Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 392: Bosch vs Maneno III
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Usikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mekinist misses with a looping left.#CL#
Mekinist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Mekinist avoids the damage to the body.
Mekinist has a couple of punches blocked by Usikov.
Mekinist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mekinist takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
Mekinist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Trametinib Mekinist has been cut.#BC2#
Usikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mekinist throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Usikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Usikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mekinist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Mekinist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Usikov.
Mekinist tries to counter by clinching up but Usikov breaks away and moves out of range.
Alexander Usikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist walks into a stiff left hand from Usikov.
Mekinist moves away from the strike by Usikov.
Usikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Usikov.#CL#
Mekinist pushes Usikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mekinist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Usikov missing with knees to the body.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mekinist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mekinist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mekinist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Usikov or not.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Mekinist blocks with his arms.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Mekinist blocks with his arms. #T2#
Mekinist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Usikov lands a knee to the head.
Usikov missing with knees to the body.
Mekinist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mekinist tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Usikov lands a shoulder strike.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Usikov blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mekinist blocks it with crossed arms.
Mekinist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Mekinist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
Usikov taking a breather.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Usikov controls the action. #BC2#
Usikov breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Mekinist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Mekinist - just one landing. #T3##CL#
Mekinist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Usikov working Mekinist over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Usikov.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mekinist tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it. #BC2#
Usikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Usikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mekinist is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mekinist moves out of range as Usikov strikes.
Mekinist wants to clinch.
Mekinist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Usikov. Usikov obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Usikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mekinist.
Usikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Usikov.
Usikov throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mekinist to counter with a crisp jab.
Usikov misses with a few strikes there.
Mekinist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the body
and Usikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Usikov misses with a right hand #CL#
and Mekinist counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Mekinist is blocking nicely.
Usikov blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mekinist blocks it with crossed arms.
Mekinist lands a left hand.
Mekinist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Usikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trametinib Mekinist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mekinist lands a head shot.
Usikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Usikov throws a looping overhand right but Mekinist ducks down to avoid it.
Usikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mekinist if he has to take too many more of those.
Usikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mekinist counters with a right hand to the body.
Usikov connects with a body shot.
Usikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Usikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mekinist throws out the jab.
Mekinist misses with a kick to the body.
Mekinist moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov jabs Mekinist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mekinist throws a lazy body kick
and Usikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mekinist throws a series of punches but Usikov moves out of range.
Mekinist closes the distance looking to clinch
and Usikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Mekinist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Usikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Usikov digs a good hook to Mekinist's body.
Mekinist takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mekinist tries to close the distance and clinch but Usikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mekinist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mekinist looks to land a body kick but Usikov moved away.
Usikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mekinist's head.
Mekinist misses with a body kick.
Mekinist misses with a looping right.
Mekinist tries to clinch but Usikov is having none of it.
Usikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Usikov lands a jab to Mekinist's midsection.
Mekinist tries to close the distance and clinch but Usikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Usikov throws an overhand right that lands on Mekinist's shoulder, as Mekinist tries to avoid the shot.
Mekinist takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Mekinist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mekinist tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mekinist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Usikov blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Usikov.
Usikov pushes Mekinist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mekinist lands an uppercut.
Mekinist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
A knee to the head by Usikov.
Alexander Usikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Usikov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mekinist avoiding damage as Usikov throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Usikov obliges.#T3#
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist lands a shoulder strike.
Usikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Usikov scores with a knee to the head.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mekinist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Usikov manages to break the clinch.
Mekinist connects with a crisp jab.
Usikov connects with the punch.
Usikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mekinist is looking to land body kicks.
Usikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mekinist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Usikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander Usikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Usikov.
Crunch! Usikov slams his shin into Mekinist's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mekinist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Mekinist throws a series of punches but Usikov avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Usikov.
Mekinist walks into a straight right hand from Usikov.
A swing and a miss from Usikov.
Usikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Usikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mekinist - the referee stops the clock and Usikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mekinist. Usikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Usikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Usikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mekinist tries to clinch
enabling Usikov to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Mekinist has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Usikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Usikov throws out a loose jab but Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mekinist is looking for a counter combo.
Mekinist throws a half hearted mid kick.
Usikov cracks Mekinist with a right hand to the side of the head.
Usikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Usikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trametinib Mekinist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Usikov throws an overhand right that lands on Mekinist's shoulder, as Mekinist tries to avoid the shot.
Mekinist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usikov.
Usikov throws a lazy right hand but Mekinist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usikov moves out of range of the body kick from Mekinist.
Usikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Mekinist is wise to it.
Usikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Usikov.
Mekinist wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Usikov blocks the leg kick.
Usikov looks to land a combination but Mekinist avoids it well.
Usikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mekinist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usikov moves away.
Mekinist throws a wild body kick that Usikov sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Usikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Usikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Usikov.
Mekinist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mekinist cracks Usikov with an open hand slap.
Usikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mekinist moves away from the strike by Usikov.
Usikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mekinist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Usikov misses with a low kick.
Usikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Usikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Trametinib Mekinist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mekinist throws a looping overhand right but Usikov ducks down to avoid it.
Usikov throws out a counter right but Mekinist avoids it with no problem.
Usikov misses with a body shot.
Usikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Usikov misses with a wild body shot.
Usikov wants to land a leg kick but Mekinist is out of range.
Mekinist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mekinist misses with a combination
and Usikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mekinist's knee momentarily.
Mekinist gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Usikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Usikov throws a push kick but Mekinist slaps the foot to one side.
Usikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Usikov tests Mekinist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mekinist thuds his shin into the meat of Usikov's side.
Alexander Usikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Mekinist throws a wild body kick that Usikov sees coming a mile off.
Usikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mekinist throws out the jab.
Usikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Usikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mekinist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mekinist throws a lazy right hand but Usikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usikov works the jab nicely.
Mekinist misses with a double jab
and Usikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Usikov blocks a jab.
Mekinist tries to clinch up.
Mekinist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Usikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Usikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Mekinist throws a right hand that misses
enabling Usikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mekinist misses with a body punch
and Usikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Usikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mekinist's hands.
Usikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Mekinist off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Usikov.
Mekinist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Usikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usikov throws a looping overhand right but Mekinist ducks down to avoid it.
Mekinist misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Usikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Mekinist.
A left and a right from Usikov both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Usikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Usikov 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Usikov!
Alexander Usikov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: OFC 390: Shamrock vs Schmidt
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1#
Mekinist throws a body kick that misses.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mekinist manages to avoid it.
It looked like Mekinist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Declan blocks the low kick.
Mekinist misses with a body kick.
Declan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mekinist misses with a body kick.
Mekinist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Declan momentarily.
Mekinist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Declan's hands.
Declan is looking to chop away at Mekinist's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Declan, right into the meat.
Mekinist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
Mekinist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mekinist throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Mekinist takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Declan lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Declan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mekinist's brow.
I was talking to Mekinist's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Declan avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
Mekinist tries a body shot but Declan blocks it.
Declan tries to work over Mekinist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
Mekinist throws a head punch that misses.
Declan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Declan throws a head punch that misses.
Declan lands a body punch.
Declan blocking some punches.
Mekinist blocking some punches.
Declan scores with a shoulder strike.
Declan pushes off an throws an elbow but Mekinist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Declan blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Declan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mekinist's brow.
Mekinist blocks a body shot from Declan.
Declan misses with the head strike.
Mekinist tries a body shot but Declan blocks it.
Declan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mekinist backwards. #T2#
Mekinist blocks the elbow strike.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Declan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mekinist lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Declan throws the left hand but Mekinist avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Mekinist blocks the leg kick.
Mekinist punishes Declan's body with a nice straight punch.
Mekinist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Declan throws a hook but Mekinist avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Declan misses.
Declan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Mekinist seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mekinist explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mekinist was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Mekinist thuds a left hand into Declan's body.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Declan. Beautiful body shot.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mekinist.
Declan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mekinist rather than just go for the knockout.
A clash of legs there as Declan blocks the low kick.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Declan feints and then cracks Mekinist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mekinist down.
Mekinist tries to land a front kick but Declan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Declan staying out of range there.
Declan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Declan scores with a nice body kick.
Mekinist moves in looking to clinch but Declan pushes him off.
Mekinist defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Mekinist clinches. #BC2#
Declan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Declan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mekinist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mekinist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Declan momentarily.
Mekinist fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Declan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan looks for the body kick but Mekinist saw that one coming.
Declan misses with a lunging right hand
and Mekinist counters with a nice uppercut.
Declan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mekinist just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Declan.
Declan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mekinist.
Declan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Declan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Declan swings for the body but Mekinist moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Mekinist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mekinist looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Goban Declan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mekinist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Declan.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Declan checks the leg kick.
Mekinist ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Mekinist's shoulder, as Mekinist tries to avoid the shot.
Mekinist fakes the leg kick and cracks Declan in the body.
Mekinist ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan throws a body punch but Mekinist moves out of range.
Mekinist cracks Declan with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Mekinist.
Declan throws a leg kick but Mekinist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Declan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mekinist throws a wild body kick that Declan sees coming a mile off.
Declan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Mekinist takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Mekinist wants to clinch.
Declan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mekinist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Declan.
Mekinist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mekinist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mekinist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mekinist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Declan misses.
Declan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mekinist scores with a hook to the body. Declan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Declan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mekinist.
Declan blocks the body kick.
Mekinist lands with an uppercut that bounces Declan off the cage and back into range.
Mekinist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Mekinist looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Declan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Declan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mekinist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mekinist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mekinist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mekinist throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Mekinist moves away and avoids it.
Declan throws a right hand that misses
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mekinist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Declan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Declan throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Declan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Declan clobbers Mekinist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Declan tests Mekinist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Declan misses with a head kick.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Mekinist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mekinist throws a nice looking combination but Declan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Declan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mekinist with a body shot.
Declan throws a front kick aimed at Mekinist's knee but Mekinist avoids it well.
Goban Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mekinist lands a nice hook to Declan's body. Declan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Declan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mekinist cracks Declan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trametinib Mekinist is winning the standup battle so far.
Mekinist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Declan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mekinist slips a straight right by Declan.
Declan is looking to slow Mekinist down with leg kicks.
Declan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mekinist's calf.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan misses with a head kick.
And Mekinist counters with a quick kick to the body but Declan blocks it.
Mekinist defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Mekinist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mekinist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Mekinist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mekinist misses with a body kick.
Declan keeps the fight on the outside.
Declan misses with a hook.
Mekinist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Declan throws a leg kick but Mekinist checks it.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Mekinist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Declan misses with a wild combination.
Mekinist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mekinist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Declan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mekinist throws a low kick, looking for Declan's leg but Declan calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Goban Declan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL#
Mekinist clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Declan breaks the clinch.
Declan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mekinist.
Mekinist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mekinist throws a leg kick that misses.
Declan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mekinist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Declan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mekinist misses with a kick to the body.
Mekinist ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mekinist's head.
Declan connects with a leg kick. Mekinist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mekinist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mekinist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Declan throws a low kick but Mekinist moves out of range easily.
As Declan looks to move away, Mekinist throws a big counter combo but Declan just gets out of the way.
Mekinist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Mekinist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Declan takes a swing at Mekinist's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Mekinist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Declan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mekinist or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Declan.
Declan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mekinist is working Declan over against the cage.
Declan misses with a punch on the inside.
Declan blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Declan pushes off an throws an elbow but Mekinist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Declan tries a body shot but Mekinist blocks it.
Declan misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Declan.
Goban Declan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Declan controls the action.
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Declan.
Mekinist scores with a shoulder strike.
Trametinib Mekinist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mekinist is trying to pull guard but Declan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Declan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Declan fails to land.
Mekinist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Declan blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mekinist fails to land.
Declan prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Declan misses with an elbow over the top.
Mekinist tries to work over Declan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Declan misses with an elbow over the top.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Declan gets through Mekinist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Declan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mekinist avoids a wild elbow strike from Declan.
Mekinist lands a right hand.
Declan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mekinist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Declan breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mekinist.
A left lands for Declan.
Declan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mekinist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan throws a series of punches but Mekinist avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Declan catches Mekinist right on the button with a cross.
Goban Declan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mekinist.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Declan lands a leg kick that knocks Mekinist off balance momentarily.
Declan throws a front kick aimed at Mekinist's knee but Mekinist avoids it well.
Mekinist doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
Declan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Declan takes a swing at Mekinist's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Mekinist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mekinist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Declan to score with a decent uppercut.
Declan scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Declan thows a leg kick but Mekinist checks it
and Mekinist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mekinist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mekinist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Declan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mekinist digs a good body shot into Declan's ribs.
Mekinist looks to throw a body kick
letting Declan counter with a right hand.
Mekinist moves out of range as Declan strikes.
Mekinist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Declan misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Mekinist counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mekinist.
Mekinist throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan tries to throw a body punch but Mekinist avoids it by throwing Declan back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Goban Declan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Declan 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Goban Declan!
Goban Declan very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE 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: OFC: Blood Night LVII
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Cain tries to land a front kick but Mekinist steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab, jab by Cain - just one landing.
Cain misses with a hook. Mekinist ducked under it nicely.
Cain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cain misses with a looping right.
Mekinist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cain throws a jab when Mekinist was well out of range.#CL#
Mekinist clinches up with Cain and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Cain as the two fighters clinch.
Cain presses Mekinist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mekinist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Cain.
Cain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mekinist walks away with a smile on his face. Cain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mekinist throws a shot from downtown. Cain moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Cain - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Trametinib Mekinist has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mekinist tries to clinch up.
Mekinist keeps Cain at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Mekinist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mekinist throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cain avoids it.
Cain slips under a jab from Mekinist.
Trametinib Mekinist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mekinist tries to clinch up.
Mekinist throws a good cross that connects.
Cain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mekinist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cain's head backwards.
Mekinist dips to his left and cracks Cain with an uppercut!
Mekinist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cain in his tracks.
Mekinist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cain with a nice cross.
Cain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mekinist on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mekinist on the side of the head.#CL#
Mekinist has Cain up against the cage in a clinch.
Mekinist doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Cain controls the action.
Cain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Cain.
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cain.
A short right from Cain.
Mekinist lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mekinist as the two fighters clinch.
Mekinist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cain misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cain throws a head punch that misses.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mekinist lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mekinist.
I was talking to Mekinist's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mekinist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mekinist throws a head punch that misses.
Cain lands with a left to the head.
Mekinist blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Cain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Cain controlling Mekinist's posture.
Mekinist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cain is keeping the position for now.
Mekinist is working hard here to advance position.
Cain pulls Mekinist in close to prevent any damage.
Mekinist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mekinist pushing down on Cain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mekinist is looking to advance position but Cain won't allow it.
Mekinist wants to take a breather but Cain is having none of it. #SUB#
Mekinist looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mekinist is working for a kimura but Cain is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sea Level Cain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trametinib Mekinist's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Cain rushes Mekinist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mekinist smiles and moves away.
Cain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cain misses with a hook
and Mekinist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mekinist throws a low kick, looking for Cain's leg but Cain calmly moves out of range.
Cain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mekinist.
Mekinist is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cain.
A head kick by Cain misses
and Mekinist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mekinist ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Mekinist connects with a leg kick. Cain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cain throws a right hand that Mekinist ducks under and follows up with a left that Mekinist also avoids with ease.#T1#
Mekinist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cain pushes Mekinist away with a front kick.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Mekinist.
Cain ducks right into an uppercut from Mekinist.
Mekinist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Sea Level Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mekinist scores with a hook.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Mekinist.
Mekinist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Cain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cain misses with a straight right.
Mekinist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mekinists jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Mekinist closes the distance and pushes Cain back into the cage.
Mekinist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mekinist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Mekinist scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cain.
Mekinist misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cain.
Cain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mekinist just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mekinist tries a body shot but Cain blocks it.
Cain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mekinist.
Mekinist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sea Level Cain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mekinist struggles to land a body shot inside as Cain controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cain.
Cain working aggressively here.
Mekinist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trametinib Mekinist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sea Level Cain.
Cain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mekinist backwards.
Cain swings wildly with an uppercut but Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Cain controls the action. #T3#
A short left from Mekinist. #TD2#
Cain successfully pulls guard.
Mekinist being controlled here momentarily.
Mekinist passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mekinist is looking to advance position but Cain won't allow it.
Cain is pressing down on Mekinist's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mekinist looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Cain controlling Mekinist's posture.
Mekinist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mekinist wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Cain managing to control the position.
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 Trametinib Mekinist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trametinib Mekinist'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##CL#
Mekinist takes the fight into the clinch.
Mekinist working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Cain jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mekinist pushing down on Cain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mekinist is looking to take a break and control but Cain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mekinist working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cain's thigh. Cain counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Cain keeping moving, preventing Mekinist from controlling successfully.
Mekinist wants to pass the guard but Cain is keeping the position.
Mekinist passes Cain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mekinist is looking to pass Cain's guard but actually Cain recovers to full guard.
Mekinist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trametinib Mekinist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cain pulls Mekinist in close to his closed guard and prevents Mekinist from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mekinist passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Mekinist goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cain rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mekinist's guard! Nice work there by Cain!
Cain stopping the sweep attempt from Mekinist.#T3#
Mekinist looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mekinist is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cain is pulling down on Mekinist's head to control his posture.
Mekinist trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mekinist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Mekinist from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mekinist passes into half guard.
Mekinist is stalling here. Cain is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mekinist seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cain has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

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 Trametinib Mekinist.
I think Mekinist 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFC 384: Maneno vs Murphy
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Grossweiner drops his hands momentarily and Mekinist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Mekinist misses.
Mekinist slips a jab from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner backing away here, and Mekinist unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grossweiner swings widly with a right hand
and Mekinist counters with a body kick that stops Grossweiner in his tracks momentarily.
Grossweiner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mekinist doesn't seem bothered though.
Grossweiner scores with a jab. Mekinist acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Trametinib Mekinist has been cut.
Mekinist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grossweiner under the eye.
Nice body kick from Grossweiner.
Mekinist scores with a jab to the head.
Mekinist scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Grossweiner. Mekinist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grossweiner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mekinist eats them both and turns towards Grossweiner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grossweiner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mekinist to score with a decent uppercut.
Grossweiner throws a solid leg kick but Mekinist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grossweiner.
Grossweiner checks a low kick from Mekinist.#TD#
Grossweiner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mekinist on his heels. He'll look to pass Mekinist's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Grossweiner working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grossweiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grossweiner with a nice head shot there.
Grossweiner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grossweiner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grossweiner landing with the ground and pound.
Mekinist is trying to keep Grossweiner in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grossweiner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grossweiner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Grossweiner landing with the ground and pound.
Grossweiner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grossweiner passes into half guard.
Grossweiner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grossweiner working over Mekinist with some ground and pound. Mekinist looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Grossweiner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grossweiner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mekinist has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grossweiner winds up and cracks Mekinist with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mekinist wants to get back to full guard.
Grossweiner working Mekinist over with strikes.
Grossweiner drops an elbow to the side of Mekinist's head.
Mekinist has hold of Grossweiner's hands but Grossweiner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Mekinist is rocked!
Grossweiner scores with a big shot! Mekinist's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mekinist! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James B. Grossweiner!
James B. Grossweiner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC 380: Gray vs Kahn
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Stenger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trametinib Mekinist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mekinist throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stenger checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Stenger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Mekinist misses the target.
Mekinist misses the jab.
Mekinist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mekinist blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Mekinist thows a leg kick but Stenger checks it
and Stenger counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mekinist looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
Mekinist lands a slapping body shot.
Stenger cracks Mekinist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Mekinist has closed the distance and engaged Stenger in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Mekinist avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage. #T1#
A short left from Mekinist.
Mekinist has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mekinist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stenger throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Mekinist.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Stenger controls the action.
Mekinist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenger.
Stenger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mekinist scores with a shot to the side of Stenger's head.
A right hand to the body from Stenger.
A bit of stalling here from Stenger.
Stenger lands a body shot.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger 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!
Stenger lands a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Stenger has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Stenger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mekinist.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Mekinist.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stenger scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Stenger on the inside.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mekinist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stenger.
Mekinist blocks an uppercut.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekinist.
Mekinist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mekinist being controlled against the cage.
Mekinist lands a left hand. #T3#
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mekinist's elbow.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mekinist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stenger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Stenger to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekinist.
Stenger looking to throw knees to the head but Mekinist is blocking nicely.
Mekinist gets through Stenger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Stenger misses with some punches.
Mekinist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mekinist prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mekinist is leaning against Stenger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Mekinist fails to land.
Stenger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mekinist backwards.
Stenger misses with a knee strike.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Mekinist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mekinist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mekinist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mekinist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger is working Mekinist over against the cage.
Mekinist gets through Stenger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mekinist lands a left hand.
Mekinist blocking some punches.
Mekinist tries to work over Stenger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mekinist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger missing with knees to the body.
Mekinist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mekinist working aggressively here.
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 Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A low kick from Mekinist misses
and Stenger counters with a leg kick.
Mekinist lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mekinist moves out of range of the body kick from Stenger.
Stenger connects with a right hand. Mekinist shakes it off.
Mekinist throws a leg kick but Stenger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stenger throws the left hand but Mekinist avoids the punch easily.
Mekinist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mekinist lands the left hand.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Mekinist checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist jabs Stenger right on the nose. Stenger blinks but takes it well.
Stenger scores with a body shot.
Mekinist 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!
Mekinist throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stenger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Mekinist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Stenger throws a body punch but Mekinist moves out of range.
Mekinist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mekinist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenger swings for the body but Mekinist moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Stenger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mekinist thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Stenger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mekinist.
Stenger drops his hands momentarily and Mekinist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stenger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Stenger is rocked!
Mekinist swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger scores with the left hand. Mekinist knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mekinist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mekinist looks to land a right hand but Stenger moved out of range.
Stenger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Mekinist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mekinist connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Stenger! He's out on his feet! Mekinist rushes in and drops Stenger with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trametinib Mekinist!
An out of breath Trametinib Mekinist thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Aksel Stenger had this to say: 'Another huge disappointment. '.

Event: OFC 374: Barathian vs Bed III
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Omarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mekinist.
Mekinist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mekinist slips a straight right by Omarov.
Omarov misses the shot to the body.
Omarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Omarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mekinist pinned against the cage. Mekinist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crunch! Mekinist slams his shin into Omarov's torso.#CL2#
Mekinist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omarov, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist struggles to land a body shot inside as Omarov controls his hands. #BC#
Omarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabbar Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omarov slips a jab from Mekinist.#T1#
Mekinist slips a jab from Omarov.
Mekinist follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mekinist looks to score with a jab to the body but Omarov is just out of range.
Omarov misses with a hook.
Mekinist throws a body punch but Omarov moves out of range.
Omarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Omarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mekinist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Omarov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch lands to the side of Omarov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Jabbar Omarov has been cut.
Omarov 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.#TD#
Omarov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mekinist wants to sweep but no luck.
Omarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Omarov won't allow Mekinist to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omarov looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Mekinist controls Omarov momentarily but Omarov frees himself.
Mekinist wants to sweep here but Omarov controlling him for the moment.
Omarov is working Mekinist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mekinist wants to sweep here but Omarov controlling him for the moment.
Mekinist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Omarov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mekinist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Mekinist is trying to keep Omarov in close.
Omarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mekinist's head.
Mekinist is trying to keep Omarov in close.
Omarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mekinist wants to hit a switch here but Omarov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mekinist there!
Omarov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Mekinist in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mekinist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Omarov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mekinist regains half guard.
Omarov drops an elbow to the side of Mekinist's head.
Omarov drops an elbow to the side of Mekinist's head.
Omarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Omarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mekinist defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabbar Omarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice cross by Mekinist.
Omarov cracks Mekinist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Omarov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mekinist, which made it look bad.
Nice shot by Mekinist.
Omarov misses the shot to the body.
Omarov defending well as Mekinist loads up on a big left hand.
Mekinist lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Omarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mekinist takes a swing at Omarov's ribcage but misses.
Mekinist avoids the body shot from Omarov.
Mekinist staying out of range there.
Mekinist lands a leg kick that knocks Omarov off balance momentarily.
Mekinist throws the left hand but Omarov avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Omarov scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Omarov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Omarov.#CUT#
It looks like Trametinib Mekinist has been cut.
Omarov dives in for a single leg takedown but Mekinist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trametinib Mekinist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Omarov gets a double leg takedown into Mekinist's guard.
Mekinist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mekinist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Omarov's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Omarov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mekinist is aware though and is defending well.
Mekinist pushes down on Omarov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Omarov is not content to let Mekinist control the position.
Mekinist wants to pass the guard but Omarov is defending well. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omarov is trying to control but can't.
Omarov wants to improve his position but Mekinist is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mekinist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Mekinist moves into full mount! Omarov won't be happy about that!
Mekinist trying to control but Omarov is having none of it.
Omarov tries to hold on but Mekinist postures up.
Omarov is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Mekinist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mekinist controlling the position easily from mount.
Omarov wants to control but Mekinist is having none of it.
Jabbar Omarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Omarov working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mekinist tries to control but Omarov wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trametinib Mekinist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Omarov throws a series of punches but Mekinist avoids them all with ease.
Mekinist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Omarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mekinist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Mekinist - just one landing.
Omarov with a hook.
Mekinist wants to clinch up but Omarov keeps it at a distance.
Mekinist cracks Omarov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mekinist cracks a nice hook into Omarov's ribs.
Mekinist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Omarov at a distance.
Omarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mekinist.
Omarov avoids a kick to the body.
Omarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mekinist counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mekinist lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Omarov backs up against the cage.
Mekinist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Mekinist closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Omarov pulls guard. #T1##SUB#
Mekinist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Omarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mekinist trying to control the position from guard on top but Omarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Omarov looking for a guillotine here but Mekinist defends easily.
Mekinist won't allow Omarov to sweep him here.
Omarov keeping moving, preventing Mekinist from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mekinist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mekinist wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving.
Mekinist stands and throws Omarov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Omarov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Omarov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Omarov regains half guard.#T3#
Mekinist is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omarov is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Mekinist jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Omarov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mekinist is looking to take a break and control but Omarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mekinist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Omarov is trying to get back to half guard.
Omarov manages to get back to half guard.
Omarov wants to get back to full guard.
Omarov is in trouble now - Mekinist has advanced to mount!
Mekinist looking to control but Omarov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trametinib Mekinist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mekinist 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: KOFC 119 - Andreev vs Song
Date: Aug 19, 2018

#R1#
Mekinist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bendayho misses with a left hand
and Mekinist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bendayho tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Mekinist finds it's way through Bendayho's defenses.
Mekinist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bendayho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Bendayho's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bendayho tries to clinch up
and Mekinist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bendayho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bendayho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mekinist.
Bendayho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mekinist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bendayho.
Bendayho stuns Mekinist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bendayho misses with a hook.
Mekinist connects with a single shot there.
Bendayho throws a leg kick but Mekinist sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bendayho scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bendayho tests Mekinist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bendayho throws a chopping leg kick but Mekinist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Bendayho misses its intended target.
Mekinist throws a jab when Bendayho was well out of range.
Mekinist throws out a loose jab but Bendayho uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bendayho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mekinist looks to throw the jab but Bendayho is out of range.
Bendayho misses with a leg kick.
Mekinist is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Mekinist closes the distance and pushes Bendayho back into the cage.
Mekinist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bendayho's elbow.
Bendayho pushes off an throws an elbow but Mekinist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bendayho throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Bendayho avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
Bendayho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mekinist misses with some punches.
Bendayho lands with a short shot to the head.
Mekinist blocks an elbow strike from Bendayho.
A nice left hand lands by Mekinist.
Bendayho takes a shot to the head.
Mekinist lands with a right to the head.
Mekinist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mekinist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Mekinist successfully pulls guard.
Bendayho wants to get up but he can't break Mekinist's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Bendayho trying to control the position from guard on top but Mekinist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bendayho tries to free his leg and advance position but Mekinist is retaining full guard.
Mekinist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Mekinist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bendayho passes Mekinist's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bendayho is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mekinist tries to roll over but Bendayho keeps him under control.
Mekinist manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Bendayho won't allow Mekinist to sweep him here.
Bendayho is looking to stand up but Mekinist won't let him.
Bendayho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bendayho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mekinist keeping full guard, as Bendayho tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bendayho trying to control the position from guard on top but Mekinist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bendayho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bendayho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bendayho swings for the body but Mekinist moves out of range.
Mekinist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bendayho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mekinist.
Mekinist scores with the left hand. Bendayho knows he should have avoided that one.
Mekinist throws out a loose jab but Bendayho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bendayho tries a head kick but it misses.
Bendayho throws a push kick but Mekinist slaps the foot to one side.
Mekinist avoids the body shot from Bendayho.
Bendayho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bendayho tries to clinch up but Mekinist circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomas Bendayho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mekinist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bendayho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mekinist connects with a nice looking jab.
Bendayho misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trametinib Mekinist dominated that round.
That's time! Mekinist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mekinist throws a hook but Bendayho avoids it easily.
Mekinist keeps the fight on the outside.
Bendayho scores with a hook.
Bendayho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mekinist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bendayho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bendayho throws a sloppy head kick and Mekinist moves out of range easily.
Bendayho misses with a body kick.
Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bendayho.
Bendayho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomas Bendayho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mekinist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bendayho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bendayho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mekinist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bendayho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bendayho swats away the attempt to clinch by Mekinist.
Bendayho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mekinist throws a hook but Bendayho blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Bendayho.#T1#
Mekinist throws a body punch but Bendayho moves out of range.
Mekinist looks to score with a jab to the body but Bendayho is just out of range.
Bendayho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mekinist counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Bendayho.
No joy there for Bendayho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mekinist works Bendayho's body with a nice hook.
Mekinist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bendayho doesn't manage to clinch there - Mekinist circles away.
A clash of legs there as Bendayho blocks the low kick.
Mekinist cracks the inside of Bendayho's front leg.
Bendayho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mekinist moves away.
Mekinist throws a wild body kick that Bendayho sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Bendayho's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bendayho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bendayho tries a head kick but it misses.
Bendayho works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bendayho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mekinist fakes the leg kick and cracks Bendayho in the body.
Bendayho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looks like Mekinist has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Mekinist throws a hook but Bendayho avoids it easily.
It seemed like Bendayho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bendayho throws a right hand that misses
and Mekinist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mekinist scores with a nice strike.
Bendayho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bendayho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bendayho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trametinib Mekinist is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Mekinist has Bendayho up against the cage in a clinch.
Bendayho pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mekinist throws a head punch that misses.
Mekinist takes a shot to the head.
Mekinist blocks an uppercut.
Mekinist presses Bendayho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mekinist blocking some punches.
Bendayho tries a body shot but Mekinist blocks it.
Bendayho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mekinist.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mekinist throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Mekinist tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bendayho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mekinist is trying to pull guard but Bendayho has him pressed against the cage.
Bendayho works on Mekinist's body with a couple of short punches.
Mekinist struggles to land a body shot inside as Bendayho controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Bendayho.
Bendayho misses with an elbow over the top.
Mekinist blocking some punches.
Bendayho throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Mekinist.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekinist.
Mekinist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bendayho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mekinist dodges an elbow strike from Bendayho.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bendayho.
Mekinist lands a nice uppercut.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mekinist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bendayho lands a shoulder strike.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A short right from Mekinist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mekinist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Bendayho avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
Mekinist blocking some punches.
Mekinist avoiding damage as Bendayho throws knees to the body.
Mekinist fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trametinib Mekinist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bendayho misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mekinist.
Bendayho misses with the head strike.
Bendayho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bendayho lands an uppercut.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bendayho blocking some punches.
Mekinist misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Bendayho.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mekinist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bendayho lands with a left to the head.
Bendayho throws a head punch that misses.
Bendayho tries to throw a body punch but Mekinist avoids it by throwing Bendayho back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tomas Bendayho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Bendayho misses.
Nice shot lands for Mekinist.
Bendayho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mekinist.
Bendayho moves away from the strike by Mekinist.
Mekinist on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bendayho.
Mekinist misses the jab.
Bendayho wants to slow Mekinist down by chopping away at his legs.
Bendayho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mekinist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bendayho.
Mekinist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mekinist throws an overhand right that lands on Bendayho's shoulder, as Bendayho tries to avoid the shot.
Mekinist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bendayho pushes Mekinist up against the cage in a clinch.
Bendayho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Mekinist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bendayho has a couple of punches blocked by Mekinist.
Bendayho misses with some punches.
Bendayho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mekinist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Bendayho controls the action.
Bendayho tries a body shot but Mekinist blocks it.
Bendayho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bendayho lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bendayho just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mekinist's brow.
Tomas Bendayho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bendayho lands a body shot.
Bendayho misses with the head strike.
Bendayho misses with a punch on the inside.
Bendayho gets through Mekinist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bendayho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mekinist.
Bendayho throws a punch but it's blocked by Mekinist.
Mekinist lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bendayho just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mekinist's brow.
Mekinist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Mekinist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mekinist misses with the head strike.
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bendayho walks away with a smile on his face. Mekinist gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mekinist swings for the body but Bendayho moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bendayho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mekinist.
Mekinist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mekinist throws the left hand but Bendayho avoids the punch easily.
Bendayho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mekinist walks into a stiff left hand from Bendayho.
Bendayho is looking to clinch.
Mekinist shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bendayho eats them both and turns towards Mekinist to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mekinist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mekinist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mekinist moves away from the strike by Bendayho.
Mekinist connects with a right hand. Bendayho shakes it off.
Bendayho throws a jab when Mekinist was well out of range.
Bendayho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mekinist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Mekinist.#T3#
Donk. Bendayho catches Mekinist right on the button with a cross.
Bendayho misses with a body punch
enabling Mekinist to counter with a crisp jab.
Bendayho misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Mekinist tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bendayho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bendayho.
Mekinist throws a looping overhand right but Bendayho ducks down to avoid it.
Bendayho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mekinist blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Mekinist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bendayho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mekinist lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Bendayho is rocked!
Mekinist throws a combination. Bendayho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bendayho is still on wobbly legs! Can Mekinist finish him?
Mekinist cracks Bendayho with a hook to the temple - Bendayho is on wobbly legs here! Mekinist swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bendayho falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mekinist wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trametinib Mekinist!
A very excited looking Trametinib Mekinist 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: KOFC 116 - Fett vs Andreev
Date: Jul 29, 2018

#R1#
Storm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mekinist takes a step back to recover.
Mekinist scores with the left hand. Storm knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Mekinist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Storm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Mekinist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Mekinist drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mekinist.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mekinist prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Storm tries a body shot but Mekinist blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mekinist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Storm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Storm.
Storm lands a body shot.
Mekinist tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Mekinist lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Mekinist struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Mekinist blocks an uppercut.
Storm lands a nice uppercut.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
Storm tries a body shot but Mekinist blocks it.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
Storm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Storm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Storm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Trametinib Mekinist has been cut.
Storm blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist lands a right hand. #TD#
Storm has clasped his hands together around Mekinist's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm working the body and head with strikes.
Mekinist is looking to reverse the position.
Mekinist is working to avoid the ground and pound but Storm connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Storm is putting a hurting on Mekinist here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mekinist can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Storm tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mekinist's legs.
Mekinist is trying to get back to half guard.
Mekinist takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Storm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mekinist tries to bench press Storm off him but Storm keeps the position.
Storm landing a few strikes.
Storm cracks Mekinist with a big right hand but Mekinist just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mekinist tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Mekinist takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mekinist takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Storm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mekinist manages to get back to half guard.
Storm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mekinist taking some punishment here, with Storm in his half guard.
Storm winds up and cracks Mekinist with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Storm there.
Mekinist is looking to improve his position.
Storm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Storm wants to take a breather but Mekinist is having none of it.
Storm working Mekinist over with strikes. #T4#
Storm looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mekinist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Storm lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Storm slips a nice elbow through Mekinist's hands, connecting with Mekinist's forehead.
Storm is thwarting Mekinist's attempts to control the position.
Storm is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Storm scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mekinist is staying active underneath Storm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Storm slips a nice elbow through Mekinist's hands, connecting with Mekinist's forehead.
Storm drops an elbow to the side of Mekinist's head.
Storm working over Mekinist with some ground and pound. Mekinist looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trametinib Mekinist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Storm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mekinist to the mat! Mekinist manages to get full guard.
Mekinist 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.
Storm with a nice head shot there.
Mekinist wants to sweep here but Storm controlling him for the moment.
Storm distracts Mekinist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Storm is working Mekinist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mekinist has momentary wrist control but Storm slips an elbow through the middle.
Storm trying to control but Mekinist is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist 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.
Storm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Storm passes into half guard.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Mekinist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Mekinist is looking to improve his position.
Storm is nestled in close to Mekinist, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Storm is pressing down on Mekinist's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mekinist is holding on for now.
Storm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mekinist is looking to improve his position.
Mekinist has hold of Storm's hands but Storm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mekinist wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well. #T2#
Storm is keen to just control but Mekinist is a slippery customer.
Storm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Storm working the head and body with strikes.
Storm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mekinist tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Mekinist has hold of Storm's hands but Storm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mekinist is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.
Storm drops an elbow to the side of Mekinist's head.
Storm working over Mekinist with some ground and pound. Mekinist looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Storm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Mekinist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
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. Storm connects with a nice short shot to Mekinist's temple.
Storm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Storm lands strikes from half guard.
Storm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mekinist has a hand on Storm's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Storm takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Storm looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Storm with the ground and pound from mount.
Storm scoring with strikes but Mekinist is staying in there.
Storm scoring with strikes but Mekinist is staying in there. #ROC#
Mekinist is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mekinist bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Storm and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corban Storm!
After the fight, Corban Storm was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: KOFC 113 - Hallick vs Mountain
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Mekinist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mekinist throws a lazy uppercut
and Balayan counters with a left to the body.
Mekinist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balayan.
Balayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mekinist.
Balayan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mekinist throws a lazy uppercut
and Balayan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mekinist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Balayan is able to avoid easily.
Mekinist misses the shot to the body.
Balayan lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Balayan.
Balayan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balayan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mekinist.
Balayan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mekinist has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Mekinist misses the target.
Mekinist with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balayan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Balayan throws the kick towards the body but Mekinist avoids it.
Mekinist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balayan. Balayan obviously looking to wear him down.
Mekinist swings widly with a right hand
and Balayan counters with a nice uppercut.
Balayan punishes Mekinist's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Mekinist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mekinist scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Mekinist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mekinist blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Balayan - that landed with a thud.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balayan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mekinist backwards.
Balayan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mekinist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Balayan breaks from the clinch.
Balayan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mekinist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Balayan.
Mekinist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Balayan's corner calls for a 1-2. Balayan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Balayan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mekinist had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Balayan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mekinist throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Balayan tries to land a leg kick but Mekinist saw it coming and moves away.
Mekinist is looking to counter punch.
Balayan defending well as Mekinist loads up on a big left hand.
Mekinist misses with a two punch combination.
Mekinist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balayan throws out a loose jab but Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mekinist with a jab.
Balayan looks to land a left hand but Mekinist moved out of range nicely.
Mekinist misses the shot to the body.
Mekinist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balayan finds it's way round the side to connect with Mekinist's head.
Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balayan.
Mekinist throws a head kick that misses.
Balayan staying out of range there.
Balayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mekinist throws out the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Balayan.
Balayan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Mekinist is predictable there
letting Balayan counter with a right hand.
Mekinist misses with a looping right.
Mekinist swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Mekinist walks into a straight right hand from Balayan.
A big left from Mekinist misses.
Balayan avoids the body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Balayan.
Balayan throws a series of strikes that have Mekinist backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Trametinib Mekinist has been cut.
Balayan lands with an uppercut that bounces Mekinist off the cage and back into range.
Balayan scores with a leg kick.
Balayan lands a slapping body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balayan.
Balayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mekinist moves away.
Mekinist throws a big shot that misses.
Balayan ducks under a wild hook from Mekinist.
Mekinist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mekinist throws a shot from downtown. Balayan moves away and avoids it.
Balayan tries to counter with a clinch but Mekinist shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balayan. Mekinist does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balayan.
Balayan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mekinist.
Mekinist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Balayan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balayan throws a looping overhand right but Mekinist ducks down to avoid it.
Mekinist connects with a body shot.
Mekinist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balayan manages to avoid it.
Mekinist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Trametinib Mekinist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mekinist connects with a jab.
Mekinist throws a hook to the side of Balayan's head but Balayan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mekinist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Balayan under the eye.
Balayan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Balayan defending well as Mekinist loads up on a big left hand.
Mekinist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balayan tests Mekinist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mekinist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mekinist.
Balayan slips under a jab.
Mekinist tries to bum rush Balayan with a series of wild strikes but Balayan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balayan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mekinist with a body shot.
Mekinist throws a body kick that misses.
Balayan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mekinist with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trametinib Mekinist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Balayan. Beautiful body shot.
Balayan works the jab nicely.
A big left from Mekinist misses.
Mekinist takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Balayan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mekinist's sensitive parts.
Mekinist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Balayan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mekinist throws a chopping leg kick but Balayan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mekinist lands a head shot.
Mekinist misses the shot to the body.
Mekinist throws a head kick that misses
and Balayan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mekinist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balayan cracks a nice hook into Mekinist's ribs.
Garegin Balayan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mekinist throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Balayan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balayan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mekinist throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Balayan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Balayan.
Balayan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mekinist or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Balayan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Balayan.
Balayan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balayan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balayan lands a hook that snaps the head of Mekinist backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Balayan.
Balayan lands a shoulder strike.
Balayan stalling.
A right handed body shot lands from Balayan.
Balayan lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Balayan.
Balayan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balayan pushes Mekinist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mekinist.
Balayan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Balayan lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balayan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mekinist backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mekinist tries to pull guard but Balayan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Balayan.
Balayan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A body shot lands from Balayan. #BC2#
Balayan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mekinist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Balayan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mekinist takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Mekinist gets tackled into the cage by Balayan. Balayan maintains the clinch.
Balayan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mekinist tries to work over Balayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balayan lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Mekinist decides to pull guard.
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.
Balayan advances to half guard.
Balayan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Balayan tries to pass to full mount but Mekinist defends it.
Mekinist is trying to maintain the position but Balayan is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Balayan is taking a breather. Mekinist says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Balayan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Balayan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Balayan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mekinist tries to hold on but Balayan postures up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Balayan controlling his opponent.
Mekinist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Balayan controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trametinib Mekinist'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#
Balayan misses with a body shot.
Mekinist slips a straight right by Balayan.
Mekinist throws out a loose jab but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mekinist misses with a looping right.
A big left from Mekinist misses.
Balayan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mekinist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Balayan. Balayan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mekinist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balayan.
Balayan avoids a kick to the body.
Balayan stuns Mekinist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mekinist as he connects with a hook.
Balayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mekinist throws out the jab.
Balayan tries a quick counter leg kick but Mekinist is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balayan, right into the meat.
Balayan lands a head shot.
Mekinist tried to score with a low kick but Balayan checks it.
Mekinist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Mekinist does no damage. #T1#
Balayan lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mekinist scores with a nice right hand.
Balayan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Balayan does it's job there.#CL2#
Balayan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Balayan lands a body punch.
Balayan lands a hook that snaps the head of Mekinist backwards.
Balayan lands with a right to the head.
Mekinist tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Balayan smiles and moves away.
Balayan lands with a nice body kick.
Balayan throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Balayan. Mekinist shrugs it off though.
Balayan throws a leg kick which misses Mekinist's front leg but catches the back leg as Mekinist tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mekinist crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Balayan - the referee stops the clock and Mekinist gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Balayan. Mekinist manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A bone on bone clash there as Balayan blocks the leg kick.
Trametinib Mekinist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balayan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Balayan stuns Mekinist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balayan. That's going to slow Mekinist down.
A big right from Mekinist misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Balayan.
Balayan connects with a leg kick. Mekinist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balayan lands a body shot.
Balayan lands a glancing blow to the side of Mekinist's head.
Mekinist throws a big shot that misses.
Balayan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mekinist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balayan.
Balayan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mekinist throws an overhand right that lands on Balayan's shoulder, as Balayan tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Balayan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mekinist, pushing him back against the cage.
Balayan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balayan presses Mekinist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balayan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balayan.
Mekinist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balayan's elbow. #T3#
Balayan lands a shoulder strike.
Mekinist misses with some punches.
Balayan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mekinist or not.
Mekinist will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A short body shot lands from Balayan as the two fighters clinch.
Balayan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balayan misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Balayan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mekinist moves to clinch but Balayan breaks away
and Balayan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Balayan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Balayan, as that shot connected.
Mekinist misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Balayan. Those never looked like landing.
Balayan stuns Mekinist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Balayan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mekinist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balayan slips under a jab from Mekinist.
Balayan thumps Mekinist with a low kick.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balayan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balayan.
Mekinist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balayan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balayan lands a jab to Mekinist's midsection.
Mekinist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Mekinist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balayan. That's going to slow Mekinist down.
Nice body kick from Balayan.
Balayan scores with a punch to the head.
Mekinist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mekinist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mekinist takes one on the button.
A lazy body kick from Mekinist
and Balayan counters with a solid body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Balayan!
Balayan lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garegin Balayan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balayan 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: KOFC 106 - Andreev vs Aoki 2
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Sarducci connects with a body shot.
Mekinist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sarducci doesn't manage to clinch there - Mekinist circles away. #CL#
Sarducci darts in and clinches Mekinist up against the cage.
Sarducci lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mekinist or not.
Sarducci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mekinist's elbow.
A short right from Mekinist.
Sarducci misses with a punch to the body.
Sarducci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mekinist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mekinist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sarducci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarducci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sarducci scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sarducci throws a head punch that misses.
Sarducci definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Mekinist blocking some punches.
Mekinist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sarducci misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Mekinist jumps guard. #T1#
Mekinist wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mekinist 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.
Mekinist has a closed guard, preventing Sarducci from standing up.
Mekinist working a defensive guard here.
Sarducci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mekinist has control of Sarducci's left arm, preventing Sarducci from doing any damage.
Sarducci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Sarducci finds it's way through Mekinist's defenses.
Mekinist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sarducci's hands.
Mekinist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mekinist misses with a body kick.
Mekinist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarducci.
A jab from Mekinist misses.
Mekinist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sarducci has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sarducci there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Guido Sarducci has been cut.
Mekinist misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mekinist.
Mekinist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Mekinist lands a lovely overhand right.
Sarducci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mekinist moves away.
Sarducci throws an overhand right that lands on Mekinist's shoulder, as Mekinist tries to avoid the shot.
Sarducci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sarducci keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mekinist missing with a left hand there. Sarducci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sarducci moves away from the strike by Mekinist.
A quick step to the side and Sarducci tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mekinist motions for Sarducci to come forward. Mekinist throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mekinist takes one to the side of the head.
Sarducci lands a nice hook to Mekinist's body. Mekinist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mekinist cracks Sarducci with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trametinib Mekinist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Mekinist misses.
Sarducci tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mekinist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mekinist has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sarducci swings for the body but Mekinist moves out of range.
Mekinist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarducci connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mekinist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sarducci stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sarducci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mekinist 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.
Mekinist tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Sarducci misses with a wild body shot.
Sarducci staying out of range there.
Sarducci defending well as Mekinist loads up on a big left hand.
Mekinist throws a body punch but Sarducci moves out of range.
A low kick from Mekinist misses
and Sarducci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sarducci swings widly with a right hand
and Mekinist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sarducci lands with a cross.
Mekinist throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mekinist. Sarducci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarducci misses with the combination.
Sarducci throws a hook to the side of Mekinist's head but Mekinist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mekinist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mekinist moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Mekinist.
Sarducci is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mekinist.
Sarducci throws a hook to the side of Mekinist's head but Mekinist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mekinist throws a right hand that Sarducci ducks under and follows up with a left that Sarducci also avoids with ease.
A solid body kick from Mekinist.
Sarducci throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trametinib Mekinist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guido Sarducci'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#
Mekinist catches Sarducci with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mekinist swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mekinist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sarducci misses with an uppercut.
Sarducci works Mekinist's body with a nice hook.
Mekinist throws a right hand that misses
and Sarducci counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mekinist takes a swing at Sarducci's ribcage but misses.
Mekinist lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Sarducci misses.
Despite the aggression on Mekinist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sarducci scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mekinist throws out a loose jab but Sarducci uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Mekinist.
Mekinist walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarducci jabs at Mekinist's body.
Mekinist misses with a double jab.
Mekinist avoids the body shot from Sarducci.
Trametinib Mekinist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mekinist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarducci was well out of range. Poor timing from Mekinist.
Sarducci works Mekinist's body with a nice hook.
Sarducci dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sarducci clobbers Mekinist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Mekinist avoids the body shot from Sarducci.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sarducci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Sarducci moves into the clinch.
Sarducci misses with a punch on the inside.
Mekinist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Mekinist.
Sarducci lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sarducci working aggressively here.
Sarducci lands an uppercut.
Sarducci throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mekinists head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekinist.
Sarducci swings wildly with an uppercut but Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarducci gets through Mekinist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sarducci misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mekinist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mekinist prevents a body shot from Sarducci.
Sarducci throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarducci blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sarducci swings wildly with an uppercut but Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mekinist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Sarducci controls the action.
Sarducci lands a nice uppercut.
Sarducci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mekinist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarducci throws a punch but it's blocked by Mekinist.
Sarducci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarducci working aggressively here.
Mekinist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mekinist has a couple of punches blocked by Sarducci.
Mekinist misses with some punches.
Mekinist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mekinist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guido Sarducci has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mekinist lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Mekinist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mekinist has a couple of punches blocked by Sarducci.
A head punch on the inside from Sarducci fails to land.
Mekinist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mekinist blocks an uppercut.
Sarducci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarducci throws a punch but it's blocked by Mekinist.
Mekinist tries a body shot but Sarducci blocks it.
Sarducci swings wildly with an uppercut but Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarducci misses with the head strike.
Sarducci misses with the head strike.
Mekinist prevents a body shot from Sarducci.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekinist.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sarducci.
Sarducci working aggressively here.
Mekinist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sarducci.
Sarducci misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sarducci throws a punch but it's blocked by Mekinist.
A head punch on the inside from Sarducci fails to land.
Mekinist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mekinist is trying to pull guard but Sarducci turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sarducci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarducci misses with the head strike.
Sarducci lands a right hand.
Sarducci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mekinist lands a right hand.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Mekinist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mekinist has a couple of punches blocked by Sarducci.
Sarducci throws a head punch that misses.
Sarducci prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
Sarducci working aggressively here.
Sarducci misses with the head strike.
Sarducci has a couple of punches blocked by Mekinist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guido Sarducci dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guido Sarducci's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sarducci lands a really nice looking cross but Mekinist seems unphased.
Mekinist misses with a looping left.
Sarducci appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mekinist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarducci takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sarducci throws a hook but Mekinist blocks it.
Mekinist misses with a hook
and Sarducci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mekinist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mekinist misses with a lunging right hand
and Sarducci counters with a stiff right hand.
Sarducci lands a jab to the head.
Sarducci scores with a three punch combo!
Mekinist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sarducci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mekinist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sarducci tries to close the distance and clinch but Mekinist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Mekinist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sarducci doesn't seem phased though.
Mekinist misses with a head kick.
Mekinist swinging wildly here.
Mekinist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarducci.
A little jabbing left from Mekinist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Sarducci lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mekinist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sarducci counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mekinist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A right-left combo lands from Mekinist.
Sarducci scores with a sloppy right hand. Mekinist should have avoided that one.
Sarducci swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mekinist.
Sarducci slips under a jab from Mekinist.
Mekinist missing with a left hand there. Sarducci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mekinist is looking to score with low kicks.
Mekinist needs to keep his hands up - Sarducci had a free shot at his head there.
Sarducci scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarducci connects with a single shot there.
Mekinist ducks right into an uppercut from Sarducci.
Nice shot by Mekinist.
Sarducci tries to clinch but Mekinist moves out of range.
It seemed like Mekinist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
A jab from Sarducci does it's job there.
Sarducci throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mekinist on the side of the head.
Mekinist tests Sarducci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sarducci tries to clinch but Mekinist is having none of it.
Mekinist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sarducci momentarily.
A jab from Mekinist misses.
Sarducci moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mekinist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sarducci under the eye.
Mekinist takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mekinist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sarducci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Sarducci coming out on top.
Mekinist throws a jab when Sarducci was well out of range.
Sarducci wants to clinch.
Sarducci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mekinist throws out a counter right but Sarducci avoids it with no problem.
Mekinist drops his hands momentarily and Sarducci takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Mekinist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mekinist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mekinist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sarducci lands with a good body shot.
Sarducci dips to his left and cracks Mekinist with an uppercut!
Sarducci misses with a body shot.
Sarducci wants to clinch up but Mekinist keeps it at a distance.
Mekinist tries to clinch but Sarducci moves out of range.
Sarducci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mekinist.
Sarducci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mekinist.
Sarducci swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Sarducci has managed to clinch.
Sarducci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mekinist misses with the head strike.
Sarducci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mekinist pushes Sarducci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarducci lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Sarducci avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
Sarducci throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mekinist tries to work over Sarducci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sarducci blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Sarducci lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sarducci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mekinist struggles to land a body shot inside as Sarducci controls his hands.
Mekinist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sarducci or not.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Sarducci controls the action.
Sarducci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mekinist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarducci lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mekinist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mekinist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mekinist blocks a body shot from Sarducci.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarducci scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sarducci.
Sarducci lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Mekinist jumps guard and drags Sarducci to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mekinist is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guido Sarducci showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sarducci 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guido Sarducci!
A relieved looking Guido Sarducci 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: KOFC 100 - Slurper vs Garinho
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Balayan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Balayan lands a slapping body shot.
Mekinist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mekinist throws out a loose jab but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mekinist lands a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mekinist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balayan to score with a decent uppercut.
Balayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mekinist throws out the jab.
Mekinist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balayan scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Mekinist.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mekinist takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Balayan pushes Mekinist away with a front kick.
Mekinist misses with a straight right.
Balayan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balayan lands a jab to the head.
Balayan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Balayan ducks right into an uppercut from Mekinist. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Balayan misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Balayan.
Balayan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Balayan lands a leg kick that knocks Mekinist off balance momentarily.
Balayan walks into a jab.
Balayan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balayan. Mekinist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balayan connects with a right hand. Mekinist shakes it off.
Balayan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Balayan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mekinist drops his hands momentarily and Balayan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mekinist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Mekinist.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balayan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Balayan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balayan wants to slow Mekinist down by chopping away at his legs.
Mekinist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Balayan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mekinist throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Mekinist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut lands for Mekinist. That snapped Balayan's head back.
Mekinist misses with a lunging right hand
and Balayan counters with an inside leg kick.
Mekinist 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 jab from Balayan does it's job there.
Balayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mekinist throws out the jab.
Balayan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mekinist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balayan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mekinist is able to avoid easily.
Balayan wants to slow Mekinist down by chopping away at his legs.
Balayan punishes Mekinist's body with a nice straight punch.
Mekinist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balayan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Balayan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mekinist takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mekinist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mekinist throws a jab when Balayan was well out of range.
Trametinib Mekinist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balayan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Balayan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Balayan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mekinist lands with a hook. Balayan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mekinist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balayan moves away from the strike by Mekinist.
Good exchange - Mekinist coming out on top.#T3#
Balayan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mekinist momentarily.
Mekinist takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Balayan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Balayan.
Balayan connects with a solid leg kick.
Balayan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mekinist walks into a stiff left hand from Balayan.
Mekinist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Balayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mekinist manages to avoid it.
Mekinist looks to land a right hand but Balayan moved out of range.
Mekinist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Balayan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Balayan thumps Mekinist with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balayan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mekinist just misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist lands with a nice body punch.
Mekinist misses with a straight left.
Balayan connects with a looping right hand.
Mekinist missing with a left hand there. Balayan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Mekinist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balayan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mekinist misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Mekinist.
Balayan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mekinist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mekinist misses with a hook
and Balayan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mekinist's knee momentarily.
Balayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mekinist throws out the jab.
Mekinist scores with a hook.
Balayan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mekinist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mekinist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Balayan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mekinist throws a lazy right hand but Balayan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mekinist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balayan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mekinist throws the left hand but Balayan avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balayan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balayan scores with a decent looking hook.
Mekinist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balayan.
Sloppy strikes from Balayan. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mekinist misses with a body shot.
Balayan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mekinist under the eye.
Balayan lands with a nice body punch.
Mekinist misses with a jab to the body
and Balayan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balayan.
Balayan works the jab nicely.
Balayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mekinist throws out the jab.
Balayan scoring well with a low kick there.
Balayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balayan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mekinist scores with a decent looking hook.
Mekinist scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mekinist takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mekinist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Balayan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#
Balayan is rocked!
Balayan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balayan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Balayan catches Mekinist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Mekinist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garegin Balayan is winning the standup battle so far.
Balayan moves out of range as Mekinist strikes.
Balayan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mekinist.
Balayan slips a jab from Mekinist.#T1#
Mekinist takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mekinist misses with a hook. Balayan ducked under it nicely.
Balayan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mekinist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Balayan counters with a right hand to the body.
Crunch! Balayan slams his shin into Mekinist's torso.
Balayan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mekinist throws a body punch but Balayan moves out of range.
Balayan moves out of range as Mekinist strikes.
Balayan throws a body kick that misses.
Balayan lands with a right hand.
Balayan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mekinist throws a jab when Balayan was well out of range.
Mekinist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balayan circles away quickly and effectively.
Balayan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Balayan. Beautiful body shot.
Crunch! Balayan slams his shin into Mekinist's torso.
Balayan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Balayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mekinist.
Balayan throws a head kick but Mekinist moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mekinist might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Balayan has got the better of the exchanges.#T2#
Balayan connects with an inside leg kick.
Mekinist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Balayan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mekinist jabs Balayan right on the nose. Balayan blinks but takes it well.
Mekinist throws a shot from downtown. Balayan moves away and avoids it.
Mekinist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balayan manages to avoid it.
As Mekinist looks to move away, Balayan throws a big counter combo but Mekinist just gets out of the way.
Mekinist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mekinist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balayan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Balayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Balayan.
Balayan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mekinist on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mekinist loads up on a big right hand but Balayan slips the punch.
Balayan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mekinist jabs Balayan right on the nose. Balayan blinks but takes it well.
Balayan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Balayan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balayan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mekinist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Balayan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Balayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balayan looks to land a combination but Mekinist avoids it well.
Mekinist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balayan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mekinist can do to turn this around?
Balayan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Balayan slips under a jab from Mekinist.
Balayan looks to land a right hand but Mekinist moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mekinist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Balayan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Balayan throws a head kick but Mekinist moves out of range.
Mekinist just misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mekinist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Balayan keeps Mekinist at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Balayan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mekinist throws a poor cross that misses
and Balayan counters with a good low kick that Mekinist was not able to check.
Balayan throws a jab when Mekinist was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mekinist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mekinist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balayan circles away quickly and effectively.
Balayan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mekinist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Mekinist lands.
Balayan connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Balayan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balayan slips under a jab from Mekinist.
Balayan is looking to counter punch.
Mekinist throws a right hand that misses
and Balayan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mekinist throws a body shot but no joy.
Mekinist loads up on a big right hand but Balayan slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Balayan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Balayan cracks Mekinist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Balayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Mekinist misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Balayan.
Balayan cracks Mekinist with an open hand slap.
Balayan throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Balayan slams his shin into Mekinist's torso.
Balayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mekinist throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mekinist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mekinist misses with a hook
and Balayan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mekinist is breathing heavily.
Mekinist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mekinist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balayan. Balayan obviously looking to wear him down.
Mekinist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Balayan scores with a decent looking hook.
Balayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mekinist loads up on a big right hand but Balayan slips the punch.
Mekinist thuds a left hand into Balayan's body.
Balayan throws a wild body kick that Mekinist sees coming a mile off.
Balayan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Balayan scores with a body shot.
Balayan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mekinist.
Balayan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Balayan scores with a head kick. Mekinist tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mekinist has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Balayan.
Balayan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mekinist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mekinist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mekinist swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Balayan counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Balayan there.
Balayan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mekinist keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Balayan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mekinist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Mekinist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mekinist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mekinist lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Balayan is looking to close the distance but Mekinist sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Balayan crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Balayan is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Trametinib Mekinist!
After winning the bout, Trametinib Mekinist thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Gladiators 77 Rocco v Daniel
Date: Feb 16, 2018

#R1#
Mekinist misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a body kick that stops Mekinist in his tracks momentarily.
Mekinist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters with an inside leg kick.
Mekinist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mekinist misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tries to clinch there but Mekinist circles away.
Mekinist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mekinist swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Mekinist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mekinist looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Mekinist throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Mekinist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mekinist scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mekinist drops Jackson with a naaaaasty hook - Jackson is in real trouble here! Mekinist dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trametinib Mekinist!
A very excited looking Trametinib Mekinist 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: Gladiators 70 Knox v Pyke
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Money clinches up against the cage.
Money blocks an uppercut.
Mekinist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Money controls the action.
Mekinist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Money.
Money looks winded!
Mekinist tries to work over Money's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mekinist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mekinist lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Mekinist pulls guard effortlessly.
Mekinist wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Money misses the jab.
Money 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.
Mekinist Throws a clean left jab. Mekinist Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Money's chin! Money crumbles to the ground and Mekinist follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Mekinist!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Trametinib Mekinist!
Trametinib Mekinist decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Gladiators 63 Bentos v Pepper
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1##KD2#
Mekinist drops Dennis with a right and a left! Mekinist comes rushing in but Dennis regains his composure and manages to keep Mekinist in guard. #ROC2#
Dennis is rocked!
Mekinist is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oh Dennis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dennis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Dennis looking for a guillotine here but Mekinist defends easily. #SUB#
Dennis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dennis working for a triangle but Mekinist defends it easily.
Dennis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Mekinist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dennis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mekinist has managed to get both his arms back between Dennis 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dennis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mekinist defends well.#SUB#
Dennis is looking for a triangle but Mekinist pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Mekinist controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Dennis is looking for a triangle but Mekinist pushes his legs off easily.
Dennis seems to have got his legs back now.
Mekinist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mekinist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dennis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mekinist has managed to get both his arms back between Dennis 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dennis has his foot on Mekinist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mekinist works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Dennis pulls Mekinist in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dennis working for a triangle but Mekinist defends it easily. #SUB#
Dennis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mekinist is aware though and is defending well.
Dennis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dennis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mekinist defends well.#SUB#
Dennis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Dennis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mekinist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mekinist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Dennis looking for subs off his back but Mekinist has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dennis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mekinist is working away from the top position though.
Mekinist tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dennis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mekinist is trying to control the action in half guard but Dennis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mekinist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dennis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Dennis has his hands clasped together around Mekinist's back. He's all about the action.
Mekinist wants to pass the guard but Dennis is defending well.
Dennis is staying active underneath Mekinist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mekinist perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mekinist prevents Dennis from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mekinist is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Dennis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dennis wants to control but Mekinist is keeping busy.
Mekinist wants to pass to mount but Dennis is defending the position. #SUB#
Dennis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dennis looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dennis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trametinib Mekinist 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#
Mekinist throws a looping overhand right but Dennis ducks down to avoid it.
Mekinist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mekinist misses with a few strikes there.
Dennis tries to counter with a takedown but Mekinist is quick to defend against it.
Mekinist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dennis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dennis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dennis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Mekinist.
Dennis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mekinist tries to clinch but Dennis moves away #TD#
and Dennis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mekinist trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dennis 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dennis landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.
Dennis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Dennis lands a couple of elbows.
Mekinist controls Dennis momentarily but Dennis frees himself.
Dennis advances to half guard.
Dennis thows a huge punch but Mekinist dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Mekinist is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennis . #SUB#
Dennis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Dennis is working for a kimura but Mekinist is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Dennis seems to be working for a kimura but Mekinist defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Dennis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dennis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mekinist taking some punishment here, with Dennis in his half guard.
Mekinist has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Dennis maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mekinist could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dennis has cracked it and Mekinist is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dennis !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kareem Dennis !
Kareem Dennis 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: KOFC 70 - Out vs Leonidas 2
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Mekinist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mekinist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bean throws out the jab.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Mekinist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mekinist moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bean 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.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mekinist was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Mekinist steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bean.
Mekinist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bean on the side of the head.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mekinist moves away.
Mister Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mekinist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mekinist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Mekinist.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Bean is countered with a crisp right hand from Mekinist that sends him to the canvas! Mekinist follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#
Bean is rocked!
Mekinist is looking to take a break and control but Bean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh Bean is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bean seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##SUB2#
Mekinist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mekinist tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bean seems a little lost for a moment, as Mekinist dominates the positioning.
Mekinist is looking to take a break and control but Bean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mekinist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mekinist advances to full mount.
Mekinist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bean stops Mekinist from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mekinist wants to control the pace but Bean is squirming around nicely.
Mekinist controlling his opponent.
Bean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bean tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Bean tries to hold on but Mekinist postures up.
Mekinist wants to take Bean's back here but Bean is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mekinist has hold of Bean's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bean manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mekinist fails to take his opponent's back.
Bean doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Mekinist wants to control the pace but Bean is squirming around nicely. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bean keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mekinist wants to control the pace but Bean is squirming around nicely.
Bean wants to control but Mekinist is having none of it.
Bean is squirming around, avoiding Mekinist's attempts to control the action.
Mekinist with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trametinib Mekinist dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mekinist slips under a jab.
Bean misses with a right hand
letting Mekinist counter with a right hand.
A jab from Bean misses.
Bean swings for the body but Mekinist moves out of range.
Mekinist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bean throws out the jab.
Trametinib Mekinist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bean takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch lands to the side of Mekinist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mekinist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mekinist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bean lands an overhand right.
Bean misses with a straight left. #T1#
Bean throws the left hand but Mekinist avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Mekinist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bean throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Mekinist moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mekinist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mekinist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mekinist slips under a jab.
Mekinist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mekinist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mekinist defending well as Bean loads up on a big left hand.
Mekinist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mekinist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bean throws a hook to the side of Mekinist's head but Mekinist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Mekinist misses
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Trametinib Mekinist has been cut.
Mekinist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mekinist throws a series of punches but Bean moves out of range. #T2#
Mekinist moves away from the strike by Bean.
Mekinist slips under a jab.
Mekinist is looking for the big counter here.
Mekinist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Nice shot lands for Bean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean misses with a shot to the body
and Mekinist counters with a two punch combo.
Mekinist tries to bum rush Bean with a series of wild strikes but Bean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mekinist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mekinist moves away from the strike by Bean.
Mekinist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bean in his tracks.
Mekinist throws a body punch but Bean moves out of range.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bean throws a hook to the side of Mekinist's head but Mekinist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Bean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mekinist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A combination from Mekinist does no damage.
Bean with a nice cross.
Bean moves forwards but Mekinist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Bean misses
and Mekinist counters with a left and a right that stings Bean.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mekinist wants to clinch up but Bean keeps it at a distance.
Mekinist needs to keep his hands up - Bean had a free shot at his head there.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bean fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mekinist on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Mekinist swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Mekinist face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mister Bean!
Mister Bean took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MayheM sportswear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: KOFC 66 - Out vs Karelin
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Bich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mekinist fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Bich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mekinist lands with a light punch inside.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Bich controls the action.
Bich tries to work over Mekinist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bich scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bich.
Bich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mekinist fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mekinist scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist misses with a punch on the inside.
Mekinist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bich has a couple of punches blocked by Mekinist.
Bich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mekinist backwards.
Bich throws a punch but it's blocked by Mekinist.
Mekinist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mekinist misses with a punch on the inside.
Mekinist tries to pull guard but Bich holds him up against the cage and eventually Mekinist drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Mekinist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bich prevents a body shot from Mekinist. #TD2#
Mekinist successfully pulls guard.
Mekinist wants to sweep here but Bich controlling him for the moment.
Mekinist keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Mekinist has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bich should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mekinist has tightened it up now! Bich should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trametinib Mekinist!
A relieved looking Trametinib Mekinist 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: KOFC 51 - Bylund vs Sarducci 2
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Mekinist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mekinist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pao.
It looked like Mekinist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mekinist slips a straight right by Pao.
Mekinist tries to bum rush Pao with a series of wild strikes but Pao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mekinist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Pao takes the fight into the clinch.
Pao throws a punch but it's blocked by Mekinist.
Mekinist struggles to land a body shot inside as Pao controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Pao avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
Mekinist throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pao stalling the fight. #T1#
Pao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mekinist.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mekinist.
Mekinist misses with some punches.
Mekinist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mekinist throws a head punch that misses.
Mekinist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mekinist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mekinist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pao.
Mekinist has a couple of punches blocked by Pao.
Mekinist throws a head punch that misses.
Mekinist tries to work over Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mekinist working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mekinist.
Mekinist being controlled against the cage.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pao.
Pao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mekinist.
Mekinist jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pao walks away with a smile on his face. Mekinist gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mekinist misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mekinist. Those never looked like landing.
Ah Pao 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!
Mekinist throws a hook but Pao avoids it easily.
Mekinist tries to bum rush Pao with a series of wild strikes but Pao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pao swings for the body but Mekinist moves out of range.
Mekinist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Pao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mekinist looks to land a combination but Pao avoids it well.
Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mekinist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mekinist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pao.
An attempted straight right counter from Mekinist misses the target.
Pao slaps away a takedown attempt from Mekinist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mekinist tries to bum rush Pao with a series of wild strikes but Pao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mekinist counters with a right hand to the body.
Pao throws a hook to the side of Mekinist's head but Mekinist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mekinist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
A punch combination from Mekinist misses.
Pao looks to land a right hand but Mekinist moved out of range.
Pao with a nice cross.
Mekinist throws a right hand that Pao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pao also avoids with ease.
Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mekinist manages to avoid it.
Pao avoids the body shot from Mekinist.
Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Mekinist.
Mekinist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mekinist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trametinib Mekinist dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No joy there for Pao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Pao.
Mekinist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pao can do to turn this around?
Mekinist catches Pao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mekinist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Pao misses.
Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mekinist wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist slips a jab from Pao.
Trametinib Mekinist is winning the standup battle so far.
Mekinist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A cross from Pao lands.#T1#
Mekinist misses with a takedown attempt - Pao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Mekinist.
Mekinist avoids the head kick by Pao.
Mekinist lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pao backs up against the cage.
Pao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pao misses with a hook.
Pao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mekinist circles away quickly and effectively.
Mekinist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Mekinist connects with a body shot.
Pao misses with a double jab
and Pao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mekinist working aggressively here. #TD#
Mekinist successfully pulls guard.
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!
Pao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mekinist is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mekinist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pao defends it easily.
Mekinist is trying to control the position but Pao postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mekinist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pao manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Pao working for a triangle but Mekinist defends it easily.
Pao trying to control the position here.
Mekinist's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pao pulls Mekinist in close to prevent any damage. #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.
Mekinist wants to control from the top but Pao keeps moving.
Mekinist 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.
Pao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pao holds on and takes a little breather.
Mekinist trying to control the position from guard on top but Pao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pao ducks under a wild hook from Mekinist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trametinib Mekinist 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#
Mekinist throws a series of punches but Pao avoids them all with ease.
Mekinist swinging wildly here.
Pao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mekinist counters with a one-two to the body.
Mekinist jabs Pao right on the nose. Pao blinks but takes it well.
Mekinist looks to land a combination. Pao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist tries to close the distance and clinch but Pao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mekinist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Pao misses with a right hand
and Mekinist counters with a two punch combo.
Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Mekinist. Beautiful body shot.
Mekinist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Pao darts in and clinches Mekinist up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pao fails to land.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Pao controls the action.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
Mekinist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trametinib Mekinist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
Pao taking a breather.
Pao throws a head punch that misses.
Mekinist fails to pull guard.
Pao misses with the head strike. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mekinist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pao's elbow.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ah Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mekinist lands with a right to the head.
Mekinist struggles to land a body shot inside as Pao controls his hands.
Trametinib Mekinist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mekinist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pao prevents a body shot from Mekinist.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trametinib Mekinist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mekinist 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trametinib Mekinist!
A very excited looking Trametinib Mekinist 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.
Ah Pao spoke after the fight, saying 'Da Ol' Dirty Bastard is coming for ya... Shimmy Shimmy Ya'.

Event: KOFC 44 - Karelin vs Sionis
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Mekinist displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mekinist cracks Cortez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cortez 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.
Cortez gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Mekinist counter with a right hand.
Cortez takes one to the chin there.
Cortez throws a one two combo.
Cortez lands a nice looking body kick.
No joy there for Cortez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mekinist throws a hook but Cortez avoids it easily.
Cortez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mekinist defending well as Cortez loads up on a big left hand.
Mekinist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Mekinist throws a big counter combination but Cortez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mekinist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
Mekinist tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cortez manages to circle out of the way.
Mekinist avoids the head kick by Cortez.
Mekinist lands a jab.
Mekinist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cortez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1##CL2#
Cortez clinches with his opponent.
Mekinist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow.
Cortez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cortez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mekinist struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortez controls his hands.
Mekinist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mekinist struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortez controls his hands. #BC2#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortez looks for the body kick but Mekinist saw that one coming.
Mekinist wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cortez lands with a kick to the temple. Mekinist shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mekinist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cortez.
Cortez slips under a jab from Mekinist.
Cortez throws a head kick but Mekinist moves out of range.
Mekinist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cortez.#T2#
Cortez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mekinist finds it's way round the side to connect with Cortez's head.
Tuco Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez throws a head kick but Mekinist moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Mekinist scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mekinist avoids the head kick by Cortez.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Mekinist defending well as Cortez loads up on a big left hand.
Cortez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cortez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Mekinist counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mekinist tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cortez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cortez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cortez tries to throw a body punch but Mekinist avoids it by throwing Cortez back against the cage. #T3#
Mekinist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mekinist cracks Cortez with a nice body shot.
Cortez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mekinist backwards.
Cortez prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cortez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cortez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mekinist's elbow.
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortez controlling the action here for a moment.
Mekinist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mekinist lands with a right to the head.
Mekinist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cortez or not.
Mekinist blocks an uppercut.
Cortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mekinist's face.
Cortez tries to throw a body punch but Mekinist avoids it by throwing Cortez back against the cage. #T4#
Cortez taking a breather.
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
Cortez misses with a knee strike.
Cortez trying to land knees to the body.
Cortez is pushing Mekinist up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cortez effectively controlling the action here.
Cortez continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Cortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Mekinist scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez misses with a punch on the inside.
Mekinist lands an uppercut.
Cortez lands a body shot.
Cortez tries to land knees in the clinch but Mekinist avoids the damage to the body.
Cortez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Cortez avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuco Cortez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cortez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mekinist's head.
Cortez looks for the body kick but Mekinist saw that one coming.
Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cortez looks to land a right hand but Mekinist moved out of range.
Mekinist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mekinist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Cortez feints a counter leg kick.
Cortez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mekinist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cortez connects with a high kick.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Mekinist saw that one coming.
Mekinist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Mekinist moved out of range nicely.
Mekinist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mekinist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Cortez rushes Mekinist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Cortez lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mekinist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Mekinist fails to land.
Cortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cortez takes a shot to the head.
Cortez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mekinist is keeping busy.
Mekinist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Cortez avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
Mekinist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mekinist lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Mekinist jumps into guard, dragging Cortez to the mat. #SUB#
Mekinist looking for a guillotine here but Cortez defends easily.
Cortez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mekinist's head.#T2#
Mekinist trying to keep a closed guard but Cortez is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Mekinist looking for subs off his back but Cortez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mekinist manages to get to full guard.
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mekinist is on top in guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cortez can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB2#
Cortez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mekinist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mekinist looking to sit in guard and control but Cortez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Mekinist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cortez defends well.
Cortez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Mekinist looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Mekinist is keeping the position.#T4#
Cortez keeps trying to improve his position.
Cortez throws a big elbow that misses.
Cortez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mekinist wants to sweep but no luck.
Mekinist controls Cortez momentarily but Cortez frees himself.
Cortez 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.
Cortez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Cortez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mekinist tries to bench press Cortez off him but Cortez keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuco Cortez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mekinist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cortez circles away quickly and effectively.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Mekinist moves out of range easily.
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mekinist misses with the combination.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mekinist moves away.
Mekinist wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mekinist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses
and Mekinist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cortez misses with a head kick.
Tuco Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mekinist misses with a body shot
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Cortez drives through and clinches with Mekinist against the cage. #T1#
Mekinist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Mekinist.
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Mekinist.
Cortez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cortez blocks an uppercut.
Mekinist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cortez trying to land knees to the body.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Cortez avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
Mekinist prevents a body shot from Cortez.
A short uppercut from Mekinist.
Cortez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mekinist throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortez.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Cortez stalling against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Cortez.
Trametinib Mekinist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mekinist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Cortez as the two fighters clinch.
Cortez misses with a punch on the inside.
Mekinist being controlled against the cage.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cortez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mekinist scores with a hook to the body.
Mekinist misses with some punches.
Cortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mekinist's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Trametinib Mekinist has been cut.
Cortez with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.
Cortez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cortez with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Cortez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cortez landing knees to the head.
Cortez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cortez can't find room to land a body shot as Mekinist controls the action.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Mekinist.
Mekinist tries to work over Cortez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mekinist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cortez lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cortez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cortez is trying to stall.
Cortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Mekinist controls his hands.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortez misses with the head strike. #T4#
Mekinist struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortez controls his hands.
Mekinist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mekinist lands a body punch.
Mekinist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mekinist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Cortez blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Cortez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mekinist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cortezs head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mekinist.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Mekinist.
Mekinist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mekinist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cortez stalling in the clinch.
Mekinist jumps guard but Cortez stands there with Mekinist around his waist. Mekinist gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
Tuco Cortez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tuco Cortez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cortez 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuco Cortez!
Tuco Cortez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: KOFC 38 - Jones vs Gomez
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Mekinist dips to his left and cracks Knee with an uppercut!
Knee is looking to clinch.
Flying Knee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knee looks to clinch
and Mekinist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knee closes the distance but Mekinist moves to the side
and Mekinist counters with a series of strikes. Knee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knee wants to clinch but Mekinist slips to the side
and Mekinist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knee tries to clinch there but Mekinist circles away.
Mekinist appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knee doesn't manage to clinch there - Mekinist circles away.
Mekinist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knee closes the distance but Mekinist moves to the side
and Mekinist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knee closes the distance but Mekinist moves to the side
and Knee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knee darts in trying to clinch
and Mekinist counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Knee tries to clinch but Mekinist moves away
and Mekinist counters with a left to the body.
Mekinist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mekinist.
Knee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mekinist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mekinist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knee wants to clinch
and Mekinist counters with a three punch combo that has Knee backing up. Knee nods at Mekinist to acknowledge the strikes.
Knee tries to clinch but Mekinist moves away
and Mekinist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knee tries to clinch but Mekinist moves away
and Mekinist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Knee darts in trying to clinch
and Mekinist counters with a right hand to the body.
Knee moves in looking to clinch but Mekinist pushes him off.
It looked like Mekinist was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Mekinist circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mekinist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mekinist is looking for a counter combo.
Knee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mekinist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mekinist counters with a stiff right hand.
Mekinist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mekinist.
Mekinist pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knee back to the cage. Mekinist follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Knee darts in trying to clinch
and Mekinist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knee thinking. #CL2#
Knee moves into the clinch.
Knee tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
A short left from Mekinist.
Knee misses with a knee to the head.
Knee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
I was talking to Mekinist's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mekinist takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knee trying to land knees to the body.
Knee tries a knee to the head but Mekinist blocks it.
Knee tries to land a knee to the head but Mekinist blocks with his arms.
Knee missing with knees to the body.
Knee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knee tries to land a knee to the head but Mekinist blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mekinist.
Knee lands a good knee to the midsection. Mekinist won't want to take too many of those.
Knee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mekinist avoids it.
Mekinist lands a nice shot to the body.
Mekinist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mekinist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knee backwards. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knee obliges.
Mekinist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knee looks winded!
Knee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knee missing with knees to the body.
Knee tries a knee to the head but Mekinist blocks it.
Knee looking to throw knees to the head but Mekinist is blocking nicely.
Mekinist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Mekinist.
Knee tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD#
Mekinist drags the fight down to the ground.
Mekinist looking for a sweep. Not yet Mekinist, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mekinist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knee's guard. #REVR#
Mekinist passes Knee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trametinib Mekinist 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#
Knee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mekinist counters with a two punch combo.
Knee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mekinist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knee tries to clinch but Mekinist moves away
and Knee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knee wants to clinch but Mekinist slips to the side
and Mekinist counters with a nice uppercut.
Knee moves to clinch but Mekinist breaks away
and Mekinist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mekinist counters with a right hand to the body.
Trametinib Mekinist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mekinist circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mekinist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Knee wants to clinch
and Mekinist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mekinist throws a series of strikes that have Knee backpedaling.
Knee is looking to clinch.
Knee darts in trying to clinch
and Mekinist counters with a two punch combo.
Knee moves to clinch but Mekinist breaks away
and Mekinist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knee looks to clinch
and Mekinist counters with a series of strikes. Knee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knee moves to clinch but Mekinist breaks away
and Mekinist counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mekinist counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Knee takes the fight into the clinch.
Knee missing with knees to the body.
Knee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knee with a knee to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mekinist jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knee walks away with a smile on his face. Mekinist gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mekinist counters with a left to the body.
Knee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Mekinist.
Mekinist swats away the attempt to clinch by Knee.
Mekinist seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mekinist is working the combinations to good effect here.#T3#
Knee closes the distance but Mekinist moves to the side
and Mekinist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mekinist slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mekinist swats away the attempt to clinch by Knee.
Mekinist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flying Knee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knee closes the distance but Mekinist moves to the side
and Mekinist counters with a three punch combo that has Knee backing up. Knee nods at Mekinist to acknowledge the strikes.
Trametinib Mekinist is winning the standup battle so far.
Knee tries to clinch up
and Mekinist counters with a nice uppercut.
Knee tries to clinch
and Mekinist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Knee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mekinist counters with a three punch combo that has Knee backing up. Knee nods at Mekinist to acknowledge the strikes.
Knee tries to clinch
and Mekinist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knee moves to clinch but Mekinist breaks away
and Mekinist counters with a right hand to the body.
Knee looks to clinch
and Mekinist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Mekinist gets the takedown into side control.
Mekinist advances to full mount.
Knee wants to get back to his feet.
Mekinist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mekinist has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trametinib Mekinist dominated that second round.
That's time! Mekinist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Knee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mekinist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mekinist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knee can do to turn this around?
Knee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mekinist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knee looks to clinch
and Mekinist counters with a left to the body.
Mekinist circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knee tries to clinch but Mekinist moves out of range.
Mekinist appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mekinist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knee looks to clinch
and Mekinist counters with a right hand to the body.
Knee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mekinist paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Mekinist scores with a one two! Knee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Knee looks to clinch
and Mekinist counters with a three punch combo that has Knee backing up. Knee nods at Mekinist to acknowledge the strikes.
Mekinist keeps the fight on the outside.
Knee is looking to clinch.
Knee wants to clinch but Mekinist slips to the side
and Mekinist counters with a left to the body.
Knee looks to clinch
and Mekinist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knee wants to clinch
and Mekinist counters with a nice uppercut.
Mekinist lands a nice hook to Knee's body. Knee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mekinist appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knee looks to clinch
and Mekinist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mekinist scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Mekinist tries to keep at a distance but Knee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trametinib Mekinist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mekinist avoiding damage as Knee throws knees to the body.
Knee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mekinist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mekinist.
Knee tries to land a knee to the head but Mekinist blocks with his arms.
Knee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knee missing with knees to the body.
Knee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knee misses with a knee to the head.
Knee tries a knee to the head but Mekinist blocks it.
Flying Knee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mekinist.
Mekinist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Mekinist managing to block the knees to the body from Knee.
Knee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mekinist.
Mekinist gets through Knee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knee misses with a knee strike.
Mekinist avoiding damage as Knee throws knees to the body.
Knee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mekinist avoids it.
Knee misses with a knee strike.
Knee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mekinist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mekinist scores with a shot to the side of Knee's head.
Mekinist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mekinist avoids it.
Knee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mekinist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mekinist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Knee misses with a knee to the head.
Knee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Knee controls the action.
Mekinist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mekinist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mekinist managing to block the knees to the body from Knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knee misses with a knee strike.
Knee trying to land knees to the body.
Mekinist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Mekinist decides to pull guard.
Mekinist pulls Knee in close to prevent any damage.
Mekinist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flying Knee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mekinist holds on and takes a little breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trametinib Mekinist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mekinist, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trametinib Mekinist!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2017

#R1#
Doop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mekinist counters with a two punch combo.
Doop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mekinist tries to counter by clinching up but Doop breaks away and moves out of range.
Doop misses with a double jab
enabling Mekinist to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Mekinist moves into the clinch.
Mekinist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doop backwards.
Doop throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Mekinist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doops head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Mekinist.
A hook to the body from Mekinist.
Mekinist struggles to land a body shot inside as Doop controls his hands.
Doop looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Mekinist.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mekinist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mekinist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Doop.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekinist.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mekinist pushes Doop back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mekinist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mekinist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mekinist as the two fighters clinch.
Mekinist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doops head. #TD#
Mekinist jumps guard.
Mekinist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mekinist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Mekinist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doop's guard. #REVR#
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!
Mekinist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mekinist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Mekinist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mekinist tries to move to mount but Doop blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mekinist goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Doop has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mekinist but great work by Doop.#T3#
Doop laying and praying for a moment but Mekinist takes advantage and regains half guard.
Doop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mekinist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doop stalling.
Mekinist tries to roll over but Doop keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doop is stalling here. Mekinist is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Doop seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mekinist has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Doop sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Mekinist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Doop keeping control of the position.
Mekinist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doop is trying to stand back up but Mekinist is controlling him
Doop won't allow Mekinist to pass to mount.
Doop has a hand on Mekinist's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mekinist takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Doop tries to lock up and control but Mekinist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trametinib Mekinist 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#
Doop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mekinist.
Mekinist slips under a jab.
Mekinist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Doop misses with a body punch
and Mekinist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doop catches Mekinist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Mekinist moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doop slowing the pace effectively.
Doop struggles to land a body shot inside as Mekinist controls his hands.
Mekinist pushes Doop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doop fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Mekinist.
Mekinist is leaning against Doop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doop is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doop.
Trametinib Mekinist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doop can't find room to land a body shot as Mekinist controls the action.
Doop swings wildly with an uppercut but Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mekinist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mekinist scores with a hook to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Doop is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Doop is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Mekinist has denied him.
Doop can't find room to land a body shot as Mekinist controls the action.
Doop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doop taking a breather.
Doop misses with a punch on the inside.
Doop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doop can't find room to land a body shot as Mekinist controls the action. #T2#
Doop is trying to stall.
Mekinist blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doop.
Mekinist gets through Doop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mekinist works on Doop's body with a couple of short punches.
Mekinist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mekinist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mekinist lands a shot to the body.
Doop is breathing heavily.
Mekinist pushes Doop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mekinist lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mekinist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Doop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mekinist's elbow.
Mekinist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doop or not.
Mekinist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Mekinist.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mekinist.
Mekinist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekinist. #T3#
Doop struggles to land a body shot inside as Mekinist controls his hands.
Mekinist digs a right hand underneath Doop's ribcage. Doop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mekinist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doop stalling in the clinch but Mekinist improves position.
Mekinist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doop.
Good body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doop or not.
A short right from Mekinist.
Mekinist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mekinist is leaning against Doop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Mekinist on the inside.
Mekinist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mekinist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mekinist works on Doop's body with a couple of short punches.
Mekinist presses Doop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Mekinist as the two fighters clinch.
Doop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Mekinist on the inside.
Mekinist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doop can do to turn this around?#T4#
A hook to the body from Mekinist.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mekinist.
Mekinist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doop backwards.
Mekinist lands a body shot.
Doop takes a shot to the head.
Doop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doop.
Doop trying to stall but Mekinist improves his position.
Doop tries a body shot but Mekinist blocks it.
Doop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doop can't find room to land a body shot as Mekinist controls the action.
Mekinist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doop.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mekinist. #TD#
Mekinist pulls guard.
Mekinist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doop's guard. #REVR#
Doop can't keep his opponent in guard - Mekinist advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mekinist is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trametinib Mekinist dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A left and a right from Mekinist both land. Nice combination.
Doop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doop misses with a shot to the body
and Mekinist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Mekinist clinches up with Doop and pushes him back against the cage.
Mekinist tries to pull guard but Doop forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mekinist presses Doop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mekinist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mekinist prevents a body shot from Doop.
Mekinist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doop.#T1#
Mekinist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doop lands with a left to the head.
Mekinist blocking some punches.
Doop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mekinist's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Mekinist.
Doop has a couple of punches blocked by Mekinist.
Doop trying to control the position but instead, Mekinist has worked for underhooks and has pushed Doop into the cage.
Doop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Mekinist.
Mekinist cracks Doop with a nice body shot.
Doop stalling in the clinch but Mekinist improves position.
Mekinist is working Doop over against the cage.
Doop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Doop throws a punch but it's blocked by Mekinist.
Mekinist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doop Doop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trametinib Mekinist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mekinist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doop stalling in the clinch but Mekinist improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekinist.
Doop is trying to stall.
Doop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doop looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Doop Doop.
Doop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Doop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mekinist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Doop misses with a lunging right hand
and Mekinist counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mekinist lands a jab-cross combination.
Doop misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mekinist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mekinist lands a nice looking body shot.
Doop misses with a hook
and Mekinist counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Doop misses with a left hand
and Mekinist counters with a left and a right that stings Doop.
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!
Mekinist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mekinist.
Mekinist looks to land a combination. Doop sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mekinist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mekinist lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mekinist scores with a decent looking hook.
Trametinib Mekinist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mekinist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trametinib Mekinist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mekinist 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trametinib Mekinist!

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