.
Li misses with a double jab.
It looked like Kruglov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Li scores with a hook to the body. Kruglov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Kruglov closes the distance and clinches.
Li is looking to control Kruglov's arms but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Li has his back to the cage. #T3#
Li presses Kruglov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Li avoids the elbow strike from Kruglov, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kruglov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
Kruglov is trying to maintain a safe position but Li gets an underhook and turns Kruglov into the cage.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruglov avoids the damage to the body.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kruglov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Li slowing the pace effectively.
Li lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Li.
A frustrated look appears on Kruglov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
Li lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Li misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Li scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kruglov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li throws a quick inside leg kick.
Li smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kruglov moves forwards but Li connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Li.
Kruglov connects with a body shot that sends Li's belly button to the back.
Li looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
A clash of legs there as Li blocks the low kick.
Li swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Li throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yonglong Li dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruglov throws a right hand that misses
and Li counters with a nice uppercut.
Li has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Li lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kruglov lands a lovely overhand right.
Yonglong Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov slips under a jab from Li.
Kruglov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Li listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
Li scores with a hook to the body. Kruglov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruglov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Li connects with a jab.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Li.
Li turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov throws a jab when Li was well out of range.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Li falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kruglov counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Li with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruglov to score with a decent uppercut.
Li connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Li cracks Kruglov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Li counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Li chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Li scores with a hook.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruglov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Li in his tracks.
Li misses the jab.
Kruglov staying out of range there.
Li is looking to score with low kicks.
Kruglov is looking to counter the offense by Li and move into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Li. #T2#
Li throws a right hand that misses
and Kruglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruglov defending well as Li loads up on a big left hand.
Li lands a jab.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Li throws a right and a left that both miss.
Li lands an overhand right.
Kruglov ducks right into an uppercut from Li.
Kruglov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Li. That one must have hurt.
Li throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kruglov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kruglov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Li throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Kruglov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruglov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Li to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruglov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruglov blocks the leg kick.
Li lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruglov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruglov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Li feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruglovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Kruglov is rocked!
Li chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Kruglov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Li throws a counter combo.
Li connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Kruglov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruglov.
Li tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kruglov scores with a body shot.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Kruglov works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov stuns Li with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruglov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Li on the side of the head.
Li lunges at Kruglov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruglov's hand.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruglov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Li fakes the leg kick and cracks Kruglov in the body.
Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov cracks Li with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Kruglov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruglov.
Li throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruglov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yonglong Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Li keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruglov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Li's sensitive parts.
Li throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Li uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Li lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li avoids the body shot from Kruglov.
Kruglov walks into a left hand.
Kruglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Li clobbers Kruglov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruglov jabs Li to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Li is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kruglov.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruglov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruglov throws a leg kick
and Li counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Li misses with a jab to the body
and Kruglov counters with a right hand to the body.
Li looks to land a combination but Kruglov avoids it well.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it.
Li only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kruglov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruglov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Li throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Li throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Kruglov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Li.
Li throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kruglov counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Kruglov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Li's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kruglov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Li - just one landing.
Kruglov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruglov lands a nice shot that snaps Li's head back.
Li misses with a hook.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Li! But no joy.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruglov cracks the inside of Li's front leg.
Kruglov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruglov cracks the inside of Li's front leg.
Li works Kruglov's body with a nice hook.
Li defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Li looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruglov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kruglov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Li punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov slips a jab and a cross from Li.
A chopping leg kick lands by Li.
Li moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Kruglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kruglov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruglov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kruglov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Li is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Li.
A low kick from Kruglov is predictable there
and Li counters with a straight right hand.
Kruglov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li takes a kick to the side of the head.
Li takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Li takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruglov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li lands with a hook. Kruglov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yonglong Li just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Li throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Li.
Li fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruglov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruglov checks a leg kick.
Kruglov throwing a counter right hand but Li manages to avoid it.
Kruglov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Li.
Kruglov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Li sizes up Kruglov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Kruglov scores with the left hand. Li knows he should have avoided that one.
Li drops Kruglov with a naaaaasty hook - Kruglov is in real trouble here! Li dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yonglong Li!
Yonglong Li is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Yonglong Li 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: Pulse 88 - Tszyu vs Kruglov II
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Kruglov scores with a push kick.
Kruglov blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruglov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Kruglov blocks the low kick.
Kruglov avoids the head kick by Tszyu.
A swing and a miss from Tszyu.
The crowd cheers as Tszyu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruglov doesn't seem phased though.
Tszyu slips under a jab.#CL#
Kruglov clinches up against the cage.
Kruglov lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tszyu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tszyu.
Tszyu works on Kruglov's body with a couple of short punches.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Kruglov lands a right hand.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Kruglov.
Kruglov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kruglov working aggressively here. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tszyu.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov is looking to counter the offense by Tszyu and move into the clinch.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tszyu throws out the jab.
A low kick from Kruglov is predictable there
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.#T2#
Kruglov tries to bum rush Tszyu with a series of wild strikes but Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruglov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Kruglov. That snapped Tszyu's head back. #CL#
Kruglov gets a clinch.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tszyu blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruglov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Kruglov slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
Tszyu lands a really nice looking cross but Kruglov seems unphased.
Tszyu connects with a body shot that sends Kruglov's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tszyu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tszyu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick from Tszyu lands but Kruglov takes it in his stride.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Kruglov throws a hook but Tszyu avoids it easily.
Tszyu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tszyu looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.#CL#
Tszyu gets tackled into the cage by Kruglov. Kruglov maintains the clinch.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Kruglov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Tszyu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kruglov.
A hook to the body from Tszyu.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov slips under a jab from Tszyu.#T4#
Tszyu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu tries a quick counter leg kick but Kruglov is wise to it.
Tszyu lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a spinning back kick!
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tszyu. That's going to slow Kruglov down.
Kruglov slips under a jab.
Tszyu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruglov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tszyu scrambles back to his feet.
Kruglov swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tszyu swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters with a low kick, right behind Kruglov 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
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#
Kruglov blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Kruglov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruglov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kruglov wants to clinch.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruglov blocks the leg kick.
Tszyu blocks a low kick nicely.
Tszyu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kruglov with a body shot.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tszyu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruglov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruglov moves out of range of the leg kick from Tszyu.
Kruglov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tszyu scores with a body shot.
Kruglov misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Kruglov digs a good body shot into Tszyu's ribs.
Tszyu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tszyu connects with the punch.
Kruglov moves forwards but Tszyu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
Tszyu catches Kruglov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tszyu sizes up Kruglov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Tszyu misses #CL#
and Kruglov counters by clinching up.
Kruglov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Tszyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body.
Kruglov missing with knees to the body.
Kruglov effectively controlling the action here.
Tszyu lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tszyu lands with an overhand left.
Kruglov slips a jab and a cross from Tszyu.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruglov connects with a crisp jab.
Tszyu slips under a jab.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
Kruglov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tszyu just manages to avoid it.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Tszyu misses the jab.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Tszyu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruglov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruglov lands a jab to the nose.
Kruglov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kruglov is looking to clinch but Tszyu is avoiding it.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away.
Tszyu throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Tszyu keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tszyu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tszyu tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
It seemed like Tszyu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
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!
Tszyu lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov looks to throw the jab but Tszyu is out of range.
Tszyu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruglov can pounce on him.
Kruglov throws a series of punches but Tszyu moves out of range.
Kruglov scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Kruglov does it's job there.#CL#
Kruglov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
Kruglov lands with a right to the head.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Tszyu swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tszyu manages to circle out of the way.
Tszyu feints and then cracks Kruglov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruglov down.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov blocks a leg kick.
Kruglov 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.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but Kruglov moved away.
Tszyu throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Tszyu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Kruglov.
Tszyu misses with a wild combination.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Tszyu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Kruglov has Tszyu up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tszyu is working Kruglov over against the cage.
A short left from Kruglov.
Tszyu lands a left hand.
Kruglov prevents Tszyu from breaking the clinch.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Tszyu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Tszyu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Kruglov slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tszyu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Tszyu blocks the body kick.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kruglov gets a clinch.
Tszyu lands an uppercut.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu trying to land knees to the body.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Tszyu gets through Kruglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tszyu.
A short left from Tszyu.
Kruglov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tszyu is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
A short uppercut from Tszyu.
Tszyu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Tszyu lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
Tszyu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruglovs head.
Tszyu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Tszyu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tszyu.
Tszyu missing with knees to the body.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside.
Tszyu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Tszyu lands a left hand.
Tszyu misses with the head strike.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Tszyu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Kruglov stalling the fight.
Tszyu lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tszyu.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Kruglov is looking to counter the offense by Tszyu and move into the clinch.
Tszyu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Tszyu.
Kruglov cracks Tszyu with a good jab.
Kruglov ducks right into an uppercut from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Kruglov moves out of range.
Tszyu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kruglov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruglov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tszyu has time to react.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tszyu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Tszyu misses with a low kick.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tszyu just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses
and Tszyu counters with a left to the body.
Tszyu throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Tszyu tenderised Kruglov's leg. Kruglov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruglov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tszyu lands a jab.
Kruglov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tszyu scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov throws out a powerful jab.
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut
and Kruglov counters with a right hand to the body.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body. Kruglov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Kruglov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tszyu blocks a jab.#CL#
Kruglov rushes Tszyu and presses him up against the cage.
Tszyu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruglov or not.
A short right from Kruglov.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu lands a nice uppercut.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Tszyu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
Tszyu stalks Kruglov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kruglov's face. Kruglov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kruglov moves forwards but Tszyu connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Kruglov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kruglov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruglov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tszyu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu clobbers Kruglov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Tszyu lands a jab-cross combination.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that Kruglov avoids nicely.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruglov is looking to counter the offense by Tszyu and move into the clinch.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Tszyu thinks about the counter body kick.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the body
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kruglov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Tszyu swings widly with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.#T3#
Kruglov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tszyu.
A lazy left from Kruglov finds it's target.
Kruglov throws a hook but Tszyu avoids it easily.
Tszyu feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruglov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tszyu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tszyu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Kruglov misses with a low kick.
Tszyu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Kruglov forces Tszyu back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Tszyu.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kruglov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tszyu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kruglov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Tszyu is trying to force a seperation but Kruglov has the dominant position.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov blocking some punches. #T4#
Tszyu lands a nice uppercut.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tszyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tszyu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tszyu as Kruglov tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Tszyu. #BC2#
Tszyu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but Kruglov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kruglov lands with a straight right. Tszyu didn't see that one coming.
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Tszyu throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
And Kruglov counters with a quick kick to the body but Tszyu blocks it.
Tszyu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruglov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Kruglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tszyu to score with a decent uppercut.
Tszyu connects with a high kick.
Tszyu lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tszyu lands a jab to Kruglov's midsection.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Tszyu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kruglov!
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Kruglov lands.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kruglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Tszyu connects with a body shot that sends Kruglov's belly button to the back.#T1#
Kruglov moves in looking to clinch but Tszyu pushes him off.
Kruglov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tszyu connects with a right hand. Kruglov shakes it off.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Tszyu lands with an overhand left.
Kruglov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruglov checks a leg kick.
Tszyu moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruglov.
Tszyu wants to land a leg kick but Kruglov is out of range.
Kruglov thuds his right hand into Tszyu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tszyu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov wants to land a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range.
Kruglov swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
Kruglov throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Kruglov throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
Tszyu wants to slow Kruglov down by chopping away at his legs.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Tszyu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Tszyu.
A jab from Tszyu misses. #CL#
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Kruglov can't find room to land a body shot as Tszyu controls the action.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tszyu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov missing with knees to the body.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tszyu controls his hands.
Tszyu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Kruglov.
I think Tszyu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu! Kostya Tszyu retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Kostya Tszyu 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: Pulse 83 - Springfield/Romanov
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Magnaron throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruglov tries to move into range but Magnaron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magnaron misses with a wild body shot.
Kruglov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kruglov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magnaron misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kruglov counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Kruglov closes the distance and pushes Magnaron back into the cage.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Magnaron.
Magnaron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magnaron misses with the head strike.
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magnaron is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kruglov obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magnaron.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov'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.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov lands a good knee to the midsection. Magnaron won't want to take too many of those.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magnaron is defending well for now.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magnaron backwards.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
Kruglov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magnaron cracks Kruglov with a nice body shot.
Magnaron tries for a takedown but Kruglov manages to get underhooks.
I was talking to Magnaron's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magnaron.
Magnaron lands with a short shot to the head.
Magnaron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov connects with a knee to the head.
Kruglov letting Magnaron take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnaron.
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Magnaron avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Magnaron.
Kruglov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magnaron's elbow.
Kruglov missing with knees to the body.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruglov connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Magnaron. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Magnaron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnaron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magnaron has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Magnaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Kruglov.
Kruglov struggles to land a body shot inside as Magnaron controls his hands.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kruglov. #BC#
Magnaron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magnaron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Magnaron moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Magnaron closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magnaron lands in his opponent's guard.
Kruglov 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.
Magnaron wants to control from the top but Kruglov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kruglov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kruglov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Magnaron is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
That's time! Magnaron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A left lands for Kruglov.#CL2#
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magnaron.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Anton Kruglov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Magnaron blocks with his arms.
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magnaron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magnaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnaron avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Magnaron stalling in the clinch but Kruglov improves position.
Kruglov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Magnaron.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Magnaron manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magnaron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruglov is one step ahead there.
Magnaron keeping moving, preventing Kruglov from controlling successfully.
Magnaron tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SU2#
Kruglov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnaron.
Kruglov wants to counter with a clinch but Magnaron pushes him away.
Magnaron throws a nice looking combination but Kruglov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magnaron.
Decent striking displayed by Magnaron there.
Magnaron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Magnaron's head.
Magnaron ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
It looked like Magnaron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Magnaron.
Kruglov digs a good body shot into Magnaron's ribs.
Magnaron throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Magnaron.
Kruglov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anton Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnaron misses with a looping left.
Kruglov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Magnaron.#T3#
Kruglov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Magnaron is looking to counter punch.
Magnaron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Magnaron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Magnaron.
Kruglov throws a combination that misses
and Magnaron counters with a straight right hand.
Magnaron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magnaron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruglov connects with a right hand. Magnaron shakes it off.
Magnaron moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.#CL2#
Kruglov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruglov working aggressively here. #T4#
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Magnaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magnaron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike.
Magnaron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Magnaron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magnaron tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Magnaron back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnaron.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Magnaron tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Magnaron back against the cage.
Magnaron controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A shot to the body from Magnaron misses
and Kruglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magnaron misses with a looping left.
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Magnaron counters with a stiff right hand.
Magnaron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnaron manages to avoid it.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Magnaron saw that one coming.
Magnaron moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
Magnaron throws an off balance right hand
and Kruglov counters with a straight right hand.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magnaron was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magnaron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magnaron at a distance.
Magnaron moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Magnaron misses. #T1#
Kruglov looks to throw the jab but Magnaron is out of range.
Magnaron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Magnaron's head.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with a straight left.
Kruglov wants to counter with a clinch but Magnaron pushes him away.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magnaron is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kruglov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magnaron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
Magnaron lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Magnaron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruglov throws a hook but Magnaron blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruglov. That snapped Magnaron's head back.
Anton Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magnaron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov slips a jab and a cross from Magnaron.
Magnaron moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
Kruglov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Magnaron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Magnaron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Magnaron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Kruglov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruglov is looking to slow Magnaron down with leg kicks.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnaron cracks Kruglov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magnaron misses with a wild combination.
Kruglov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruglov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Magnaron works Kruglov's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with a straight left.
Kruglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magnaron's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruglov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magnaron scrambles back to his feet.
Kruglov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kruglov wants it to stay on the feet.
Magnaron moves out of range of the strikes.
Magnaron lands a jab to the nose.
Magnaron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a combination #TD#
and Magnaron counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Magnaron is controlling him well.
Kruglov tries to buck Magnaron off but Magnaron is having none of it.#T4#
Magnaron just content to control the position.
Kruglov looking for a sweep but Magnaron has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Magnaron tries to control but Kruglov wriggling away.
Magnaron controlling the position easily from mount.
Kruglov tries to hold on but Magnaron pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Von Magnaron did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Kruglov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magnaron throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Magnaron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magnaron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magnaron scores with a shot to the body.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magnaron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the head.
Magnaron moves forwards but Kruglov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magnaron blocks a jab.
Magnaron blocks a low kick nicely.
Magnaron swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Magnaron is just out of range.
Magnaron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
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!#TD#
Magnaron scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Magnaron is pressing down on Kruglov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kruglov is holding on for now.
Kruglov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruglov trying to control from the bottom.
Kruglov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kruglov is trying to stand back up but Magnaron is controlling him
Kruglov works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kruglov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kruglov crunches a lovely knee into Magnaron's ribcage.
Magnaron cracks Kruglov with a nice body shot.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Magnaron is working for takedown but Kruglov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Magnaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnaron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magnaron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnaron lands a left hand.
Magnaron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnaron fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magnaron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
A short uppercut from Magnaron.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnaron misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnaron.
Magnaron lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kruglov obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kruglov cracks Magnaron with a nice body shot.#T3#
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magnaron backwards.
Magnaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruglov lands with a left to the head.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Magnaron lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnaron.
Magnaron works on Kruglov's body with a couple of short punches.
Magnaron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Magnaron.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magnaron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside. #T4#
Kruglov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magnaron misses with a body punch.
Magnaron works on Kruglov's body with a couple of short punches.
Magnaron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruglov digs a right hand underneath Magnaron's ribcage. Magnaron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnaron.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Magnaron.
Magnaron leaning against his opponent.
Magnaron leaning against his opponent.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magnarons head.
Magnaron stalling in the clinch but Kruglov improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magnaron backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Magnaron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kruglov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magnaron.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magnaron blocks a jab.
Kruglov cracks Magnaron with an open hand slap.
Magnaron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Kruglov throws an overhand right that lands on Magnaron's shoulder, as Magnaron tries to avoid the shot.
Magnaron is looking for a counter combo.
Magnaron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruglov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magnaron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov misses with a two punch combination.
Magnaron appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magnaron misses with a few strikes there.
Magnaron connects with a crisp jab.
Kruglov is looking to clinch. #T1#
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Magnaron counters with a stiff right hand.
Magnaron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruglov at a distance.
Kruglov swings for the body but Magnaron moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Magnaron misses the target.
A big right from Magnaron misses.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but Magnaron sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magnaron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Magnaron feints and as Kruglov raises his hands in defense, Magnaron changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Magnaron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruglov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Magnaron from controlling successfully.
Kruglov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Von Magnaron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Kruglov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magnaron stopping the sweep attempt from Kruglov.
Kruglov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Magnaron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magnaron looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magnaron.
A counter left hand to the body from Magnaron misses its target.
Magnaron has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magnaron there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Magnaron lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice uppercut there from Magnaron.
Magnaron lands a jab to Kruglov's midsection.
Magnaron walks into a left hand.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Magnaron moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Magnaron on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kruglov lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target.
Kruglov tries to counter with a clinch but Magnaron shakes him off and moves away.
Kruglov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Magnaron saw that one coming.
Kruglov lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruglov, as that shot connected. #T4#
Magnaron throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Kruglov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magnaron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnaron. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov scores with a punch to the head.
Magnaron staying out of range there.
Magnaron throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
Magnaron moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Magnaron ducks down to avoid it.
Kruglov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magnaron looks to land a combination but Kruglov avoids it well.
Kruglov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magnarons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Von Magnaron.
I think Kruglov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: Pulse 80 - Kromog vs Yuesheng
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tszyu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruglov 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.#CL#
Kruglov has closed the distance and engaged Tszyu in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land. #BC#
Kruglov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut
and Kruglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tszyu thows a leg kick but Kruglov checks it
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut. Kruglov saw that one coming.
Kruglov moves out of range as Tszyu throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Kruglov.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
We've been informed that Tszyu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Tszyu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Kruglov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tszyu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Tszyu slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruglov as he connects with a hook.
Tszyu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Tszyu feints a jab promting Kruglov to slip. Tszyu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kruglov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tszyu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
Tszyu throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Tszyu throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tszyu checks a leg kick.
A combination from Kruglov does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Tszyu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tszyu manages to circle out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tszyu is looking to chop away at Kruglov's legs.
Kruglov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tszyu.
As Tszyu tries to get set, Kruglov tries to push him back and clinch up but Tszyu manages to avoid the attempt.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Tszyu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kruglov scoring well with a low kick there.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
As Kruglov backs off Tszyu throws a huge counter combo but Kruglov manages to avoid it all.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Tszyu.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Tszyu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tszyu misses with a looping left.#CL#
Kruglov moves into the clinch.
Kruglov is looking to control Tszyu's arms but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruglov has his back to the cage.
Kruglov scores with a knee to the head. #T3#
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruglov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kruglov obliges.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu gets through Kruglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov is trying to pull guard but Tszyu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Tszyu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tszyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tszyu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tszyu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Kruglov is trying to pull guard but Tszyu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tszyu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Tszyu is blocking nicely.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Tszyu is blocking nicely.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Kruglov.
Tszyu misses with a knee to the head.
Tszyu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruglov or not. #BC#
Kruglov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Tszyu.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tszyu misses with a left hand
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tszyu scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kruglov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruglov lands with a nice body punch.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu throws out a leg kick but Kruglov moves out of range and Tszyu only half commits.
As Tszyu tries to get set, Kruglov tries to push him back and clinch up but Tszyu manages to avoid the attempt.
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tszyu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruglov walks into a jab.
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
Kruglov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tszyu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Tszyu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruglov lands an overhand right.
Kruglov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
Tszyu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov looks to throw the jab but Tszyu is out of range.
Tszyu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tszyu misses with a leg kick
and Kruglov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tszyu jabs Kruglov right on the nose. Kruglov blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu throws a head kick that Kruglov semi-blocks.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Kruglov avoids the head kick by Tszyu. #T2#
Tszyu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tszyu looks to land a combination but Kruglov avoids it well.
Tszyu swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Tszyu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruglov cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu lands a head kick. Kruglov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tszyu scores with a kick to the body.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov misses with a double jab.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Tszyu feints a counter leg kick.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Tszyu lands with a nice body punch.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Tszyu with a hook.
Kruglov motions for Tszyu to come forward. Kruglov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tszyu blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Tszyu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu scores with a jab. Kruglov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Tszyu throws a right hand that misses
and Kruglov counters with a good low kick that Tszyu was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Tszyu.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov with a nice cross.
A jab from Kruglov misses.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick
letting Kruglov counter with a right hand.
Tszyu checks the leg kick.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Kruglov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away.
Kruglov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tszyu swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruglov drops his hands momentarily and Tszyu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kruglov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sloppy strikes from Kruglov. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to work over Tszyu's front leg with a kick but Tszyu checks it.
Tszyu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tszyu scores with a hook.
Kruglov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
Tszyu throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Tszyu.
Kruglov jabs Tszyu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruglov punishes Tszyu's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kruglov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tszyu momentarily.
Kruglov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruglov is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Kruglov moves in looking to clinch but Tszyu pushes him off.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a left to the body.
Kruglov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Tszyu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
Tszyu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kruglov with a body shot.
Tszyu moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
Kruglov defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
Tszyu lands with a shot to the body.
Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Kruglov blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Tszyu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Tszyu misses.#T3#
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov throws a series of punches but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu stalks Kruglov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kruglov's face. Kruglov staggers backwards, shaken.
Tszyu lands a really nice looking cross but Kruglov seems unphased.
Kruglov cracks Tszyu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tszyu slips a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Kruglov swinging wildly here.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Tszyu looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Tszyu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
Tszyu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kruglov is out of range and Tszyu settles back down.
Tszyu lands a nice looking body shot.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Tszyu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruglov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tszyu scores with a head kick.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kostya Tszyu just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Kruglov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Kruglov does it's job there.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Tszyu throws a head kick that Kruglov semi-blocks.
Jab by Tszyu.
Jab, jab by Kruglov - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov is looking to slow Tszyu down with leg kicks.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Tszyu throws a good cross that connects.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Tszyu misses with a straight left.
Kruglov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruglov looks to throw the jab but Tszyu is out of range.
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov slips under a jab.
Tszyu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tszyu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Jab by Kruglov.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Kruglov scores with a sloppy right hand. Tszyu should have avoided that one.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the body
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand. #T2#
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Kruglov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruglov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Kruglov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruglov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tszyu in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tszyu takes one on the button.
Good exchange - Tszyu coming out on top.
Kruglov is looking to clinch but Tszyu is avoiding it.
Tszyu punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
Tszyu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tszyu misses with a body punch
and Kruglov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tszyu's knee momentarily.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range. #T3#
Kruglov scores with a hook.
Tszyu misses with a leg kick
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruglov tries to move into range but Tszyu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Kruglov.
Decent striking displayed by Kruglov there.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tszyu.
Kruglov connects with a leg kick. Tszyu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tszyu.
Kruglov throws a front kick aimed at Tszyu's knee but Tszyu avoids it well.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov looks to land a combination but Tszyu avoids it well. #T4#
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Kruglov throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Tszyu swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Tszyu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu cracks Kruglov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tszyu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruglov staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruglov as he connects with a hook.
Tszyu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tszyu moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruglov blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov with a nice cross.
Kruglov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruglov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruglov misses with a double jab.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Kruglov slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
Tszyu swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Tszyu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from Tszyu misses. #T1#
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Tszyu there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruglov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Kruglov.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tszyu.
Tszyu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tszyu throws a leg kick #CL#
and Kruglov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kruglov landing knees to the body.
Tszyu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Tszyu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kruglov has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Kruglov lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov scores with a shot to the side of Tszyu's head.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Tszyu blocks with his arms.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tszyu.
Kruglov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kruglov stalling.
Kruglov can't find room to land a body shot as Tszyu controls the action.
Kruglov tries to pull guard but Tszyu won't allow it.
Tszyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tszyu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tszyu tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tszyu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruglov crunches a lovely knee into Tszyu's ribcage.
Tszyu trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Kruglov lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Kruglov breaks from the clinch.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tszyu throws out the jab.
Kruglov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Tszyu misses with a two punch combination.
Kruglov stuns Tszyu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Tszyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Kruglov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tszyu thumps Kruglov with a low kick.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruglov lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Tszyu jabs Kruglov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
A jab from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu misses with a looping left.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Kruglov moves out of range.
Tszyu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruglov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Kruglov forces Tszyu back against the cage and clinches.
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tszyu avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Anton Kruglov retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: PFN - 1 - Wednesday Beatdown
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a jab to the nose.
Joey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kruglov throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Joey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Joey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joey takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Kruglov manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov swings for the body but Joey moves out of range.
Joey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joey tries to counter by clinching up but Kruglov breaks away and moves out of range.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruglov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joey blocks a leg kick.
Joey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov connects with a looping right hand.
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joey has time to react.#ROC2#
Joey is rocked!
Kruglov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Joey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruglov throws a monster overhand right that drops Joey! Kruglov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Kruglov!
Anton Kruglov is the new welterweight champion!
Anton Kruglov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Tribbiani Joey had this to say: 'Wait a minute... I paid off the Judges and the Ref. How the hell did this happen!?'.

Event: Pulse 70 - Rram vs Date
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Adedji looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
Adedji thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adedji in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Adedji looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adedji throws a poor cross that misses
and Adedji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adedji paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruglov scores with a hook.
Kruglov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adedji throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Adedji moves out of range of the body kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adedji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Kruglov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Adedji misses with a hook
and Kruglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adedji misses with a straight left.
Adedji takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1##CL#
Adedji closes the distance and clinches.
Kruglov is trying to push Adedji away but Adedji has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruglov struggles to land a body shot inside as Adedji controls his hands.
Adedji lands a nice knee to the body.
Kruglov pushes Adedji back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kruglov breaks from the clinch.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruglov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adedji connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruglov scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Adedji - just one landing.
Adedji throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
Adedji throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Adedji.
Adedji misses the jab.
Kruglov throws the left hand but Adedji avoids the punch easily.
Adedji tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kruglov manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Adedji looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov unleashes a big counter combination but Adedji bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Adedji saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Adedji.
Adedji throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Adedji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
The fighters circling - Adedji throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruglov tries to land a front kick but Adedji steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruglov defending well as Adedji loads up on a big left hand.
Kruglov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Adedji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruglov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruglov unleashes a big counter combination but Adedji bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Kruglov there.
Kruglov takes one on the button.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Adedji moved out of range.
Adedji looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.#T3#
Adedji misses with a hook.
Adedji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
Kruglov misses with a double jab #CL#
and Adedji counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kruglov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruglov leaning against his opponent.
Kruglov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adedji prevents Kruglov from breaking the clinch.
Adedji using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruglov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adedji is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruglov is defending well for now.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Kruglov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adedji wants to clinch but Kruglov slips to the side
and Kruglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruglov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adedji misses with a hook
enabling Kruglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Adedji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Adedji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adedji scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adedji tries to clinch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
Adedji is looking to counter the offense by Kruglov and move into the clinch.
Kruglov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Adedji had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Adedji steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kruglov. That one must have hurt.
Kruglov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adedji steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kruglov. That one must have hurt.
Adedji is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kruglov scores with a decent looking hook.
Adedji misses with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Adedji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
Adedji misses with a straight right.
Adedji slips a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruglov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adedji.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Adedji scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adedji tries to clinch up.
A jab from Kruglov finds it's way through Adedji's defenses.
Kruglov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#
Adedji is rocked!
Kruglov catches Adedji with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Adedji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruglov throws a monster overhand right that drops Adedji! Kruglov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Kruglov!
A very excited looking Anton Kruglov 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: Pulse 65 - Kormrok vs Cranial
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Ja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ja takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ja scores with a shot to the body.
Kruglov cracks Ja with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
We've been informed that Kruglov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Ja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Kruglov coming out on top.
A left lands for Kruglov.#ROC2#
Ja is rocked!#CL#
Ja clinches up with Kruglov and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Ja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ja blocking some punches.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ja seems to have got his legs back now.
Ja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ja blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Ja. #T1#
Ja throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruglov blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Kruglov manages to break the clinch.
Ja has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
Ja seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ja looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Ja misses with a head kick.
Ja throws a leg kick but Kruglov checks it.
A shot to the liver by Ja. Beautiful body shot.
Kruglov misses with a kick to the body
letting Ja counter with a right hand.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ja's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ja.#T2##CL#
Ja pushes Kruglov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ja stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruglov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruglov has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ja - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Kruglov, and another! Ja is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Anton Kruglov!
Anton Kruglov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Pulse 58 - Aldo vs Mostert
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Kruglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Li has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Li misses with a looping right.
Li walks into a jab.
Li is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Kruglov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Yonglong Li has been cut.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov misses with a combination
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruglov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Li scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruglov should have avoided that one.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Li uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruglov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Li.#T1#
A lazy left from Li finds it's target.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Li saw that one coming.
Li swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Li moves into the clinch.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Li stalling in the clinch.
Kruglov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Kruglov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Li throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Li misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Li.
Li waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Kruglov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruglov looks for the body kick but Li saw that one coming. #T2#
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li connects with a right hand. Kruglov shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Li crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kruglov - the referee stops the clock and Li gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kruglov. Li manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Li throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov is looking to counter the offense by Li and move into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Li.
Kruglov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruglov is out of range.
No joy there for Li, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Li takes one to the chin there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruglov - that will leave a mark!
Kruglov lands an overhand right.
Li walks into a jab.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruglov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Li. Li obviously looking to wear him down. #T3##CL#
Kruglov clinches.
Li lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Li creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li misses with some punches.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruglov crunches a lovely knee into Li's ribcage.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Li.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Li stalling the fight.
Kruglov struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
Li creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Li blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Li just leaning against Kruglov, taking a breather.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov lands a left hand. #T4#
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Li is defending well for now.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Li just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruglov's brow.
Li blocking some punches.
Kruglov takes a shot to the head.
Li lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kruglov.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Kruglov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruglov counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Li swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruglov there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yonglong Li will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yonglong Li's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Li drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruglov lands a body shot.
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.
Kruglov tries to move into range but Li moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
Kruglov lands an overhand right.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target. #CL#
Kruglov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Li blocks with his arms.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Li misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kruglov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Li displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kruglov up against the cage.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruglov.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Li misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruglov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Li blocks a body shot from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li lands a right hand.
Kruglov lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Li scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Kruglov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov moves out of range of the strikes.
Yonglong Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruglov throws the kick towards the body but Li avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li.
Kruglov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Li takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Li.
It looked like Kruglov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Li slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Li with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruglov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruglov misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Kruglov dips to his left and cracks Li with an uppercut!
Kruglov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruglov misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Kruglov gets tackled into the cage by Li. Li maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Li scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruglov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Kruglov wants to get back to striking at distance but Li won't allow it.
Li lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Li prevents a body shot from Kruglov. #T4#
Li managing to block the knees to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov working Li over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov digs a right hand into Li's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Li's gas tank.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Kruglov tries to work over Li's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from Li.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Li.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Yonglong Li seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Li lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kruglov scores with a shot to the side of Li's head.
A short left from Kruglov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yonglong Li's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Kruglov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Li.
Kruglov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Li swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Li gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Li is defending well for now.
Li avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.
Kruglov landing knees to the body.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
Li lands an uppercut.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Li keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruglov's efforts to push away.
A short right from Li on the inside. #BC#
Kruglov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Li scores with a leg kick.
Kruglov tries to move into range but Li moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li blocks the body kick.
Kruglov wants to clinch.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruglov cracks Li with a good jab.
Kruglov jabs Li right on the nose. Li blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Li is rocked!
Li fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruglov finish him?
Li uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kruglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li lands a head shot.
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li throws out a loose jab but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li catches Kruglov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruglov slips a jab and a cross from Li.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruglov!
Li moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Li getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Li motions for Kruglov to come forward. Li throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Kruglov. #T3#
Kruglov fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kruglov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Kruglov lands an uppercut.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
Li scores with a hook to the body.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Li misses with the head strike.
Li scores with a shot to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kruglov avoids a wild elbow strike from Li.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li lands a body punch.
Kruglov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Li scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruglov missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Li.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li managing to block the knees to the body from Kruglov.
Nice elbow from Li.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruglov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kruglov scores a nice knee to the body.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yonglong Li just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yonglong Li's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Jab, jab by Li - just one landing.
Kruglov jabs at Li's body.#CL2#
Li forces Kruglov back against the cage and clinches.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li throws an elbow but it misses.
Kruglov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li prevents a body shot from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with the head strike. #T1#
Kruglov missing with knees to the body.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruglov.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Kruglov is blocking nicely.
Li content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Kruglov's ribcage.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Li blocks with his arms.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
Li lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Li tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Li.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kruglov.
Li lands a nice uppercut.
Kruglov takes a shot to the head.
Li lands a hook to the side of the head.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Li.
Li gets through Kruglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Li misses with the head strike.
Li working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Kruglov is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Li.
Oh Kruglov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kruglov managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruglov. #BC#
Kruglov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov backing away here, and Li unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kruglov throws the kick towards the body but Li avoids it.
Li throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Li rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Li clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Kruglov is trying to break free.
Li misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Li - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.
Li misses with a body punch.
Kruglov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Li.
Li content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Kruglov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
Kruglov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Li scores with a nice short uppercut.
Li looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yonglong Li dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Yonglong Li's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Jab, jab by Kruglov - just one landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Kruglov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kruglov lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Li closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Li misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Kruglov breaks the clinch.
Kruglov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Li stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruglov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Li lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Kruglov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kruglov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
and Li counters with a left to the body.
Kruglov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Li misses with a left hand #CL#
and Kruglov counters by clinching up.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov landing knees to the body.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Li.
A right hand to the body from Li.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Kruglov.
Li lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li. #T2#
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Kruglov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Li in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov is trying to maintain a safe position but Li gets an underhook and turns Kruglov into the cage.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Li.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Li.
Li looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Kruglov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Li.
Kruglov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Li is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely. #T3#
Kruglov has Li pushed against the cage.
Kruglov is trying to break the clinch but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Li lands with a left to the head.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
Li misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Yonglong Li is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Li stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruglov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruglov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Li lands a body punch.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Li blocks with his arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Kruglov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Li has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yonglong Li! Yonglong Li retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Yonglong Li 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: MMAHelsinki - 83
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Kruglov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice cross by Kruglov.
Nice shot lands for Matsumoto.
Matsumoto throws a combination that misses
letting Kruglov counter with a right hand.
Matsumoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruglov!
Matsumoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruglov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matsumoto throws a series of punches but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov throws a front kick that sends Matsumoto stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruglov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matsumoto takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Kruglov rushes Matsumoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Kruglov breaks from the clinch.
Matsumoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruglov moves out of range as Matsumoto strikes.
Kruglov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Kruglov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matsumoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Matsumoto.
Matsumoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Matsumoto saw that one coming.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
and Matsumoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kruglov connects with a jab.#CL2#
Kruglov takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsumoto.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsumoto backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsumoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsumoto.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Kruglov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matsumoto's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Ikuhisa Matsumoto has been cut.
Kruglov scores with a shot to the side of Matsumoto's head.
Matsumoto is trying to push Kruglov away but Kruglov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matsumoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Matsumoto.
Kruglov lands with a right to the head.
Matsumoto avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.
Kruglov landing knees to the body.
Matsumoto tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsumoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsumoto.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matsumoto can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Kruglov lands a good knee to the midsection. Matsumoto won't want to take too many of those.
Matsumoto misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Kruglov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Matsumoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruglov scores with a head kick. Matsumoto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#
Matsumoto is rocked!
Kruglov throws a nice looking combination but Matsumoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Matsumoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kruglov! Matsumoto is out on his feet! Kruglov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Matsumoto is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Matsumoto is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Kruglov!
Anton Kruglov 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: MMAHelsinki - 77
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
Hedman Karlsson walks into a jab.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hedman Karlsson's head backwards.
Kruglov avoids the head kick by Hedman Karlsson.
We've been informed that Kruglov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hedman Karlsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hedman Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kruglov throws a shot to the body.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a front kick.
Kruglov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruglov tries to score with a low kick but Hedman Karlsson moves his leg out of the way.
Kruglov pushes Hedman Karlsson away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruglov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hedman Karlsson. Hedman Karlsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruglov.
Donk. Kruglov catches Hedman Karlsson right on the button with a cross.
Kruglov tries to clinch up but Hedman Karlsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hedman Karlsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kruglov sprawls and moves away.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Kruglov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Kruglov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Hedman Karlsson lands.
Kruglov misses with a low kick as Hedman Karlsson jumps back.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hedman Karlsson cracks a nice hook into Kruglov's ribs.
Kruglov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hedman Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Kruglov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hedman Karlsson's calf.
Hedman Karlsson throws a combination that misses
and Kruglov counters with a nice body shot.
Kruglov swings for the body but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Kruglov slips the punch.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Hedman Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruglov clobbers Hedman Karlsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hedman Karlsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hedman Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hedman Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruglov on the side of the head. #T3#
Hedman Karlsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a nice shot that snaps Hedman Karlsson's head back.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hedman Karlsson.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson moved away.
Kruglov catches Hedman Karlsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruglov throws a shot to the body.
Kruglov clobbers Hedman Karlsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruglov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hedman Karlsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kruglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hedman Karlsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Hedman Karlsson.
Kruglov dodges the punch combination from Hedman Karlsson. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov lands a right hook to the body.
Kruglov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruglov throws a solid leg kick but Hedman Karlsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruglov.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hedman Karlsson 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.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the body shot from Kruglov.
Hedman Karlsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kruglov connects with an inside leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
A shot to the liver by Kruglov. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Kruglov has Hedman Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hedman Karlsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruglov blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
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#
Kruglov throws a jab when Hedman Karlsson was well out of range.
Hedman Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anton Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hedman Karlsson walks into a straight right hand from Kruglov.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Hedman Karlsson.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Hedman Karlsson slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hedman Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruglov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hedman Karlssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kruglov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
A nice side step and Kruglov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hedman Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Kruglov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Hedman Karlsson throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Hedman Karlsson circles away.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Kruglov as he checks the leg kick.
Kruglov with a nice cross.
Hedman Karlsson looks for a takedown but Kruglov sprawls well.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Hedman Karlsson misses its target.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Kruglov misses with a combination
and Hedman Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedman Karlsson catches Kruglov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Kruglov throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kruglov clinches.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Hedman Karlsson on the inside.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov missing with knees to the body.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Kruglov lands an uppercut.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hedman Karlsson lands an elbow inside that Kruglov shrugs off.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Kruglov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov tries to land a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson saw it coming and moves away.
A lazy left from Kruglov finds it's target.
Kruglov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruglov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruglov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kruglov lands the left hand.
Hedman Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Hedman Karlsson is having none of it.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a single leg into guard. Kruglov didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedman Karlsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Hedman Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Kruglov trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruglov trying to control the position.
Hedman Karlsson postures up in Kruglov's guard and throws a big left but Kruglov blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson is standing up over Kruglov. Kruglov looks to escape but Hedman Karlsson dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Hedman Karlsson 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.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hedman Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Hedman Karlsson takes one on the button.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kruglov dodges the punch combination from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov takes one to the chin there.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Hedman Karlsson.
Kruglov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab.
Kruglov wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Hedman Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hedman Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hedman Karlsson works Kruglov's body with a nice hook.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hedman Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Kruglov slips the punch.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hedman Karlsson is just out of range.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hedman Karlsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Hedman Karlsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kruglov is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Kruglov trying to control from the bottom.
Kruglov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hedman Karlsson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kruglov's thigh. Kruglov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Anton Kruglov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hedman Karlsson prevents Kruglov from getting back to his feet.
Hedman Karlsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kruglov wants to sweep here but Hedman Karlsson controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hedman Karlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Kruglov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kruglov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kruglov controlling Hedman Karlsson's posture.
Hedman Karlsson lands a couple of digs.#ES2#
Kruglov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Kruglov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anton Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hedman Karlsson.
Kruglov needs to keep his hands up - Hedman Karlsson had a free shot at his head there.
Hedman Karlsson tries to bum rush Kruglov with a series of wild strikes but Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruglov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov throws a wild body kick that Hedman Karlsson sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Hedman Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hedman Karlsson ducks right into an uppercut from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Hedman Karlsson circles away.
Kruglov jabs at Hedman Karlsson's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oliver Hedman Karlsson.
I think Kruglov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Kruglov!
A very excited looking Anton Kruglov 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: MMAHelsinki - 70
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1#
Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Creed pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kruglov is out of range and Creed settles back down.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Creed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kruglov just manages to avoid it.
Creed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Creed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruglov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Creed counters with a two punch combo.
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Creed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Creed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been informed that Kruglov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Creed has time to react.
Kruglov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Creed.
Creed slips under a jab.
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Creed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov misses with a hook
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Creed throws out a leg kick but Kruglov moves out of range and Creed only half commits.
Kruglov wants to clinch.#T1#
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Creed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruglov tries to clinch up but Creed circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruglov lands a nice hook to Creed's body. Creed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creed was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Creed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Kruglov checks the leg kick.
Creed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Creed to score with a decent uppercut.
Creed misses with a straight left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Creed.
Creed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov blocks the body kick.
Creed finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Creed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Creed lands a head shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov cracks Creed with a good jab.
Kruglov fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Creed.
Kruglov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Creed.
Good leg kick by Creed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Creed misses with a leg kick.
Kruglov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Creed connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruglov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but Creed keeps it at a distance.
Creed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruglov checks it well.
Some wild striking there from Creed.
Creed throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Creed throws a chopping leg kick but Kruglov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Creed gets tackled into the cage by Kruglov. Kruglov maintains the clinch.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Creed. #T3#
Creed misses with a body punch. #BC#
Creed breaks from the clinch.
Creed takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kruglov throws a series of punches but Creed avoids them all with ease.
Creed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kruglov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Creed is predictable there
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apache Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creed.
Kruglov wants to clinch.
Creed misses with a double jab.
Kruglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Creed is predictable there
and Creed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruglov misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Kruglov clinches.
A short left from Creed. #T4#
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
Creed tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Creed misses with a body punch.
A short left from Creed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Creed blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Creed.
Kruglov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creed's elbow.
Creed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Creed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Creed blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Creed as Kruglov tries to tie him up.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Creed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Creeds head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apache Creed dominated that round.
That's time! Creed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Creed circles away.
Creed throws a sloppy head kick and Kruglov moves out of range easily.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed.
Creed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kruglov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kruglov lands a jab to the head.
Kruglov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Creed counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov moves out of range as Creed strikes.
Apache Creed is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Creed misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Creed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Creed wants to slow Kruglov down by chopping away at his legs.
Creed misses with a body punch
and Kruglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Creed feints and then cracks Kruglov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruglov down. #T1#
Creed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Creed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Creed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Creed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruglov can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Creed, right into the meat.
Creed swings widly with a right hand
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Creed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Creed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruglov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Creed scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Creed is rocked!
Creed scores with a nice strike.
Creed connects with a leg kick. Kruglov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kruglov tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed clobbers Kruglov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Creed takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Creed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Creed ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Creed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Creed tries to land a front kick but Kruglov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Creed seems to have got his legs back now.
Creed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruglov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Creed throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Kruglov blocks the leg kick.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Creed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Despite the aggression on Kruglov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Kruglov misses.
Creed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed.
Kruglov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruglov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Creed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Creed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Creed thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kruglov if he has to take too many more of those.
Kruglov scores with a shot to the body.
Creed throws a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
A jab from Creed misses.
Kruglov ducks right into an uppercut from Creed.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Creed.
Kruglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Creed throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kruglov doesn't manage to clinch there - Creed circles away.
Creed misses with a hook.
Creed throws a low kick, looking for Kruglov's leg but Kruglov calmly moves out of range.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Kruglov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Creed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruglov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Creed appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Creed as he connects with a hook.
Creed lands with a good body shot.
Creed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruglov checks the leg kick.
Creed delivers a nice body kick.
Kruglov throws a right and a left that Creed avoids nicely.
Kruglov misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creed works the jab nicely.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch but Creed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Creed connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Creed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kruglov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Creed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Creed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creed throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Creed throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Creed moves out of range.
Creed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruglov takes one to the chin there.
Kruglov tries to clinch up.
Creed half committed to a counter leg kick.
Creed throws a head kick but Kruglov moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apache Creed dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Creed.
Creed connects with a solid leg kick.
Creed misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely.
Creed swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruglov.
Creed appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruglov is looking to clinch but Creed is avoiding it.
Kruglov misses with a few strikes there.
Kruglov throws a series of punches but Creed moves out of range.
Creed thuds his right hand into Kruglov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Creed needs to keep his hands up - Kruglov had a free shot at his head there.
Creed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big right from Kruglov misses.
Creed needs to keep his hands up - Kruglov had a free shot at his head there.
Creed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Creed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kruglov is able to avoid easily.
Kruglov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Creed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed tries to land a leg kick but Kruglov saw it coming and moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov swinging wildly here. #T1#
Kruglov checks a low kick from Creed.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov misses with a body punch
and Creed counters with a straight right hand.
Creed throws a nice looking combination but Kruglov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kruglov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kruglov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Creed ducks down to avoid it.
Creed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Creed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Creed throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
Creed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Creed counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov darts in trying to clinch
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Creed misses with a hook
and Kruglov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Creed misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kruglov closes the distance and pushes Creed back into the cage.#BC#
Creed breaks the clinch.
Kruglov wants to clinch.
Creed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Creed's head.
Creed lands with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kruglov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Creed - the referee stops the clock and Kruglov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Creed. Kruglov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Kruglov checks a low kick from Creed.
A head kick misses from Creed.
Kruglov throws out a counter right but Creed avoids it with no problem.
Good work by Kruglov as he checks the leg kick.
Kruglov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Creed misses with a low kick.
Creed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Creed misses with a leg kick.
Creed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kruglov's calf.
Creed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Creed misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but Creed keeps it at a distance.
Creed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Creed tries to land a leg kick but Kruglov saw it coming and moves away.
As Creed backs off Kruglov throws a huge counter combo but Creed manages to avoid it all.
Creed is looking to chop away at Kruglov's legs.
Kruglov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Creed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruglov misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Kruglov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Creed.
Kruglov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruglov throws a hook but Creed avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed throws a front kick that sends Kruglov stumbling back into the cage.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov throws a right hand that Creed ducks under and follows up with a left that Creed also avoids with ease.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Creed throws a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Creed looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Creed cracks Kruglov with an open hand slap.
Creed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kruglov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruglov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apache Creed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Creed, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apache Creed!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 63
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kriel scores with a jab. Kruglov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kriel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kruglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruglov lands with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Kriel's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kriel tries to score with a low kick but Kruglov moves his leg out of the way.
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kriel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kriel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kruglov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Kriel.
Kriel lands with a nice body kick.
Kriel misses with a body kick.
Kruglov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruglov checks a leg kick.
Kriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruglov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kriel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruglov counters with a two punch combo.
Kriel moves in looking to clinch but Kruglov pushes him off.
Kriel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big right from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Kriel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruglov doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kriel.
Kruglov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kriel. Kriel obviously looking to wear him down.
Kriel takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Kriel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruglov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kriel circles away.
Kriel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov stalks Kriel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kriel's face. Kriel staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice shot lands for Kruglov.
Kriel connects with a leg kick. Kruglov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kruglov is looking to clinch but Kriel is avoiding it.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Kriel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kriel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Kruglov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kruglov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kriel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruglov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Kriel.
A shot in the inside from Kriel.
Kriel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kriel misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kriel tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruglov avoids the damage to the body.
Kriel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kriel. #T3#
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kruglov tries to stall but Kriel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kriel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kriel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kriel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Kriel blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kriel scores with a shot to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kriel up against the cage.#T4#
Kriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Kriel lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
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!
Kruglov looking to stall.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Kriel.
Kriel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov connects with a knee to the head.
Kruglov scores with a knee to the head.
Kriel landing knees to the head.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kriel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kriel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kriel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Kruglov 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#
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Anton Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Kriel. #CL2#
Kruglov rushes Kriel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kriel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruglov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anton Kruglov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kriel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kriel lands a knee to the body.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kriel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruglov tries a body shot but Kriel blocks it.
Kruglov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kriel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Kriel takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kriel trying to control the position but instead, Kruglov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kriel into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kriel. #T1#
Kriel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kruglov is keeping busy.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Kriel presses Kruglov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Kriel is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruglov as Kriel tries to tie him up.
Kriel scores with a knee to the head.
Kriel tries to land a knee to the head but Kruglov blocks with his arms.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kriel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Kriel misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kriel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov.
Kriel scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kriel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kriel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kruglov is trying to maintain a safe position but Kriel gets an underhook and turns Kruglov into the cage.
Kruglov avoiding damage as Kriel throws knees to the body.
Kruglov lands a good knee to the midsection. Kriel won't want to take too many of those.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kriel misses with a body punch.
Kriel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruglov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike.
Kriel is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns Kriel into the cage.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kriel tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kruglov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kriel backwards.
Kruglov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruglov crunches a lovely knee into Kriel's ribcage.
Kruglov taking a breather.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kriel working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kriel.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kriel misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Kriel.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kriel.
Kruglov with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Kriel blocks with his arms.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kriel blocks it with crossed arms.
Kriel landing knees to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kruglov.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Kriel is blocking nicely.
Kriel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov.
Kriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruglov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruglov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kriel misses with an uppercut. Kruglov saw that one coming.
Kriel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Kriel moves out of range.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Kriel circles away. #CL#
Kriel closes the distance and pushes Kruglov back into the cage.
Kruglov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kriel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kriel misses with a body punch.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kriel tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Kruglov.
A shot in the inside from Kruglov.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Kriel blocks with his arms.
Kriel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Kriel is blocking nicely. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kriel is pushing Kruglov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kriel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kriel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch but Kriel improves position.
Kriel scores a nice knee to the body.
Kriel lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kruglov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruglov lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage.
Kriel can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Kruglov letting Kriel take a breather here.
Kruglov connects with a knee to the head.
Willem Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kriel avoids the damage to the body.
Kriel stalling.
The referee calls for Kriel to work.
Kriel seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruglov avoids it.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kruglov.
Anton Kruglov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kriel.
Kriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kriel misses with a knee strike.
Kruglov lands with a left to the head.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kriel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Kriel is blocking nicely.
Kriel can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Kruglov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kriel up against the cage.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kriel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kriel.
Kriel has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kriel backwards.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kruglov.
Kriel misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel landing knees to the head.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Kriel blocks it.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Kriel prevents a body shot from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov just leaning against Kriel, taking a breather.
Kruglov taking a breather.
Kruglov lands with a left to the head.
Kruglov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Kriel is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kriel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kriel as Kruglov tries to tie him up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kriel.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Kruglov!
Anton Kruglov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: StrikeForce Union #16
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Winkle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winkle fails with the takedown
and Kruglov counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Kruglov finds it's target.#TD2#
Winkle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Winkle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Winkle swings around for an armbar but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Winkle's guard.#SU#
Kruglov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov dips to his left and cracks Winkle with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruglov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Winkle walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Winkle is rocked!#CL#
Kruglov closes the distance and clinches.
Winkle is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruglov finish him?
Winkle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kruglov walks away with a smile on his face. Winkle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #KD#
Kruglov lands a big right hand that sends Winkle crashing to the mat! Kruglov stays standing though and waves Winkle back to his feet!
Kruglov cracks Winkle on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Winkle falls backwards against the cage. Kruglov follows up with more strikes that drop Winkle to his knees. Kruglov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Winkle! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Kruglov!
Anton Kruglov made sure to mention his sponsor, Russian Bears Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: Primal 29
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monsoon.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Monsoon moves out of range.
Kruglov swinging wildly here.
Kruglov 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.
Kruglov slips a jab from Monsoon.
Monsoon misses with a hook.
It looked like Kruglov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monsoon.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monsoon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monsoon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsoon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Kruglov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruglov misses with a series of wild punches.
Monsoon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Kruglov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monsoon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruglov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
Monsoon throws a low kick, looking for Kruglov's leg but Kruglov calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Kruglov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kruglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov lands a body punch.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Monsoon.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monsoon blocks a body shot from Kruglov. #T2#
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Kruglov.
Monsoon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kruglov has him pressed against the cage.
Monsoon is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling him.
Kruglov has Monsoon pushed against the cage.
Monsoon wants to stall.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruglov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kruglov leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Monsoon misses with a body punch.
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruglov scores with a shot to the side of Monsoon's head.
Monsoon blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monsoon backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruglov as Monsoon tries to tie him up.
Kruglov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monsoon backwards.
Monsoon wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruglov won't allow it.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monsoon's coach down at Demon's Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Monsoon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Monsoon prevents a body shot from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to work over Monsoon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monsoon takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monsoon.
Monsoon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov is stalling here.
Kruglov pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kruglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monsoon under the eye.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monsoon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monsoon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Kruglov has managed to clinch.
Monsoon letting Kruglov take a breather here.
Kruglov tries a body shot but Monsoon blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kruglov is looking to control Monsoon's arms but Monsoon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruglov has his back to the cage.
Monsoon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Kruglov to work. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monsoon.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monsoon can do to turn this around?
Monsoon takes a shot to the head.
Kruglov works on Monsoon's body with a couple of short punches.
Kruglov tries to throw a body punch but Monsoon avoids it by throwing Kruglov back against the cage.
Monsoon blocking some punches.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
Monsoon looking to slow down the pace here.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruglov misses with the head strike. #T2#
Monsoon tries to break free but Kruglov pushes him back against the cage.
Kruglov tries to work over Monsoon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruglov as Monsoon tries to tie him up.
Monsoon prevents a body shot from Kruglov.
Come on Kruglov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Monsoon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hand to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov leaning against his opponent.
Monsoon blocks an uppercut.
Monsoon is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling him.#T3#
Kruglov stalling against the cage.
Monsoon tries to stall but Kruglov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kruglov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Monsoon up against the cage.
Kruglov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruglov works on Monsoon's body with a couple of short punches.
Anton Kruglov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Monsoon trying to control the position but instead, Kruglov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monsoon into the cage.
Kruglov pushes Monsoon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Good body shot from Kruglov.
Monsoon is looking to control Kruglov's arms but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monsoon has his back to the cage.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monsoon prevents a body shot from Kruglov.
Kruglov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Kruglov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monsoon being controlled against the cage.
Monsoon tries to circle away but Kruglov has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Monsoon throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anton Kruglov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monsoon scores with a nice strike.
Kruglov cracks Monsoon with a good jab.#CL#
Kruglov closes the distance and pushes Monsoon back into the cage.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monsoon looking to stall.
Kruglov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsoon is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling him.
Monsoon blocking some punches.
Monsoon is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling him.
Kruglov digs a right hand underneath Monsoon's ribcage. Monsoon let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Kruglov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Monsoon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monsoon trying to stall but Kruglov improves his position.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anton Kruglov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
Kruglov scores with a shoulder strike.
Monsoon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kruglov is keeping busy.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monsoons head.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Monsoon is trying to push Kruglov away but Kruglov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monsoons head.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
Monsoon is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns Monsoon into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruglov.
Kruglov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Monsoon up against the cage.#T3#
Monsoon is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns Monsoon into the cage.
Monsoon has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov is leaning against Monsoon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Monsoon tries to break free but Kruglov pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Kruglov.
Kruglov has Monsoon pressed against the cage. #T4#
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Kruglov is working Monsoon over against the cage.
Monsoon is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling him.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monsoon blocks an uppercut.
Monsoon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov gets through Monsoon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
JoJo Monsoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruglov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kruglov scores with a shot to the side of Monsoon's head.
Monsoon tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Primal 25
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Baird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baird listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baird avoids the body shot from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a wild combination.
Macadam Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kruglov drives through and clinches with Baird against the cage.
Baird throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside.
Kruglov is pressed up against the cage. Baird has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kruglov down to the mat. Kruglov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Baird shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Baird was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruglov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kruglov taking a bit of punishment here - Baird scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The strikes coming from Baird are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Kruglov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baird scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kruglov to see if he's OK.
Kruglov is trying to buck Baird off.
Baird working the ground and pound.
The referee asks Baird politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Baird prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruglov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Baird lands a decent elbow from side control.
Baird tries to score with some ground and pound. Kruglov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kruglov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kruglov is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet but Baird drags him back down.
Baird working the head and body with strikes.
Kruglov pushes Baird away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baird gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Baird connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kruglov some visible discomfort.
Kruglov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Baird scores with punches from side control.
Baird working away.
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet but Baird drags him back down.
Kruglov can't do much from the bottom here.
Baird in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Baird lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Baird landing a few strikes.
Kruglov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kruglov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kruglov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Baird lands a few punches from side control.
Kruglov is not content to let Baird control the position.
Kruglov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baird connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Kruglov is not content to let Baird control the position.
Kruglov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baird connects with a decent elbow.
Baird cracks Kruglov with a big right hand but Kruglov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB2#
Baird thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Baird landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruglov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kruglov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Baird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kruglov, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macadam Baird dominated that round.
That's time! Kruglov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kruglov connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Baird moves into the clinch successfully.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov prevents Baird from breaking the clinch.
Kruglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baird controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Kruglov.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Baird uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baird taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kruglov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baird backwards. #T1#
Baird misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baird.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Kruglov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baird is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kruglov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Baird has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kruglov regains guard immediately.
Baird connects with a couple of short punches.
Kruglov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baird prevents Kruglov from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Baird in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kruglov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kruglov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baird is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kruglov looking for a guillotine here but Baird defends easily.
Baird content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Baird is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruglov has wrist control.
Kruglov is trying to control the position but Baird postures up.
Baird lands a couple of digs.
Baird working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov wants to stand up but Baird is controlling him.
Macadam Baird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baird with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baird steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
A shot to the liver by Kruglov. Beautiful body shot.
Kruglov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kruglov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baird stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baird throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kruglov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kruglov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baird staying out of range there.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Baird.#TD2#
Baird closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kruglov did well to prevent Baird getting side control.
Kruglov is looking to get back to is feet but Baird passes into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird is looking to take a break and control but Kruglov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Baird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kruglov, who protects the arm well.
Baird trying to control the position but Kruglov is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kruglov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kruglov cracks a nice hook into Baird's ribs.
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
A swing and a miss from Baird.
Baird shoots in looking for a takedown. Kruglov tries to sprawl out of it but Baird keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kruglov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anton Kruglov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruglov tries to clinch up but Baird circles away and keeps his distance.
Baird shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kruglov but Kruglov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Baird looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet but Baird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baird throws an elbow that misses. Kruglov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baird's guard. Nice move by Kruglov!#REVR##T1#
Kruglov wanted to stand there but Baird had control of the position.
Kruglov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baird has a closed guard, preventing Kruglov from standing up.
Baird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruglov is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kruglov wanted to stand there but Baird had control of the position.
Kruglov stopping the sweep attempt from Baird.
Kruglov tries to stand but Baird is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baird closes the distance and clinches up with Kruglov, looking for a takedown. Baird pushes Kruglov against the cage but Kruglov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anton Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
Kruglov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baird with the counter takedown but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruglov throws a hook but Baird avoids it easily.#T3#
Kruglov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Baird is just out of range.#TD2#
Baird darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Baird not doing much here.
Baird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruglov defending well though.
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet.
Baird throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Baird slips a nice elbow through Kruglov's hands, connecting with Kruglov's forehead.
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. Baird connects with a nice short shot to Kruglov's temple.
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet.
Baird throwing shots but Kruglov is blocking nicely.
Baird working Kruglov over with strikes.
Baird wants to control but Kruglov is keeping him busy.
Baird is just content to waste time from the top position. Kruglov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baird scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baird missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Kruglov.
I think Kruglov 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Primal FN 10
Date: Apr 22, 2016

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Kruglov. Beautiful body shot.
Ysengrin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kruglov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Boris Ysengrin has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ysengrin. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruglov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ysengrin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ysengrin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Kruglov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ysengrin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kruglov under the eye.
Ysengrin staying out of range there.#CL#
Kruglov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ysengrin, pushing him back against the cage.
Kruglov trying to stall but Ysengrin improves his position.
Ysengrin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruglovs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Nice body punch from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with a body punch.
Kruglov letting Ysengrin take a breather here.#T1#
Ysengrin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ysengrin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
I was talking to Kruglov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ysengrin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ysengrin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Ysengrin scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ysengrin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kruglov is breathing heavily.
Ysengrin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ysengrin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ysengrin lands a right hand.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Ysengrin.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Kruglov. #T2#
Ysengrin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ysengrin lands an uppercut.
Kruglov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ysengrin controls his hands.
Ysengrin misses with a body punch.
Ysengrin gets through Kruglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Ysengrin lands a shot to the body.
Ysengrin misses with a punch on the inside.
Ysengrin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov takes a shot to the head.
Ysengrin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
Kruglov is trying to stall.
Ysengrin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ysengrin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruglov wants to break free but Ysengrin has control.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands a body punch.
Ysengrin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ysengrin misses with a body punch.
Ysengrin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Ysengrin.
Kruglov lands a nice uppercut.
Ysengrin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Ysengrin digs a right hand underneath Kruglov's ribcage. Kruglov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ysengrin lands a body punch.
Kruglov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ysengrin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ysengrin tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ysengrin blocks a body shot from Kruglov.
Ysengrin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to stall but Ysengrin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kruglov being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Ysengrin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov takes a shot to the head.
Kruglov looking to slow down the pace here.
Ysengrin tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ysengrin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ysengrin lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Kruglov as the two fighters clinch.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Ysengrin.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Ysengrin.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Ysengrin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Ysengrin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Ysengrin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kruglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ysengrin to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ysengrin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ysengrin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ysengrin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ysengrin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ysengrin takes one on the button.
Kruglov lands a jab to the nose.
Ysengrin staying out of range there.
Kruglov lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ysengrin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Kruglov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ysengrin throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Ysengrin cracks the inside of Kruglov's front leg. #T1#
Ysengrin keeps the fight on the outside.
Ysengrin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruglov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ysengrin lands a head kick!
Kruglov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ysengrin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Kruglov is rocked!
Kruglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Kruglov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruglov checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov seems to have got his legs back now.
Ysengrin connects with a high kick.
Ysengrin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruglov's head.
Boris Ysengrin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ysengrin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to clinch up.
Kruglov throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Ysengrin counters with a nice right hand that sends Kruglov toppling to the canvas! Kruglov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ysengrin finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ysengrin throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Kruglov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Ysengrin clinches up with Kruglov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruglov tries to stall but Ysengrin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Ysengrin.
Kruglov tries a body shot but Ysengrin blocks it.
Ysengrin blocks a body shot from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
Ysengrin takes a shot to the head.
Kruglov lands a body punch.
Ysengrin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Ysengrin tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin prevents a body shot from Kruglov. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boris Ysengrin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ysengrin lands a shoulder strike.
Ysengrin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Ysengrin as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ysengrin lands with a light punch inside.
Ysengrin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands a body punch.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ysengrin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Ysengrin. #BC#
Kruglov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ysengrin is just out of range.
Ysengrin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but Ysengrin keeps it at a distance.
Ysengrin throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Ysengrin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kruglov! Ysengrin lets Kruglov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T4#
Kruglov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ysengrin.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ysengrin counters with a big right hand! Oh Kruglov is in trouble here! Ysengrin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Ysengrin!
Boris Ysengrin 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.

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