Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 111: Farman v Dux
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Oh lands with a nice body punch.
Fedorov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh looks to land a combination. Fedorov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fedorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fedorov momentarily.
Oh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedorov misses with a straight left.
And Oh tries to counter it with a takedown but Fedorov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov lands with an uppercut that bounces Oh off the cage and back into range.
Oh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedorov.
Fedorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fedorov.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Oh.
Oh shoots in looking for a takedown. Fedorov tries to sprawl out of it but Oh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fedorov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fedorov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oh just manages to avoid it.
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Fedorov misses.
Oh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedorov. Oh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fedorov.
Oh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fedorov defends it well.
Fedorov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oh.
Oh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fedorov defends it well.
Fedorov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fedorov.
Oh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fedorov scores with the left hand. Oh knows he should have avoided that one.
Fedorov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oh's hands.
A big left from Fedorov misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedorov throws a hook but Oh avoids it easily.
Oh throws a combination that misses
and Fedorov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fedorov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oh's sensitive parts. #T3#
Oh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nathan Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Fedorov lands a head shot.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Fedorov looks for the body kick but Oh saw that one coming.
Oh throws an overhand right that lands on Fedorov's shoulder, as Fedorov tries to avoid the shot.
Fedorov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oh checks it well.
Nathan Fedorov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fedorov tries a head kick but it misses.
Fedorov tries to work over Oh's front leg with a kick but Oh checks it.
Oh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Oh's head but Oh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh blocks a jab.
Oh slips under a jab from Fedorov.
Despite the aggression on Oh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oh scores with a jab. Fedorov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh misses with a straight right.
Fedorov avoids the body shot from Oh.
Fedorov looks to land a left hand but Oh moved out of range nicely.
Fedorov connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Oh.
Oh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fedorov defends it well.
A low kick lands for Fedorov.
Fedorov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fedorov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fedorov scrambles back to his feet.
Fedorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oh can do to turn this around?
A big right from Fedorov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oh is defended easily by Fedorov.#T1#
Fedorov throws a poor cross that misses
and Oh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedorov takes a swing at Oh's ribcage but misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Oh might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fedorov has got the better of the exchanges.
Oh misses with a straight right.
Fedorov scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Fedorov - just one landing.
Oh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh staying out of range there.
Oh with the counter takedown but Fedorov avoids it easily.
Fedorov misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Oh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Fedorov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oh on the side of the head. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fedorov enables Oh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fedorov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedorov wants to sweep here but Oh controlling him for the moment.
Oh with a nice head shot there.
Oh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Oh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fedorov 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.
Oh lands a couple of elbows.
Oh trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Fedorov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Oh presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Oh looking for a takedown.
Nathan Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.#T3#
A short right from Fedorov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oh as Fedorov tries to tie him up.
Come on Fedorov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oh blocks an uppercut.
Fedorov has a couple of punches blocked by Oh.
Fedorov prevents the takedown attempt.
Oh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh being controlled against the cage.
Oh blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Oh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fedorov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fedorov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fedorov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fedorov looking to slow down the pace here.
Fedorov throws a head punch that misses.
Fedorov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedorov lands a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jisoo Oh has been cut.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jisoo Oh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fedorov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oh.
Oh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fedorov defends it well.
Fedorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh staying out of range there.
Oh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Fedorov.
Oh blocks a jab.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov looks to throw the jab but Oh is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Oh scores with a four punch combination!
Oh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Oh has a takedown stuffed.
Oh slips a jab from Fedorov.
Oh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fedorov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Oh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedorov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Oh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oh.
Fedorov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Oh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fedorov is working away from the top position though.
Fedorov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Oh is trying to control but can't.
Fedorov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Oh controls his leg.
Fedorov stalling.
Fedorov prevents Oh from improving his position.
Nathan Fedorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Fedorov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fedorov prevents Oh from improving his position.
Oh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oh.
Our spies down at at Besta-Fera Training Center inform us that Oh has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Oh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oh looking for a sweep. Not yet Oh, not yet. #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.
Fedorov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jisoo Oh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the body from Oh misses
and Fedorov counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh shoots in for a double leg but Fedorov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nathan Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Oh throws a looping overhand right but Fedorov ducks down to avoid it.
Jisoo Oh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Fedorov misses
and Oh counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh throws a hook but Fedorov avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fedorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Fedorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fedorov 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Fedorov!
After the fight, Nathan Fedorov 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: DC 99
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fedorov misses with a left hand
and Noeigati makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fedorov throws a right hand that misses
and Noeigati counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Nathan Fedorov has been cut.
Noeigati on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fedorov throws a leg kick
and Noeigati counters with a left to the body.
Noeigati scores with a jab to the body.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut
and Noeigati cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fedorov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noeigati manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noeigati is looking to counter punch.
Noeigati throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it.
Noeigati cracks Fedorov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noeigati with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fedorov to score with a decent uppercut.#T1##KD#
Noeigati lands a big right hand that sends Fedorov crashing to the mat! Noeigati stays standing though and waves Fedorov back to his feet!#ROC#Fedorov is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Noeigati!
Fedorov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noeigati is out of range.
Noeigati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Fedorov connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fedorov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noeigati is looking to counter punch.
Noeigati thows a leg kick but Fedorov checks it
and Fedorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fedorov throws a body punch but Noeigati moves out of range.
Noeigati swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fedorov with a jab.#T2#
A big left from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov scores with a hook to the body. Noeigati takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noeigati scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Fedorov.
Noeigati takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fedorov lands a leg kick that knocks Noeigati off balance momentarily.
Fedorov throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Noeigati misses the target.
Fedorov scores with a nice strike.
Fedorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Noeigati counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fedorov! Noeigati lets Fedorov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fedorov stuns Noeigati with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Noeigati ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
Fedorov walks into a jab.
Fedorov is still on wobbly legs! Can Noeigati finish him?
Fedorov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fedorov seems to have recovered his senses.
Noeigati swings widly with a right hand
and Fedorov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Noeigati's knee momentarily.
Fedorov lands a leg kick that knocks Noeigati off balance momentarily.
Fedorov tries to score with a low kick but Noeigati moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Noeigati tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedorov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noeigati's sensitive parts.
Fedorov is looking to slow Noeigati down with leg kicks.
Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fedorov.#T4#
Good leg kick by Fedorov.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noeigati throwing a counter right hand but Fedorov manages to avoid it.
Fedorov tries to land a leg kick but Noeigati saw it coming and moves away.
Noeigati moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fedorov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noeigati counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fedorov blocks a head kick by Noeigati.
Fedorov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Noeigati takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedorov misses with a head kick.
Fedorov lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Noeigati dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fedorov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fedorov moves out of range of the body kick.
Fedorov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fedorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fedorov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Noeigati's head but Noeigati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Noeigati wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noeigati scores with the left hand. Fedorov knows he should have avoided that one.
Noeigati moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noeigati takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati connects with a high kick.
Fedorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fedorov thumps Noeigati with a low kick.#T1#
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Noeigati's head but Noeigati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noeigati misses the shot to the body.
Fedorov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fedorov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Noeigati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Fedorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Fedorov tenderised Noeigati's leg. Noeigati is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noeigati misses with a body shot.
Fedorov throws out a counter right but Noeigati avoids it with no problem.
Noeigati ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fedorov moves away.
It seemed like Fedorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov lands a jab.
Nice cross by Fedorov.#T2#
Fedorov tries to clinch but Noeigati moves out of range.
Fedorov misses with a looping right.
Fedorov misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Noeigati counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fedorov! Noeigati lets Fedorov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Fedorov works the jab nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Fedorov blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fedorov.
Noeigati moves out of range as Fedorov strikes.
Noeigati thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fedorov throws a lazy head kick
and Noeigati counters with a big head kick but Fedorov shrugs it off.
Noeigati throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Noeigati moves out of range as Fedorov strikes.
Fedorov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Noeigati attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fedorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noeigati was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedorov.
Noeigati throws a hook to the side of Fedorov's head but Fedorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fedorov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noeigatis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fedorov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noeigati is looking to land body kicks.
Noeigati looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedorov is just out of range.
Fedorov throws a low kick, looking for Noeigati's leg but Noeigati calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Noeigati was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fedorov.#T4#
Noeigati misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedorov.
A jab from Fedorov misses.
Noeigati throws a jab when Fedorov was well out of range.
Fedorov tries to clinch up.
Noeigati appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noeigati on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fedorov throws the kick towards the body but Noeigati avoids it.
Fedorov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noeigati pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noeigati looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedorov is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Benjamin Noeigati will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fedorov'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Fedorov.
Noeigati slips under a jab.
And Noeigati counters with a quick kick to the body but Fedorov blocks it.#CL2#
Fedorov moves into the clinch.
Noeigati softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nathan Fedorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noeigati working aggressively here.
Fedorov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Noeigati can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
Fedorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noeigati looking to throw knees to the head but Fedorov is blocking nicely. #BC#
Noeigati pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Noeigati is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noeigati.
Noeigati walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Fedorov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noeigati connects with the punch.
Fedorov checks a leg kick.
Noeigati misses with an uppercut
and Noeigati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noeigati misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Fedorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Noeigati feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Benjamin Noeigati is winning the standup battle so far.
Noeigati lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fedorov moves out of range of the body kick.
Noeigati fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benjamin Noeigati is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Noeigati throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fedorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noeigati throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Noeigati moves away from the strike by Fedorov.
Fedorov ducks right into an uppercut from Noeigati.
Noeigati moves away from the strike by Fedorov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noeigati lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noeigati uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Noeigati tried to counter with a leg kick but Fedorov avoided it.
Fedorov throws a right hand that misses
and Noeigati makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fedorov really felt that one!
Noeigati throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noeigati misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Noeigati connects with a body shot that sends Fedorov's belly button to the back.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Fedorov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noeigati misses with a shot to the body
and Fedorov counters with an inside leg kick.
Noeigati misses with a head kick.
Fedorov throws a leg kick but Noeigati moved away.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noeigati moves away.
A quick step to the side and Noeigati tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noeigati throws a lazy head kick
and Fedorov counters with a head kick. That will keep Noeigati thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T4#
Fedorov misses with an uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fedorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fedorov misses with a right hand
and Noeigati counters with a nice uppercut.
Fedorov misses the shot to the body.
Fedorov takes one to the side of the head.
Noeigati tries to land a front kick but Fedorov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Fedorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov throws a looping overhand right but Noeigati ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noeigati takes one to the side of the head.
Fedorov misses with a looping left.

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 Benjamin Noeigati.
Well Noeigati 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DC:91:Tenkula v Kuti
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Fedorov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fedorov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sully's head backwards.
Sully chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fedorov can pounce on him.
Fedorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedorov throws a body punch but Sully moves out of range.
Sully moves forwards but Fedorov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fedorov wants to clinch but Sully slips to the side
and Sully connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fedorov jabs Sully to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sully cracks Fedorov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fedorov throws a leg kick which misses Sully's front leg but catches the back leg as Sully tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sully misses with a body shot.
Fedorov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sully looks to land a left hand but Fedorov moved out of range nicely.
Fedorov connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sully closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sully uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
We've been hearing reports that Sully has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sully misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sully bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sully is looking for a counter combo.
Sully misses the shot to the body.
Fedorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sully.
Fedorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sully.
Sully ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fedorov moves away.
Sully on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sully misses with a looping left.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Fedorov.
Fedorov connects with an inside leg kick.
Fedorov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sully's hands.
Sully slips under a jab.
Fedorov throws an overhand right that lands on Sully's shoulder, as Sully tries to avoid the shot.
Sully tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedorov connects with a leg kick.
Fedorov cracks Sully with a good jab.
Fedorov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sully misses with a body shot.
Fedorov jabs Sully to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fedorov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Sully uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Fedorov connects with a solid leg kick.
Sully misses with a body punch
and Fedorov counters with a low kick, right behind Sully 's knee.
Sully connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fedorov. Fedorov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sully jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sully looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedorov is just out of range.
Fedorov throws a leg kick which misses Sully's front leg but catches the back leg as Sully tries to avoid it.
Sully misses with a left hand
and Fedorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fedorov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fedorov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sully had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sully drops his hands momentarily and Fedorov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sully chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fedorov can pounce on him.
Sully swings widly with a right hand
and Fedorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Fedorov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sully stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Fedorov scores with a head kick. Sully tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fedorov scores with a hook to the body. Sully takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Fedorov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sully looking to slow down the pace here.
Fedorov gets through Sully's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov lands with a light punch inside.
Fedorov lands a hook that snaps the head of Sully backwards.
Fedorov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sully backwards. #ROC2#Sully is rocked!
Sully tries to throw a body punch but Fedorov avoids it by throwing Sully back against the cage.
Oh Sully is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fedorov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fedorov has a couple of punches blocked by Sully.
Fedorov lands with a light punch inside.
Sully wants to break free but Fedorov has control. #BC#
Sully manages to break the clinch.
Fedorov tests Sully's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fedorov pounces like a tiger and cracks Sully with a vicious hook! Sully is down but not out! Fedorov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nathan Fedorov!
Nathan Fedorov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Jake Sully had this to say: 'In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself.'.

Event: DC 84: Sik v Tenkula
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Maxwell moves to clinch but Fedorov breaks away
and Fedorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maxwell slips a jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fedorov throws a series of punches but Maxwell avoids them all with ease.
Maxwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maxwell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fedorov.
Maxwell tries to clinch up
and Fedorov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maxwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fedorov counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fedorov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fedorov scores with a jab.
Maxwell tries for a takedown but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fedorov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klinx Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Maxwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Fedorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maxwell wants to clinch.
Fedorov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maxwell is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Maxwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedorov is fending him off so far but Maxwell persists. Nope, Fedorov circles away and we're back to standing.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Fedorov moves out of range. #T2#
Maxwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fedorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Maxwell tries to counter by clinching up but Fedorov breaks away and moves out of range.
Fedorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedorov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maxwell with a poor takedown
and Fedorov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Maxwell manages to pull guard.
Maxwell wants to sweep here but Fedorov controlling him for the moment.
Fedorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Fedorov 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.
Maxwell trying to strike off his back. #T3##SU2#
Fedorov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maxwell, up you get!
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Maxwell.
As Fedorov tries to get set, Maxwell tries to push him back and clinch up but Fedorov manages to avoid the attempt.
Fedorov misses with a looping left.
Fedorov throws the left hand but Maxwell avoids the punch easily.
Maxwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedorov slips a straight right by Maxwell.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it.
Fedorov throws out a leg kick but Maxwell moves out of range and Fedorov only half commits.
Maxwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fedorov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Fedorov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maxwell goes for a double leg but Fedorov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fedorov continues to drive forward.
A right hand to the body from Fedorov.
Fedorov is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fedorov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Maxwell blocks it.
Fedorov blocks the elbow strike.
Maxwell trying to control the position but instead, Fedorov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maxwell into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maxwell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedorov.
Fedorov looking to slow down the pace here.
Fedorov stalls.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov trying to control the position but instead, Maxwell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fedorov into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fedorov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klinx Maxwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedorov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maxwell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Fedorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedorov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maxwell.#CL#
Maxwell gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell is trying to pull guard but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
Maxwell taking a breather.
Fedorov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Maxwell being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Fedorov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedorov.
Fedorov slows down the pace here.
Maxwell being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nathan Fedorov.
Maxwell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fedorov to score with a decent uppercut.
Maxwell tries for a takedown but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klinx Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxwell shoots for a takedown but Fedorov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maxwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedorov is fending him off so far but Maxwell persists. Nope, Fedorov circles away and we're back to standing.
Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedorov connects with the punch.#T2#
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Maxwell with that takedown attempt.
Fedorov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maxwell.
Maxwell is looking to clinch but Fedorov is avoiding it.
Nice straight punches there by Fedorov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fedorov.
Fedorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Maxwell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fedorov manages to circle out of the way.
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Fedorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Maxwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fedorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedorov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maxwell has time to react.
Maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Fedorov pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Maxwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fedorov pinned against the cage. Fedorov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fedorov connects with the punch.
Nathan Fedorov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Maxwell fails with the takedown
and Fedorov counters with a thumping low kick.
Fedorov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maxwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fedorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fedorov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maxwell tries to counter by clinching up but Fedorov breaks away and moves out of range.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maxwell moves away.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
Fedorov tests Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxwell dives in and grabs Fedorov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fedorov pushes down on Maxwell's head and hops out.
Fedorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fedorov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fedorov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fedorov lands with an uppercut that bounces Maxwell off the cage and back into range.
Maxwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maxwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maxwell closes the distance and clinches up with Fedorov, looking for a takedown. Maxwell pushes Fedorov against the cage but Fedorov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fedorov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Maxwell wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov lands the left hand.
Maxwell takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Fedorov lands a slapping body shot.
Maxwell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Maxwell is looking to clinch but Fedorov is avoiding it.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fedorov throws a looping overhand right but Maxwell ducks down to avoid it.
Maxwell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fedorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Fedorov there.
A nice leg kick from Fedorov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Maxwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fedorov tries to throw a body punch but Maxwell avoids it by throwing Fedorov back against the cage.
Maxwell is trying to pull guard but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klinx Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Fedorov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Fedorov.#T2#
Maxwell tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it.
Maxwell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maxwell.
Maxwell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fedorov manages to circle out of the way.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Fedorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fedorov thumps Maxwell with a low kick.
Fedorov keeps the fight on the outside.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Maxwell.
Maxwell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fedorov manages to circle out of the way.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Maxwell.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fedorov but Fedorov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fedorov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Maxwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fedorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fedorov sprawls well. Fedorov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Fedorov.
Fedorov feints and then cracks Maxwell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maxwell down.
A big left from Fedorov misses. #T4#
Fedorov stuffs the takedown attempt from Maxwell. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Maxwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fedorov swivels and escapes.
Fedorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maxwell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fedorov manages to circle out of the way.
Fedorov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedorov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice takedown defense from Fedorov. No joy for Maxwell on that attempt.
Fedorov stuffs the takedown.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klinx Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedorov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Fedorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fedorov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Fedorov!
Nathan Fedorov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RISE 184
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
FeoTeo ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
FeoTeo throws a head kick that misses.
Fedorov swings for the body but FeoTeo moves out of range.
FeoTeo thinks about the counter body kick.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FeoTeo.
Fedorov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
FeoTeo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from FeoTeo.
Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from FeoTeo.
FeoTeo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Fedorov lands but FeoTeo takes it in his stride.
Fedorov misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from FeoTeo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedorov tries to land a front kick but FeoTeo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by FeoTeo.#T1#
FeoTeo swings for the body but Fedorov moves out of range.
FeoTeo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
FeoTeo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
FeoTeo throws out a counter right but Fedorov avoids it with no problem.
FeoTeo 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.
Fedorov throws a sloppy head kick
and FeoTeo counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fedorov misses the target.
FeoTeo is looking for the big counter here.
FeoTeo tries to land a front kick but Fedorov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
FeoTeo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fedorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from FeoTeo.
Fedorov moves out of range of the body kick from FeoTeo.
FeoTeo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.#T2#
FeoTeo swats away the attempt to clinch by Fedorov.
Fedorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And FeoTeo responds with a good body kick, but Fedorov manages to step out the way in time.
Fedorov walks into a left hand.
FeoTeo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fedorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fedorov moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedorov takes a swing at FeoTeo's ribcage but misses.
FeoTeo scores with a jab to the body.
FeoTeo slips a straight right by Fedorov.
It seemed like FeoTeo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Fedorov finds it's way through FeoTeo's defenses.
Fedorov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as FeoTeo throws out the jab.
Fedorov walks into a left hand. #T3#
Fedorov looks to land a left hand but FeoTeo moved out of range nicely.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
Fedorov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fedorov staying out of range there.
Fedorov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FeoTeo.
FeoTeo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fedorov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Fedorov moves into range and clinches up with FeoTeo.#BC2#
FeoTeo manages to break the clinch.
Fedorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fedorov blocks a leg kick.
Fedorov connects with a body shot.
Fedorov looks to score with a jab to the body but FeoTeo is just out of range.
And FeoTeo responds with a good body kick, but Fedorov manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Fedorov darts in and clinches FeoTeo up against the cage.#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from FeoTeo. #BC2#
FeoTeo breaks from the clinch.
Fedorov scores with a nice head shot.
FeoTeo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FeoTeo.
FeoTeo throws out a counter right but Fedorov avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Fedorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fedorov throws the left hand but FeoTeo avoids the punch easily.
FeoTeo counters with a body kick.
FeoTeo scores with a punch to the head.
Fedorov misses with a wild body shot.
Fedorov throws an off balance right hand
enabling FeoTeo to counter with a crisp jab.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
FeoTeo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
FeoTeo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nathan Fedorov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
FeoTeo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FeoTeo.
FeoTeo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fedorov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Fedorov. That snapped FeoTeo's head back.
FeoTeo slips under a jab.
FeoTeo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fedorov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and FeoTeo counters with a right hand to the body.
FeoTeo tries to land a front kick but Fedorov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut. FeoTeo saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov misses with a looping left.
FeoTeo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice defenses there by Fedorov.
FeoTeo lands a front kick.
FeoTeo lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
A left lands for FeoTeo.
FeoTeo takes a swing at Fedorov's ribcage but misses.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov lands with a shot to the body.
Nathan Fedorov is winning the standup battle so far.
Fedorov misses with a looping right.
FeoTeo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
FeoTeo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedorov. #CL#
Fedorov drives through and clinches with FeoTeo against the cage. #BC2#
FeoTeo manages to break the clinch.
Fedorov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
FeoTeo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fedorov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fedorov throws a poor cross that misses
and FeoTeo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
FeoTeo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov misses with a hook
and FeoTeo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by FeoTeo.
FeoTeo looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedorov is just out of range.
Fedorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fedorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from FeoTeo.
Taz FeoTeo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
FeoTeo lands with a hook. Fedorov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
FeoTeo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
FeoTeo misses with a straight right.
Fedorov stuns FeoTeo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fedorov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and FeoTeo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fedorov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
FeoTeo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Fedorov - just one landing.
FeoTeo wants to land a leg kick but Fedorov is out of range.
Fedorov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
FeoTeo lands a jab to Fedorov's midsection.
FeoTeo walks into a straight right hand from Fedorov.
FeoTeo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fedorov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for FeoTeo.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FeoTeo.
FeoTeo checks a leg kick.
FeoTeo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fedorov.#T4#
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fedorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
FeoTeo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fedorov misses with a hook. FeoTeo ducked under it nicely.
FeoTeo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fedorov with a body shot.
Fedorov throws an off balance right hand
and FeoTeo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fedorov scores with a nice head shot.
FeoTeo circles away from the clinch attempt.
FeoTeo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
FeoTeo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
FeoTeo moves out of range as Fedorov strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taz FeoTeo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fedorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedorov misses with a wild body shot.
Fedorov swings for the body but FeoTeo moves out of range.
FeoTeo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fedorov misses with a head kick.
Fedorov misses with a right hand
enabling FeoTeo to counter with a crisp jab.
Fedorov staying out of range there.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut. FeoTeo saw that one coming.
FeoTeo counters with a body kick.
A low kick from FeoTeo misses
and Fedorov counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut
and FeoTeo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fedorov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fedorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
FeoTeo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
FeoTeo throws out a loose jab but Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Fedorov lands with a cross.
FeoTeo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
FeoTeo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fedorov in his tracks.
Fedorov throws a shot to the body.
FeoTeo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Fedorov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fedorov throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and FeoTeo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fedorov! FeoTeo lets Fedorov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Fedorov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Fedorov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
FeoTeo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fedorov throws an off balance right hand
and FeoTeo counters with a crisp right that sends Fedorov to the canvas! FeoTeo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz FeoTeo!
During a confident post fight interview, Taz FeoTeo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 176
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Rhodes lands an overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhodes.
Rhodes fails with the takedown.
Fedorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fedorov swings for the body but Rhodes moves out of range. #CL2#
Rhodes clinches up with Fedorov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Fedorov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fedorov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fedorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhodes.
Fedorov is looking to counter punch.
Fedorov cracks Rhodes 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.
Fedorov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rhodes blocks a jab.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Rhodes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fedorov sprawls well. Fedorov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rhodes gets slowly back to his feet.
Nathan Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rhodes.#T1#
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rhodes lands a nice looking body shot.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhodes moves away.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Rhodes.
Rhodes moves out of range as Fedorov strikes.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhodes.
Fedorov slips under a jab.
Fedorov looks to land a right hand but Rhodes moved out of range.
Rhodes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhodes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fedorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fedorov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhodes is able to avoid easily.
Fedorov connects with a leg kick. #TD2#
Rhodes shoots in and bounces Fedorov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov has Rhodes pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rhodes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes landing some decent shots from guard.
Fedorov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rhodes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rhodes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rhodes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
Fedorov has Rhodes pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Rhodes throws a big right hand that misses.
Fedorov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhodes is one step ahead there.
Fedorov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fedorov is trying to keep Rhodes in close.
Rhodes stands up over Fedorov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov managing to control the position.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
Fedorov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heartless Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rhodes looking to pass the guard.
Fedorov being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rhodes stands up over Fedorov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fedorov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fedorov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fedorov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rhodes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fedorov's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dusty Rhodes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fedorov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhodes.#TD2#
Rhodes shoots in and gets a takedown into Fedorov's guard.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Rhodes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fedorov looking for a sweep. Not yet Fedorov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Fedorov wants to get back to his feet.
Fedorov is looking for a sweep.
Rhodes landing strikes. #ES#
Fedorov throws Rhodes to one side and escapes!
Rhodes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nathan Fedorov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhodes throws an overhand right that lands on Fedorov's shoulder, as Fedorov tries to avoid the shot.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhodes throws a series of punches but Fedorov moves out of range.
Rhodes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fedorov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rhodes scrambles back to his feet.
Rhodes looks to land a right hand but Fedorov moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Fedorov. No joy for Rhodes on that attempt.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Fedorov.
Fedorov scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fedorov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rhodes to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhodes throws an overhand right that lands on Fedorov's shoulder, as Fedorov tries to avoid the shot.
Rhodes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rhodes scores with a punch to the head.
Rhodes throws out a loose jab but Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhodes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fedorov.
Rhodes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rhodes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fedorov defends well and Rhodes ends up having to push Fedorov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rhodes sizes up Fedorov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fedorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedorov.
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Fedorov's head but Fedorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Rhodes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fedorov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rhodes.
Nathan Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rhodes.
Rhodes scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Fedorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhodes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fedorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhodes jumps guard but Fedorov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fedorov stalling in the clinch but Rhodes improves position.
Rhodes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fedorov taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Rhodes successfully pulls guard.
Rhodes is trying to control the position but Fedorov postures up.
Rhodes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fedorov wanted to stand there but Rhodes had control of the position.
Rhodes is pulling down on Fedorov's head. It's preventing any offense from Fedorov, at least for the moment.
Fedorov wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
Fedorov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Fedorov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fedorov wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
Fedorov wants to pass the guard but Rhodes is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fedorov leaves Rhodes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rhodes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fedorov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhodes.
Fedorov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rhodes shoots for a double leg takedown but Fedorov sprawls well. He's pushed Rhodes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dusty Rhodes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Fedorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhodes wants to clinch.#TD2#
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nathan Fedorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhodes looking to pass the guard.
Rhodes throws a big right hand that misses.
Fedorov looking for a sweep. Not yet Fedorov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov seems keen to control Rhodes's posture.
Fedorov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rhodes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Fedorov working a defensive guard but Rhodes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rhodes controls the position.
Rhodes is putting a hurting on Fedorov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rhodes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fedorov to see if he's OK.
Rhodes is chipping away with strikes.
Rhodes takes a little break here. Fedorov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rhodes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fedorov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Fedorov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rhodes.
Fedorov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fedorov trying to hold on to Rhodes's head to control him but Rhodes postures up.
Rhodes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rhodes throwing shots but Fedorov is blocking nicely.
Rhodes working the head and body with strikes.
Rhodes working Fedorov over with strikes.
Fedorov wants to get back to full guard.
Rhodes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fedorov tries to roll over but Rhodes keeps him under control.#T3#
Rhodes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fedorov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fedorov has a hand on Rhodes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rhodes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fedorov tries to lock up and control but Rhodes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dusty Rhodes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fedorov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rhodes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Rhodes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fedorov is surviving well by controlling Rhodes's body position as best he can.
Fedorov tries to hold on but Rhodes postures up.#T4#
Fedorov can't escape the position.
Rhodes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fedorov is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Rhodes working for a submission but Fedorov is keeping him at bay.
Rhodes controlling from the full mount.
Fedorov is looking to get to half guard.
Dusty Rhodes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodes avoids the attempt from Fedorov to control.
Fedorov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rhodes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dusty Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rhodes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RISE 169
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Chevrolet looks to throw the jab but Fedorov is out of range.
Fedorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fedorov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chevrolet. That did some damage!
Fedorov loads up on a big right hand but Chevrolet slips the punch.
Chevrolet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chevrolet moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedorov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChevrolet.
Fedorov throws out a loose jab but Chevrolet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chevrolet loads up on a big right hand but Fedorov slips the punch.#T1#
Chevrolet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chevrolet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fedorov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chevrolet.
Fedorov lands a lovely overhand right.
Chevrolet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fedorov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chevrolet scrambles back to his feet.
Chevrolet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fedorov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Fedorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fedorov throws out a loose jab but Chevrolet uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Chevrolet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chevrolet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chevrolet. #T2#
Fedorov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chevrolet throws a leg kick but Fedorov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chevrolet takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet swings for the body but Fedorov moves out of range.
Fedorov misses with a looping left.
Fedorov throws a head kick that misses.
Chevrolet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fedorov scoring well with a low kick there.
Fedorov connects with a body shot that sends Chevrolet's belly button to the back.
Fedorov thumps Chevrolet with a low kick.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chevrolet throws a wild body kick that Fedorov sees coming a mile off.
Fedorov defending well as Chevrolet loads up on a big left hand.
Chevrolet misses with a right hand
and Fedorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Fedorov.
Chevrolet tries to close the distance and clinch but Fedorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fedorov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fedorov tries to score with a low kick but Chevrolet moves his leg out of the way.
Fedorov connects with a single shot there.
Fedorov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Fedorov avoids the body shot from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Chevrolet follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fedorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fedorov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chevrolet throws a push kick but Fedorov slaps the foot to one side.
Chevrolet throws out a loose jab but Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedorov lands an overhand right.
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!
Fedorov misses with a kick to the body.
Chevrolet misses with a body punch
and Fedorov counters with a right hand to the body.
Chevrolet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chevrolet throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a big counter combination but Chevrolet scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fedorov throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fedorov throws a good cross that connects.
Fedorov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fedorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fedorov swings widly with a right hand
and Chevrolet counters with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fedorov.
Chevrolet on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fedorov throws a solid leg kick but Chevrolet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Chevrolet moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov scoring well with a low kick there.
Chevrolet misses the body punch
and Chevrolet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Fedorov.
Fedorov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chevrolet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Chevrolet throws a sloppy head kick
and Fedorov counters with a leg kick.
Fedorov throws a hook but Chevrolet avoids it easily.
Chevrolet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chevrolet ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
Fedorov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chevrolet throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Fedorov.
Fedorov cracks Chevrolet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Chevrolet rushes Fedorov and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Chevrolet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fedorov wants to land a leg kick but Chevrolet is out of range. #T2#
Fedorov is looking to land body kicks.
Chevrolet follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Chevrolet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Fedorov.
Chevrolet ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
Chevrolet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chevrolet loads up on a big right hand but Fedorov slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Fedorov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moncontour Chevrolet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedorov lands with an overhand left.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Chevrolet's head but Chevrolet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Chevrolet looks for the body kick but Fedorov saw that one coming.
Chevrolet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fedorov. #T3#
Chevrolet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fedorov checks it well.
Chevrolet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fedorov.
Chevrolet flicks out a counter leg kick but Fedorov steps away.
Fedorov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fedorov looks for the body kick but Chevrolet saw that one coming.
Fedorov wants to land a leg kick but Chevrolet is out of range.
Chevrolet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chevrolet throws a shot to the body.
Nathan Fedorov is winning the standup battle so far.
Fedorov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fedorov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fedorov.
Fedorov blocks the body kick. #T4#
A low kick from Fedorov misses
and Chevrolet counters with a straight right hand.
Fedorov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chevrolet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fedorov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chevrolet's sensitive parts.
Fedorov misses the shot to the body.
Chevrolet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
That kick from Fedorov tenderised Chevrolet's leg. Chevrolet is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Chevrolet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fedorov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chevrolet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fedorov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that second round.
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#
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Chevrolet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Chevrolet blocks the leg kick.
Chevrolet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fedorov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chevrolet has time to react.
Chevrolet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fedorov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chevrolet momentarily.
Fedorov cracks a nice hook into Chevrolet's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov throws a body kick that misses
letting Chevrolet counter with a right hand.
Fedorov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chevrolet is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Fedorov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chevrolet digs a good hook to Fedorov's body.
Fedorov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chevrolet is able to avoid easily.
Fedorov throws a sloppy head kick and Chevrolet moves out of range easily.
Chevrolet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fedorov moves out of range as Chevrolet throws a body kick.
It looked like Fedorov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedorov misses the target.
Fedorov feints and then cracks Chevrolet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chevrolet down.
Fedorov throws a leg kick
and Chevrolet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chevrolet tries a low kick but Fedorov avoids it.
Fedorov tries a low kick but Chevrolet avoids it.
Fedorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chevrolet can do to turn this around?#T2#
Fedorov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chevrolet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chevrolet throws a leg kick but Fedorov checks it.
Fedorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chevrolet.
Fedorov thuds a left hand into Chevrolet's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fedorov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chevrolet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fedorov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chevrolet scrambles back to his feet.
Fedorov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Fedorov throws a leg kick which misses Chevrolet's front leg but catches the back leg as Chevrolet tries to avoid it.
Fedorov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Chevrolet.
A clash of legs there as Fedorov blocks the low kick.
Fedorov loads up on a big right hand but Chevrolet slips the punch.
It seemed like Chevrolet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Chevrolet checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fedorov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chevrolet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fedorov.
Chevrolet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fedorov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Fedorov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chevrolet misses with a hook. Fedorov ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Fedorov.
Chevrolet on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fedorov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fedorov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chevrolet on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fedorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chevrolet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chevrolet. Fedorov shrugs it off though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Fedorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fedorov, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RISE 159
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Fedorov throws a right hand that misses
and Chevrolet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fedorov takes a swing at Chevrolet's ribcage but misses.
Chevrolet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Chevrolet misses its target.
Fedorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chevrolet lands a nice shot to the body.
Fedorov dips to his left and cracks Chevrolet with an uppercut!
Chevrolet tries to land a front kick but Fedorov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chevrolet ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
Fedorov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Chevrolet's head coaches at Rocket's Gentlemen Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fedorov throws a right and a left that Chevrolet avoids nicely.
Chevrolet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fedorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedorov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A low kick lands for Fedorov.
Chevrolet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chevrolet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedorov misses with a hook. Chevrolet ducked under it nicely.
Chevrolet is looking to counter punch.
Fedorov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chevrolet throws a body shot but no joy.
Chevrolet moves away from the strike by Fedorov.
Chevrolet half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chevrolet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chevrolet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chevrolet misses with a looping right.
Chevrolet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov connects with a single shot there.
Fedorov throws a poor cross that misses
and Chevrolet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fedorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Chevrolet counters with a nice right hand that sends Fedorov toppling to the canvas! Fedorov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chevrolet finish him?!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chevrolet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC#Fedorov is rocked!
Fedorov cracks a nice hook into Chevrolet's ribs.
Fedorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chevrolet.
Fedorov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Chevrolet misses the target.
Fedorov takes a swing at Chevrolet's ribcage but misses.
Chevrolet throws a big shot that misses.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut. Chevrolet saw that one coming.
Chevrolet slips under a jab.
Fedorov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick from Fedorov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fedorov lands a jab.#T3#
A jab from Fedorov misses.
Chevrolet staying out of range there.
Chevrolet throws a lazy right hand but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fedorov connects with a leg kick.
Fedorov lands with a shot to the body.
Fedorov lands an overhand right.
Fedorov connects with a leg kick.
Fedorov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut
and Chevrolet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fedorov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chevrolet has time to react.
Chevrolet looks to land a body kick but Fedorov moved away.
Chevrolet tries to clinch but Fedorov moves away
and Fedorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chevrolet misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Fedorov throws a jab when Chevrolet was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Chevrolet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fedorov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chevrolet in his tracks.
Fedorov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chevrolet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fedorov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chevrolet.
Chevrolet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fedorov checks a low kick from Chevrolet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chevrolet misses with some punches.
Fedorov blocking some punches.
Chevrolet presses Fedorov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fedorov misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedorov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedorov.
Chevrolet misses with some punches.
Chevrolet blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fedorov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chevrolet swats away the attempt to clinch by Fedorov.
As Fedorov backs away, Chevrolet returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chevrolet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Chevrolet counters with a quick kick to the body but Fedorov blocks it.
Fedorov misses with a lunging right hand
and Chevrolet counters with an outside leg kick.
Fedorov misses with a straight left.
Chevrolet swings for the body but Fedorov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Fedorov finds it's target.
Chevrolet misses with a body kick.
Fedorov swats away the attempt to clinch by Chevrolet.#T1#
Fedorov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fedorov misses with a looping right.
Fedorov lands with a nice body punch.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chevrolet.
Fedorov lands a nice shot that snaps Chevrolet's head back.
Chevrolet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fedorov scores with a punch to the head.
Fedorov tests Chevrolet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fedorov avoids a kick to the body.
Fedorov sizes up Chevrolet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fedorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Chevrolet's head but Chevrolet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chevrolet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Chevrolet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chevrolet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chevrolet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chevrolet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chevrolet lands a nice shot to the body.
Fedorov is breathing heavily.
Chevrolet cracks Fedorov with a nice body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chevrolet as Fedorov tries to tie him up.
Moncontour Chevrolet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedorov tries a body shot but Chevrolet blocks it.
A short right from Chevrolet on the inside.
Chevrolet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chevrolet scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Fedorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chevrolet.
Chevrolet misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3##BC#
Chevrolet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chevrolet looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fedorov scores with a decent looking hook.
Fedorov throws a poor cross that misses
and Chevrolet counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chevrolet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fedorov avoids the head kick by Chevrolet.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut. Chevrolet saw that one coming.
Fedorov connects with a body shot that sends Chevrolet's belly button to the back.
Chevrolet throws a lazy right hand but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fedorov throws out a counter right but Chevrolet avoids it with no problem.
Chevrolet throws a sloppy head kick
and Fedorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chevrolet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fedorov.
Chevrolet throws a hook but Fedorov avoids it easily.
Chevrolet takes a swing at Fedorov's ribcage but misses.
Fedorov misses with a looping right.#T4#
Chevrolet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fedorov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov throws a right and a left that Chevrolet avoids nicely.
Fedorov cracks a nice hook into Chevrolet's ribs.
Chevrolet slips under a jab.#CL#
Chevrolet has managed to clinch.
Chevrolet working aggressively here.
Chevrolet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chevrolet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fedorov tries to throw a body punch but Chevrolet avoids it by throwing Fedorov back against the cage.
Chevrolet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedorov misses with a punch on the inside.
Chevrolet throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chevrolet.
A short left from Chevrolet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Moncontour Chevrolet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
Fedorov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fedorov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chevrolet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chevrolet with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Chevrolet instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chevrolet tries to work over Fedorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chevrolet lands with a short shot to the head.
Fedorov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chevrolet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedorov misses with a body punch.
Chevrolet misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Fedorov prevents a body shot from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fedorov misses with the head strike.
Chevrolet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fedorov lands a left hand.
Fedorov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chevrolet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedorov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chevrolet misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedorov tries to stall but Chevrolet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Chevrolet.
Fedorov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chevrolet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chevrolet misses with the head strike.
Chevrolet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chevrolet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedorov's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chevrolet takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fedorov is trying to stall. #T2#
Chevrolet content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chevrolet throws a head punch that misses.
Chevrolet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Chevrolet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedorov prevents a body shot from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet misses with a punch to the body.
Fedorov lands a nice uppercut.
Chevrolet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chevrolet tries a body shot but Fedorov blocks it.
Fedorov scores with a shoulder strike.
Chevrolet tries to work over Fedorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moncontour Chevrolet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fedorov has a couple of punches blocked by Chevrolet.
Chevrolet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fedorovs head.
Fedorov blocks a body shot from Chevrolet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chevrolet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedorov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Fedorov blocks a body shot from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet being controlled against the cage.
Fedorov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chevrolet.
Chevrolet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedorov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedorov presses Chevrolet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fedorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chevrolet's elbow.
Chevrolet tries to break the clinch but Fedorov is controlling the position.
Chevrolet lands a shot to the body.
Fedorov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chevrolet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chevrolet backwards.
Chevrolet digs a right hand underneath Fedorov's ribcage. Fedorov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fedorov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chevrolet backwards.
Chevrolet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fedorov misses with a body punch.
Chevrolet misses with a body punch. #T4#
Chevrolet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Fedorov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chevrolet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chevrolet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Fedorov blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Chevrolet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chevrolet moves out of range of the leg kick from Fedorov.
Fedorov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fedorov lands with a nice body punch.
Chevrolet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chevrolet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Chevrolet fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fedorov just manages to avoid it.
Fedorov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chevrolet. That one must have hurt.
Chevrolet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Chevrolet jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fedorov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chevrolet on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moncontour Chevrolet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chevrolet 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: RISE 147
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Goode pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goode keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goode shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goode shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goode tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goode gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fedorov.
Goode slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been informed that Goode has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fedorov misses with a looping left.
Goode takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Goode.
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Goode counters with a nice right hand that sends Fedorov toppling to the canvas! Fedorov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Goode finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedorov dodges the punch combination from Goode.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goode moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fedorov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Fedorov throws a shot to the body.
Goode moves away from the strike by Fedorov.
Goode missing with a left hand there. Fedorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fedorov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goode throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut
and Goode counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Goode misses the target.
Fedorov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goode.
Fedorov catches Goode with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Goode has Fedorov up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Goode scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fedorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedorov blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Fedorov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Fedorov's head coaches at Heartless Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fedorov throws a looping overhand right but Goode ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Goode drops Fedorov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fedorov looks back up at him and smiles so Goode waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Fedorov is rocked!#T2#
Fedorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goode.
Fedorov misses with a hook. Goode ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Fedorov - just one landing.
Fedorov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Goode has closed the distance and engaged Fedorov in a clinch.
Fedorov looking to slow down the pace here.
Goode misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedorov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goode misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goode blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goode misses with a punch to the body.
Fedorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Goode.
Goode misses with a punch to the body.
Goode makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goode tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goode lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Fedorov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedorov misses with some punches.
Goode misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goode blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Goode misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedorov prevents a body shot from Goode.
Goode blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goode lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fedorov cracks Goode with a nice body shot.
Fedorov prevents a body shot from Goode.
Goode has a couple of punches blocked by Fedorov.
Goode lands an uppercut.
Fedorov misses with a body punch.
Goode misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedorov being controlled against the cage.
Goode tries to throw a body punch but Fedorov avoids it by throwing Goode back against the cage.
Goode throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedorov.
Fedorov blocks a body shot from Goode.
Fedorov blocking some punches. #T4#
Goode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goode lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fedorov just leaning against Goode, taking a breather.
Fedorov lands a shoulder strike.
Goode tries to work over Fedorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov scores with a shoulder strike.
Fedorov tries to work over Goode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goode wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fedorov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedorov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goode tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goode lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Fedorov on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Goode breaks the clinch.
Fedorov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goode uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fedorov.
Goode bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Goode misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Goode dominated that round.
That's time! Fedorov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fedorov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goode misses with a hook.
Goode staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goode! But no joy.
Fedorov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goode misses with a looping left.
Goode takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goode avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Goode on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedorov misses with a looping right.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goode.
A jab from Fedorov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov looks to throw the jab but Goode is out of range.
Goode is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fedorov with a body shot.
Fedorov clobbers Goode with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fedorov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goode on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Fedorov.
Goode moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Fedorov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Fedorov misses.
Goode lands a jab.
Fedorov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fedorov moves out of range as Goode strikes.
Fedorov misses the shot to the body.
Fedorov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Goode slips a jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goode.
Fedorov throws a jab when Goode was well out of range.
Goode takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goode throws a body punch but Fedorov moves out of range.
Fedorov lands with an overhand left.
Goode takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fedorov throws a jab when Goode was well out of range.
Fedorov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Goode closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Fedorov scores with a shot to the side of Goode's head.
Goode lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fedorov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goode stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goode lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Fedorov digs a right hand into Goode's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goode's gas tank.
Fedorov is leaning against Goode and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fedorov trying to stall but Goode improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goode.
Goode tries to throw a body punch but Fedorov avoids it by throwing Goode back against the cage.
Fedorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goode's elbow.
Fedorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goode misses with a body punch.
Goode tries to work over Fedorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedorov is stalling here.
Fedorov lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Goode lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goode doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goode makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goode tries a body shot but Fedorov blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Fedorov fails to land.
Fedorov prevents a body shot from Goode.
Goode lands a body shot in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Goode breaks the clinch.
Fedorov misses with a looping right.
Goode is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fedorov with a body shot.
Goode ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goode.
Goode missing with a left hand there. Fedorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fedorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fedorov loads up on a big right hand but Goode slips the punch.
A big right from Goode misses.
Good shot there by Fedorov.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Goode misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fedorov.
Fedorov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goode misses with a body shot.
Goode tries to bum rush Fedorov with a series of wild strikes but Fedorov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goode throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it.
Fedorov is looking to counter punch.
Goode moves forwards but Fedorov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goode gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Goode pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fedorov defending well as Goode loads up on a big left hand.
Fedorov loads up on a big right hand but Goode slips the punch.
It seemed like Goode was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov throws an off balance right hand
and Goode counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Goode moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Goode was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goode.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Goode uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
The fighters circling - Fedorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fedorov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fedorov looks to land a left hand but Goode moved out of range nicely.
Fedorov tests Goode's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goode misses with a hook.
Goode tries to move into range but Fedorov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fedorov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goode. Goode circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fedorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goode.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov throws a hook but Goode blocks it.
Goode misses with a looping right.
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Goode.
Fedorov is looking to counter punch.
Goode rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fedorov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Goode on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fedorov looks to land a combination but Goode avoids it well.
Nathan Fedorov is winning the standup battle so far.
Goode misses with a straight right.
Fedorov throws a jab when Goode was well out of range.
Goode throws out a counter right but Fedorov avoids it with no problem.
Fedorov blocks a jab.
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Goode.
Fedorov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fedorov takes a swing at Goode's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Goode on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedorov connects with a looping right hand.
Fedorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fedorov scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Goode pushes Fedorov up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedorov.
Goode tries to stall but Fedorov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goode lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Goode tries to work over Fedorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Fedorov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goode tries a body shot but Fedorov blocks it.
Nice body punch from Fedorov - that landed with a thud.
Fedorov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goode takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Fedorov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fedorov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goode misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goode throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goode creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Fedorov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fedorov lands with a nice body punch.
Fedorov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goode under the eye.
Goode steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Fedorov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fedorov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goode counters with a stiff right hand.
Goode throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fedorov counters with a nice body shot.
Goode takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
The fighters circling - Fedorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goode doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fedorov works Goode's body with a nice hook.
Fedorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fedorov lands a glancing blow to the side of Goode's head.
Goode throws a big shot that misses.
Fedorov is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fedorov.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goode moves away.
Goode uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Goode is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fedorov scores with a hook.
Fedorov misses with a right hand
and Goode connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fedorov throws out a powerful jab.
Goode has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goode looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedorov is just out of range.
Fedorov scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goode uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fedorov.
Fedorov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good exchange - Fedorov coming out on top.
Fedorov throws an overhand right that lands on Goode's shoulder, as Goode tries to avoid the shot.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
Goode unleashes a big counter combination but Fedorov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fedorov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fedorov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fedorov lands a jab to Goode's midsection.
Fedorov throws out a loose jab but Goode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goode uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fedorov.
Goode throws out a counter right but Fedorov avoids it with no problem.
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Goode counter with a right hand.
Fedorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goode misses with a hook
and Fedorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Fedorov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fedorov 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Fedorov!
Nathan Fedorov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RISE 137
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Fedorov misses.
No joy there for Fedorov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fedorov missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fedorov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedorov was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Fedorov misses with a straight left.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James scores with a body shot.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fedorov moves away.
Fedorov throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Fedorov misses.
James scores with a push kick.
James is looking to clinch but Fedorov is avoiding it.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it. #CL2#
James clinches up with Fedorov and pushes him back against the cage.
Fedorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fedorov is keeping busy.#T1#
Fedorov has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedorov lands with a light punch inside.
Fedorov avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
James lands with a light punch inside.
Fedorov lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fedorov misses with a punch to the body.
James takes a shot to the head.
Fedorov prevents a body shot from James.
James lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedorov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
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!
Fedorov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedorov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fedorov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James lands a left hand. #T2#
James wants to stall.
A short uppercut from James.
Fedorov tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James takes a shot to the head.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Fedorov.
Fedorov lands a nice uppercut.
James working aggressively here.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedorov struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Fedorov swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Fedorov.
Nice body punch from Fedorov.
Fedorov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fedorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow. #T3#
Fedorov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James misses with some punches.
Fedorov looking to slow down the pace here.
Fedorov lands a nice uppercut.
Fedorov misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedorov displaying some good clinch control by pressing James up against the cage.
James blocking some punches.
James wants to stall.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedorov gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Fedorov digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Fedorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedorov takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Fedorov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fedorov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fedorov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Fedorov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fedorov stalls.
Fedorov looking to stall.
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
A right handed body shot lands from Fedorov.
James looking to slow down the pace here.
James misses with the head strike.
James trying to control the position but instead, Fedorov has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedorov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice defenses there by James.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fedorov at a distance.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Fedorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James scores with a hook to the body. Fedorov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fedorov checks the leg kick.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Fedorov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fedorov throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Fedorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Fedorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov blocks a low kick nicely.
Fedorov throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
Fedorov looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Fedorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov avoids the body shot from James.
James misses with a hook. Fedorov ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fedorov moves out of range as James throws a body kick.
Fedorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fedorov cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fedorov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fedorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by James.
James takes one on the button.
Fedorov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by James.
Fedorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedorov.
Fedorov drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nathan Fedorov is winning the standup battle so far.
Fedorov looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fedorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fedorov sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James is looking to clinch.
Fedorov checks a leg kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov lands a body shot. #T2#
Fedorov sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James throws a body kick that misses.
James blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedorov misses with a jab to the body
and Fedorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
James misses with a hook.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedorov was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Fedorov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fedorov connects with a body shot.
James scores with a nice right hand.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fedorov wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy left from Fedorov finds it's target.
Fedorov throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
James throws an overhand right that lands on Fedorov's shoulder, as Fedorov tries to avoid the shot.
James throws a low kick but Fedorov avoids it.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fedorov cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James slips under a jab.
James slips under a jab from Fedorov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fedorov checks a leg kick.
Fedorov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fedorov avoids the body shot from James.
James with a nice calf kick.
Fedorov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James misses the shot to the body.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Fedorov there.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from James misses.
James stuns Fedorov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws out a loose jab but Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
James throws a leg kick but Fedorov sees it coming and moves out of range.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fedorov.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fedorov blocks a head kick by James.
Fedorov fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Fedorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fedorov scores with a body shot.
James avoids the body shot from Fedorov.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from James misses.
Fedorov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Fedorov blocks a low kick nicely.
Fedorov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fedorov throws a leg kick but James checks it.
Fedorov misses with a straight left.
James tries to land a leg kick but Fedorov saw it coming and moves away.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as James checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a low kick.
Fedorov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Fedorov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fedorov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
James throws a leg kick but Fedorov checks it.
James misses with a leg kick
and Fedorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedorov. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Fedorov misses with a wild body shot.
Fedorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Fedorov scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the liver by Fedorov. Beautiful body shot.
Fedorov tries a low kick but James avoids it.
Fedorov misses the shot to the body.
Fedorov staying out of range there.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fedorov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Fedorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedorov scores with a jab to the body.
Fedorov misses the shot to the body.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fedorov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.#T2#
Fedorov lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Fedorov blocks the low kick.
James ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.#CL2#
James has managed to clinch.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James trying to control the position but instead, Fedorov has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
Fedorov avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Fedorov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
James has Fedorov pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with some punches. #T3#
James lands with a right to the head.
Fedorov lands a right hand.
James trying to stall but Fedorov improves his position.
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fedorov.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a body punch.
James is pushing Fedorov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fedorov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jesse James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from James.
Fedorov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Fedorov taking a breather.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedorov.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fedorov or not.
Fedorov tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
James blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Fedorov can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Fedorov tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fedorov or not.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedorov misses with a punch on the inside.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedorov's elbow.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James misses with a body punch.
Fedorov blocking some punches.
Fedorov tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Fedorov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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 Nathan Fedorov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fedorov, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RISE 131
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Fergusson missing with a left hand there. Fedorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fedorov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fergusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedorov slips under a jab from Fergusson.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
A slow jab from Fedorov misses its intended target.
Fedorov checks a leg kick.
Fergusson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fedorov counters with a straight right hand.
Fedorov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fergusson doesn't seem bothered though.
Fergusson scores with a spinning back kick!
Fedorov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fergusson can pounce on him.
Fergusson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Fedorov.
Fergusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedorov scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Fedorov misses.
It seemed like Fergusson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Fedorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fergusson is just out of range.
Fedorov moves out of range of the leg kick from Fergusson.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
Fedorov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedorov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fergusson throws a wild body kick that Fedorov sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Fergusson.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedorov misses the target.
Fergusson misses with a kick to the body
and Fedorov counters with a left and a right that stings Fergusson.
Fergusson needs to keep his hands up - Fedorov had a free shot at his head there.
Fergusson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fedorov.
Fergusson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fergusson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fedorov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fergusson scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Fedorov's head coaches at Heartless Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fergusson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fedorov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov throws a hook but Fergusson avoids it easily.
Fergusson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fedorov takes a step back to recover.
Fergusson walks into a stiff left hand from Fedorov.#T2#
Fergusson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fedorov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fergusson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fergusson.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
A low kick from Fergusson misses
and Fedorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fergusson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fergusson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fedorov is able to avoid easily.
Fergusson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fergusson.
Fedorov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fergusson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fergusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fergusson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Fergusson wants to counter the offense by Fedorov and move into the clinch position.
Fedorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.#T3#
Fergusson misses with a hook
and Fedorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fergusson thows a leg kick but Fedorov checks it
and Fedorov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fedorov scores with the left hand. Fergusson knows he should have avoided that one.
Fergusson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fedorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fergusson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fergusson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson tries to land a front kick but Fedorov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fergusson misses with a straight right.
Fergusson slips a jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fergusson.
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!
Fedorov slips under a jab from Fergusson.
Fedorov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fedorov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fedorov dips to his left and cracks Fergusson with an uppercut!#T4#
Fergusson connects with a single shot there.
Fergusson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fergusson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fedorov.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Fedorov moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Fedorov throws an overhand right that lands on Fergusson's shoulder, as Fergusson tries to avoid the shot.
Fergusson is looking to land body kicks.
Fedorov defending well as Fergusson loads up on a big left hand.
Fedorov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fergusson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
Fedorov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fedorov missing with a left hand there. Fergusson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fergusson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Fergusson's head but Fergusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov moves out of range as Fergusson strikes.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Fedorov misses.
Fergusson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fergusson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedorov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fergusson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fedorov has got the better of the exchanges.
Fergusson slips under a jab.
Fedorov checks a low kick from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws out a leg kick but Fedorov moves out of range and Fergusson only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
Fergusson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fedorov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fergusson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Fergusson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fergusson.
Fedorov is trying to stall.
Fedorov stalling the fight.
Fergusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedorov controls his hands. #T1#
A short uppercut from Fedorov.
Fergusson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fergusson blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Fedorov tries to work over Fergusson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedorov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Fergusson.
Fedorov can't find room to land a body shot as Fergusson controls the action.
Fedorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedorov lands a right hand.
Fergusson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedorov.
Fergusson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedorov blocking some punches.
Fedorov presses Fergusson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Fergusson blocks it.
Fedorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fergusson can do to turn this around?
Fergusson tries to throw a body punch but Fedorov avoids it by throwing Fergusson back against the cage.
Fedorov presses Fergusson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fergusson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards. #T2#
Fergusson lands a shot to the body.
Fergusson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Fedorov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fedorov misses with a body punch.
Fedorov gets through Fergusson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov throws a head punch that misses.
Fergusson working aggressively here.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Fergusson blocks it.
Fedorov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fergusson blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a punch to the body.
Fergusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fergusson can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
Fedorov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Fergusson blocks it.
Fergusson lands a shot to the body.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedorov.
Nice body punch from Fergusson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bit of stalling here from Fergusson.
Fedorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fergusson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedorov trying to stall but Fergusson improves his position.
A short right from Fergusson.
Fedorov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fedorov as Fergusson tries to tie him up.
Fergusson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedorov's elbow.
Fergusson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fedorov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fergusson can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fergusson.
Fedorov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedorov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedorov throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Fergusson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Fedorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fergusson throws an elbow that misses.
Fergusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedorov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fergusson or not.
Fergusson lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedorov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fedorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fedorov lands a nice shot to the body.
Fedorov stalling against the cage.
Fedorov stalls.
Fedorov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Fergusson tries to work over Fedorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nathan Fedorov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut
and Fergusson counters with a good, hard body kick but Fedorov shrugs it off.
Fergusson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fergusson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fedorov slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson connects with a single shot there.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Fedorov ducks down to avoid it.
Fedorov lands a jab to the head.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Fedorov moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fergusson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fedorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Fedorov sets himself, and Fergusson steps forward looking for the clinch! Fedorov avoids it this time.
Fergusson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fergusson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fergusson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fergusson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fedorov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fergusson.
Fergusson is looking for the big counter here.
Fedorov lands a jab to the nose.
Fergusson lands a jab to the nose.
Fedorov avoids the head kick by Fergusson.
Fedorov tests Fergusson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedorov is just out of range.
Fergusson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fedorov slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fedorov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fergusson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fedorov lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Fedorov.
Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fedorov misses with a body shot.
Fergusson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedorov. #T2#
Fedorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fergusson misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fergusson takes one on the button.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
Fedorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fergusson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fedorov should have avoided that one.
Fedorov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fergusson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fedorov!
Fedorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedorov.
Fedorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nathan Fedorov is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Fergusson moves forwards but Fedorov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a lazy right hand but Fergusson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fedorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fergusson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedorov.
Fergusson scores with a punch to the head.
Fedorov digs a good hook to Fergusson's body.
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.
Fedorov drops his hands momentarily and Fergusson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fergusson throws a right hand that misses
and Fedorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fergusson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shane Fergusson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fergusson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fedorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Fedorov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
Fedorov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fergusson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fergusson. #T4#
Fergusson misses with an uppercut
and Fedorov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fergusson thinking.
Fedorov connects with a body shot.
Fergusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fergusson staying out of range there.
Fedorov slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fedorov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but Fedorov moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedorov. Fergusson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
A left lands for Fergusson.
Fedorov throws a series of punches but Fergusson avoids them all with ease.
Fergusson clobbers Fedorov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.

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 Nathan Fedorov.
Well Fedorov 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RISE 119
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
A jab lands there for Friomannsson.
Friomannsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Fedorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Friomannsson.
Friomannsson misses with a looping left.
Friomannsson throws a series of punches but Fedorov avoids them all with ease.
Fedorov moves out of range as Friomannsson strikes.
Fedorov connects with a right hand. Friomannsson shakes it off.
A jab from Fedorov finds it's way through Friomannsson's defenses.
Friomannsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedorov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fedorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fedorov swings for the body but Friomannsson moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friomannsson throws an overhand right that lands on Fedorov's shoulder, as Fedorov tries to avoid the shot.
Fedorov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fedorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Friomannsson misses with a hook.
Friomannsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fedorov cracks Friomannsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Friomannsson defending well as Fedorov loads up on a big left hand.
Friomannsson drops his hands momentarily and Fedorov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Friomannsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedorov.
Fedorov throwing a counter right hand but Friomannsson manages to avoid it.
Fedorov swings for the body but Friomannsson moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Friomannsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Friomannsson.
Fedorov connects with a crisp jab.
Friomannsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Friomannsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Friomannsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Friomannsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fedorov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Friomannsson throws out the jab.
Friomannsson defending well as Fedorov loads up on a big left hand.
Fedorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friomannsson.
Friomannsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Fedorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fedorov throws a looping overhand right but Friomannsson ducks down to avoid it.
Fedorov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
Fedorov lands a jab to the nose.
Friomannsson throws a looping overhand right but Fedorov ducks down to avoid it.
Fedorov throws a right hand that Friomannsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Friomannsson also avoids with ease.
Fedorov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Friomannsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friomannsson.
Friomannsson misses with a body shot.
Friomannsson digs a good hook to Fedorov's body.
Friomannsson slips under a jab.
Friomannsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fedorov throws a combination that misses
and Fedorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friomannsson works Fedorov's body with a nice hook.
Friomannsson connects with a jab.
Fedorov scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Friomannsson lands a right hook to the body.
Fedorov slips a jab from Friomannsson.
Friomannsson throws an overhand right that lands on Fedorov's shoulder, as Fedorov tries to avoid the shot.
Fedorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friomannsson.
Friomannsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Friomannsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Friomannsson looks to throw the jab but Fedorov is out of range.
Fedorov throws a hook but Friomannsson blocks it.
Fedorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedorov throwing a counter right hand but Friomannsson manages to avoid it.
A big right from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov slips under a jab from Friomannsson.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
We've been informed that Friomannsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Friomannsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fedorov catches Friomannsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fedorov staying out of range there.#T4#
Fedorov connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Fedorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friomannsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Friomannsson misses with a left hand
and Fedorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Fedorov misses the jab.
Friomannsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friomannsson misses with a wild combination.
Fedorov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Friomannsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Fedorov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fedorov there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedorov slips a jab and a cross from Friomannsson.
A cross from Fedorov lands.
Friomannsson throws a body punch but Fedorov moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Friomannsson.
Despite the aggression on Friomannsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nathan Fedorov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Friomannsson scores with a four punch combination!
Fedorov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Friomannsson has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Vigmar Friomannsson has been cut.
Fedorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friomannsson.
Fedorov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Friomannsson scores with a hook.
Friomannsson misses the body punch
and Fedorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fedorov throws a hook but Friomannsson blocks it.
It seemed like Friomannsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Fedorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Friomannsson misses with a body shot.
Fedorov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fedorov throws a hook but Friomannsson avoids it easily.
Friomannsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friomannsson ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
Friomannsson throws a body punch but Fedorov moves out of range.
Friomannsson misses with a wild body shot.
Friomannsson throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Friomannsson.
Fedorov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fedorov misses with a hook
and Friomannsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Friomannsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Friomannsson.
A jab from Friomannsson does it's job there.
Fedorov looks to land a left hand but Friomannsson moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Friomannsson misses.
Friomannsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Friomannsson staying out of range there.
Fedorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Friomannsson.
Friomannsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fedorov moves away.
Fedorov throwing a counter right hand but Friomannsson manages to avoid it.
Friomannsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fedorov throws out a loose jab but Friomannsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friomannsson lunges at Fedorov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fedorov's hand.
Friomannsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Friomannsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Friomannsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Friomannsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friomannsson misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fedorov, as that shot connected.
Friomannsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Friomannsson misses.
Friomannsson cracks Fedorov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fedorov swings widly with a right hand
and Friomannsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedorov thinking.
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut
and Fedorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Friomannsson.
Fedorov is looking to counter punch.
Friomannsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fedorov.
Fedorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Friomannsson.
Fedorov looks to throw the jab but Friomannsson is out of range.
Friomannsson looks to land a right hand but Fedorov moved out of range.
Friomannsson misses with a left hand
and Fedorov counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Friomannsson tries to bum rush Fedorov with a series of wild strikes but Fedorov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fedorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Friomannsson is just out of range.
Fedorov misses with a straight left.
Friomannsson throws an overhand right that lands on Fedorov's shoulder, as Fedorov tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Fedorov finds it's target.
Fedorov throws a good cross that connects.
Fedorov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Friomannsson misses with an uppercut. Fedorov saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Friomannsson misses the target.
Friomannsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Friomannsson takes a swing at Fedorov's ribcage but misses.
Friomannsson with a nice cross.
Fedorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Friomannsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fedorov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Friomannsson's head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Friomannsson punishes Fedorov's body with a nice straight punch.
Friomannsson misses with a looping right.
Fedorov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Friomannsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Friomannsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Friomannsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedorov.
Vigmar Friomannsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Friomannsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fedorov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Friomannsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friomannsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Friomannsson does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vigmar Friomannsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vigmar Friomannsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Friomannsson looks to land a left hand but Fedorov moved out of range nicely.
Friomannsson misses with a body shot.
Fedorov misses the jab.
A slow jab from Fedorov misses its intended target.
Fedorov scores with a jab. Friomannsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Friomannsson misses with a wild body shot.
Friomannsson throws a right hand that misses
letting Fedorov counter with a right hand.
Friomannsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Friomannsson duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friomannsson. Fedorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friomannsson lands a right hook to the body.
Friomannsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Friomannsson throws an overhand right that lands on Fedorov's shoulder, as Fedorov tries to avoid the shot.
Fedorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friomannsson blocks a jab.
Friomannsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friomannsson tries to clinch
and Fedorov counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Friomannsson misses with an uppercut.
Friomannsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fedorov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Friomannsson at a distance.
Fedorov slips under a jab from Friomannsson.
Fedorov staying out of range there.
Friomannsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fedorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friomannsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Friomannsson moves away from the strike by Fedorov.
Friomannsson takes a swing at Fedorov's ribcage but misses.
Friomannsson misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Fedorov misses the target.
Fedorov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Friomannsson misses with a hook.#T2#
Friomannsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Fedorov counter with a right hand.
Friomannsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fedorov throwing a counter right hand but Friomannsson manages to avoid it.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Friomannsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fedorov staying out of range there.
Friomannsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friomannsson misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Fedorov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friomannsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Friomannsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Friomannsson connects with a crisp jab.
Fedorov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut
and Friomannsson counters with a straight right hand.
Fedorov throws a looping overhand right but Friomannsson ducks down to avoid it.
Friomannsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fedorov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Friomannsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Fedorov's head. #T3#
The fighters circling - Fedorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut
and Friomannsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Friomannsson misses its intended target.
Friomannsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Friomannsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Friomannsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Friomannsson throws a hook to the side of Fedorov's head but Fedorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Friomannsson takes a swing at Fedorov's ribcage but misses.
Friomannsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fedorov.
Friomannsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Friomannsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friomannsson throws a right hand that misses
and Fedorov counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friomannsson. Fedorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Fedorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Friomannsson ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.#T4#
Fedorov slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedorov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fedorov lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Friomannsson finds it's target.
Fedorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friomannsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
Friomannsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Friomannsson.
Friomannsson stuns Fedorov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Friomannsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fedorov should have avoided that one.
Fedorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friomannsson manages to avoid it.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friomannsson moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vigmar Friomannsson.
Well Friomannsson 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 Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vigmar Friomannsson!
Vigmar Friomannsson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RISE 109: Soto v Lee
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Fedorov misses with a right hand
and Goode counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goode misses the shot to the body.
Goode keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fedorov.
Goode appears to be looking for a big counter.
Goode misses with a shot to the body
and Fedorov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Fedorov misses
and Goode cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
Goode ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
Fedorov scores with the left hand. Goode knows he should have avoided that one.
Goode displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fedorov throws out the jab.
Fedorov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goode in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Fedorov misses.
A quick step to the side and Goode tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedorov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goode.
Goode takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Goode ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fedorov moves away.
Fedorov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goode on the side of the head.
Goode takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fedorov lands a jab.
Goode scores with a body shot.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
Fedorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goode.
It seemed like Fedorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goode.
Goode went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Goode throws a body punch but Fedorov moves out of range.
Fedorov loads up on a big right hand but Goode slips the punch.
Goode just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedorov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Goode takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goode lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Goode feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fedorovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Goode.
The fighters circling - Fedorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goode sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goode misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedorov.
Fedorov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goode closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goode swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goode thuds a left hand into Fedorov's body.
Fedorov misses with a few strikes there.
Fedorov lands a really nice looking cross but Goode seems unphased.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goode is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fedorov slips under a jab.
Goode misses with a looping left.
A big left from Fedorov misses.
It looked like Goode was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fedorov.#T3#
Fedorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goode was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedorov.
Goode misses with a series of wild punches.
Goode misses with a body shot.
Goode looks to land a left hand but Fedorov moved out of range nicely.
Goode slips under a jab from Fedorov.
Goode staying out of range there.
Goode moves forwards but Fedorov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fedorov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fedorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedorov lunges at Goode with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goode's hand.
Fedorov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Goode had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fedorov looks to land a combination. Goode sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Goode throws a nice looking combination but Fedorov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Fedorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goode tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Goode.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut
and Goode cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Goode fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fedorov, pushing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Goode's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fedorov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fedorov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Goode is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedorov has double underhooks.
Fedorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedorov swings wildly with an uppercut but Goode uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goode.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Goode changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goode displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fedorov throws out the jab.
Fedorov tests Goode's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fedorov misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Goode misses the target.
Goode doesn't manage to clinch there - Fedorov circles away.
Fedorov misses with a wild body shot.
Goode swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fedorov fails to land with a series of punches.
Goode tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Goode.
Fedorov throws out a counter right but Goode avoids it with no problem.
Fedorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goode counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goode misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Goode has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedorov.
Fedorov lands an uppercut.
Goode blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Fedorov has Goode pushed against the cage.
A short left from Fedorov.
Fedorov struggles to land a body shot inside as Goode controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Goode takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Goode.
Fedorov has a couple of punches blocked by Goode.
Goode misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Goode.
Still in the clinch, Goode scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Fedorov manages to break the clinch.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
Fedorov lands a nice hook to Goode's body. Goode takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goode misses with a hook.#T2#
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Fedorov misses with a straight left.
Fedorov throws an overhand right that lands on Goode's shoulder, as Goode tries to avoid the shot.
Fedorov lands a nice looking body shot.
Fedorov misses with a left hand
and Goode counters with a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fedorov misses with a shot to the body
and Goode counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goode takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goode lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fedorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Goode walks into a stiff left hand from Fedorov.
Fedorov slips a jab and a cross from Goode.
Goode uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fedorov.
Goode is looking to wear down Fedorov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fedorov misses with a hook. Goode ducked under it nicely.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
Goode appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Goode moves away and avoids it.
Fedorov tests Goode's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fedorov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goode appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goode throws a right and a left that Fedorov avoids nicely.
Fedorov throws out a counter right but Goode avoids it with no problem.
Goode misses with a wild combination.
Goode keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fedorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fedorov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goode looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Goode.
Goode is looking to clinch but Fedorov is avoiding it.
Goode throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedorov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fedorov connects with the punch.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedorov. Goode does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fedorov scores with a nice head shot.
Fedorov misses with a few strikes there.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Fedorov misses with a hook. Goode ducked under it nicely.
Goode slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goode slips a straight right by Fedorov.
Goode gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Goode throws a lazy right hand but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fedorov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fedorov lands a jab to Goode's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fedorov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fedorov throws a right hand that misses
and Goode counters with a left to the body.
Fedorov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goode.
A little feinted left hand from Goode on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goode drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab from Goode.
Fedorov throws a lazy right hand but Goode sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goode throws out a loose jab but Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Fedorov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goode counters with a left to the body.
Fedorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goode.
Goode was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fedorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fedorov loads up on a big right hand but Goode slips the punch.#T1#
Goode defending well as Fedorov loads up on a big left hand.
Goode tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Goode.
Goode slips under a jab.
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Goode moves away and avoids it.
Goode appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fedorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goode appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goode swings for the body but Fedorov moves out of range.
Goode swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fedorov throws a jab when Goode was well out of range.
Fedorov takes a swing at Goode's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Goode misses its target.
Fedorov missing with a left hand there. Goode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fedorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goode connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov lands a slapping body shot.
Eli Goode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fedorov jabs Goode to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fedorov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goode moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goode takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Goode misses its target.
Goode swings for the body but Fedorov moves out of range.
Fedorov throws a body punch but Goode moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Goode tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goode misses with a wild combination.
Fedorov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goode misses with a straight right.
Goode ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.#T3#
A big right from Goode misses.
Goode looks to clinch
and Goode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Goode moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goode blocks an uppercut.
Goode content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Goode just leaning against Fedorov, taking a breather.
Goode seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Goode looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fedorov controlling the action here for a moment.
Fedorov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goode can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedorov.
The referee calls for Goode to work. #T4#
Goode wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goode pushes Fedorov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goode misses with a punch to the body.
Fedorov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedorov lands a body punch.
Fedorov lands a hook that snaps the head of Goode backwards.
Fedorov throws a head punch that misses.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Goode blocks it.
Fedorov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goode misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedorov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fedorov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fedorov misses with the head strike.
Fedorov blocks a body shot from Goode.
Goode lands a shot to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Fedorov!
A less than humble Nathan Fedorov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RISE 100: Thomas v Labradoodle
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Fedorov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Adamos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fedorov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adamos swings for the body but Fedorov moves out of range.
Fedorov catches Adamos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamos.
Adamos cracks Fedorov with a nice body shot.
Adamos digs a right hand into Fedorov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fedorov's gas tank.
Adamos cracks Fedorov with a nice body shot.
Adamos lands a nice uppercut.
Adamos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adamos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov stalling in the clinch but Adamos improves position.
Adamos tries to work over Fedorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedorov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedorov trying to control the position but instead, Adamos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fedorov into the cage.
Adamos lands a good knee to the midsection. Fedorov won't want to take too many of those.
Adamos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fedorov looks winded!#T1#
Adamos missing with knees to the body.
Adamos tries to throw a body punch but Fedorov avoids it by throwing Adamos back against the cage.
Fedorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Fedorov.
Adamos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Fedorov blocks a body shot from Adamos.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fedorov.
Fedorov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adamos backwards.
Good body shot from Adamos.
Adamos works on Fedorov's body with a couple of short punches.
Adamos swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedorov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adamos is keeping busy.
A short left from Adamos.
A short uppercut from Adamos.
Fedorov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adamos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fedorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Adamos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedorov tries to work over Adamos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Fedorov.
Still in the clinch, Adamos scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamos.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Adamos blocks it.
Adamos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adamos misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adamos.
Adamos scores with a shot to the side of Fedorov's head.
A short uppercut from Adamos.
Fedorov misses with the head strike.
Fedorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamos's elbow.
Adamos lands with a left to the head.
Fedorov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fedorov tries to stall but Adamos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fedorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamos's elbow.
Adamos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Adamos can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
Fedorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedorov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedorov blocking some punches.
Fedorov blocks an uppercut.
Adamos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adamos misses with a punch on the inside.
Adamos throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedorov.
Adamos throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedorov.
A head punch on the inside from Fedorov fails to land.
Adamos misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adamos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Fedorov.
Fedorov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fedorov can't find room to land a body shot as Adamos controls the action.
Fedorov struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamos controls his hands.
Fedorov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adamos tries a knee to the head but Fedorov blocks it.
Adamos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Adamos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fedorov working aggressively here.
Adamos misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Fedorov to work.
Adamos misses with a body punch.
Fedorov stalling in the clinch.
Fedorov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamos lands a body shot.
Fedorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamos gets through Fedorov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Adamos blocking some punches.
Fedorov misses with a punch to the body.
Fedorov lands with a short shot to the head.
Adamos can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
Fedorov struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamos controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adamos.
Fedorov misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Adamos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adamos staying out of range there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Adamos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fedorov throws a head punch that misses.
Adamos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fedorovs head.
Fedorov blocking some punches.
Fedorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamos.
Fedorov prevents a body shot from Adamos.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Adamos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamos digs a right hand into Fedorov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fedorov's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Adamos scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adamos.
Fedorov has a couple of punches blocked by Adamos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adamos.
A short right from Fedorov. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adamos.
Adamos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fedorov can do to turn this around?
Adamos swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedorov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamos lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Fedorov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fedorov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adamos misses with some punches.
Adamos tries to throw a body punch but Fedorov avoids it by throwing Adamos back against the cage.
Adamos has a couple of punches blocked by Fedorov.
Adrian Adamos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adamos tries to throw a body punch but Fedorov avoids it by throwing Adamos back against the cage.
Adamos blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Adamos.
Adamos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedorov is defending well for now.
Adamos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fedorov works on Adamos's body with a couple of short punches.
Adamos has a couple of punches blocked by Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Adamos lands with a right to the head.
Adamos tries to throw a body punch but Fedorov avoids it by throwing Adamos back against the cage.
Fedorov has a couple of punches blocked by Adamos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adamos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fedorov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedorov swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adamos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedorov.
Fedorov lands a shot to the body.
Adamos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Adamos.
Adamos has a couple of punches blocked by Fedorov.
Adamos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fedorov scores with a hook to the body.
Adamos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adamos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adamos letting Fedorov take a breather here.
Fedorov wants to stall. #T3#
Adamos working aggressively here.
Adamos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fedorov is breathing heavily.
Fedorov misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Adamos as the two fighters clinch.
Adamos lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Adamos.
Adamos gets through Fedorov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Adamos.
Nice body punch from Adamos - that landed with a thud.
Fedorov managing to block the knees to the body from Adamos.
Fedorov blocks a body shot from Adamos.
A body shot lands from Adamos.
Adamos scores with a knee to the head.
Adamos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adamos lands an uppercut.#T4#
Fedorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adamos prevents a body shot from Fedorov.
Adamos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adamos lands a left hand.
Adamos gets through Fedorov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Adamos.
Adamos lands a body punch.
Adamos blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Adamos lands a left hand.
Fedorov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamos with a knee to the head.
Adamos lands a body shot.
Adamos gets through Fedorov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adamos tries a body shot but Fedorov blocks it.
A short right from Adamos. #ROC#Fedorov is rocked!#KD#
Adamos drops Fedorov with a big knee straight up the middle! Fedorov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Fedorov is still on wobbly legs! Can Adamos finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Adamos closes the distance and pushes Fedorov back into the cage.
Adamos creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fedorov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fedorov drops to his knees and Adamos pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Adamos!
A very excited looking Adrian Adamos 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: RISE Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Doherty ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
A jab from Doherty misses.
Fedorov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Doherty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fedorov doesn't seem bothered though.
Doherty lands a glancing blow to the side of Fedorov's head.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doherty.
Fedorov blocks a jab.
Fedorov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fedorov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doherty throws out a powerful jab.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut
and Doherty counters with a nice uppercut.
Doherty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fedorov at a distance.
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!
Doherty misses with an uppercut
enabling Fedorov to counter with a crisp jab.
Doherty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Doherty with a jab.#T1#
Doherty misses with a body shot.
Fedorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doherty slips under a jab from Fedorov.
Doherty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fedorov momentarily.
Fedorov slips a jab from Doherty.
A little feinted left hand from Fedorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Fedorov.
Doherty is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fedorov with a body shot.
Fedorov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doherty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doherty scores with a shot to the body.
Fedorov lands a right hook to the body.
Doherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fedorov moves away.
Fedorov throws a body punch but Doherty moves out of range.
Doherty pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Doherty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fedorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doherty throws a poor cross that misses
and Fedorov counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doherty's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fedorov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Doherty scrambles back to his feet.
Doherty scores with a shot to the body.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Fedorov ducks down to avoid it.
Doherty throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fedorov to counter with a crisp jab.
Fedorov tests Doherty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fedorov blocks a jab.
It looks like Fedorov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fedorov lands a slapping body shot.
Fedorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doherty manages to avoid it.
Doherty throws a body punch but Fedorov moves out of range.
Fedorov misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Doherty moves away and avoids it.
Doherty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
Fedorov misses with a jab to the body
and Doherty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fedorov blocks a jab.
Doherty swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fedorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedorov misses with a looping right.
Doherty loads up on a big right hand but Fedorov slips the punch.
Fedorov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fedorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doherty.
Fedorov throws a big counter combination but Doherty scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Doherty.
Doherty misses the jab.
Fedorov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Doherty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Doherty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doherty scores with a body shot.
Fedorov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedorov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedorov slips a straight right by Doherty.
Fedorov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedorov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doherty throws out a counter right but Fedorov avoids it with no problem.
Fedorov moves out of range as Doherty strikes.
Fedorov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doherty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedorov. Doherty does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cathal Doherty dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fedorov misses with a wild body shot.
Doherty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doherty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fedorov missing with a left hand there. Doherty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doherty slips a straight right by Fedorov.
Doherty throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedorov.
Doherty throws out a powerful jab.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fedorov throws the left hand but Doherty avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Doherty misses.
Fedorov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doherty momentarily.
Doherty with a jab.
Cathal Doherty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doherty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Fedorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Doherty is just out of range.
Fedorov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fedorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doherty manages to avoid it.
Doherty 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.
Fedorov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fedorov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Doherty misses with a left hand
and Fedorov counters with a nice body shot.
Doherty looks to throw the jab but Fedorov is out of range.
Fedorov is looking to counter punch.
Fedorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
Fedorov just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Doherty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doherty misses with a hook.
Fedorov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Doherty throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedorov. #T2#
Fedorov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fedorov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doherty misses with an uppercut
and Fedorov counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Doherty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doherty misses with a right hand
and Fedorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doherty lands with a hook. Fedorov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doherty misses with a left hand
and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Doherty misses with a looping right.
Fedorov throws an off balance right hand
and Doherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doherty lands with a cross.
Fedorov misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Fedorov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doherty's head.
Fedorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Doherty misses with a hook. Fedorov ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Fedorov finds it's way through Doherty's defenses.
Doherty connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Fedorov misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doherty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fedorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doherty was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedorov.
Doherty throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it.
Fedorov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Doherty misses with a hook.
Cathal Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov slips under a jab.
Fedorov avoids the body shot from Doherty. #T4#
Doherty misses with an uppercut
and Fedorov counters with a left to the body.
Fedorov staying out of range there.
Doherty digs a good hook to Fedorov's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doherty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedorov.
Fedorov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doherty.
Fedorov looks to land a right hand but Doherty moved out of range.
Doherty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Doherty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fedorov counters with a straight right hand.
Doherty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Fedorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doherty misses with a double jab
and Fedorov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doherty thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cathal Doherty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fedorov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doherty looks to throw the jab but Fedorov is out of range.
Doherty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Doherty misses.
Doherty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fedorov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nathan Fedorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doherty throws a combination that misses
and Fedorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doherty throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Doherty.
Doherty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fedorov's hands.
Doherty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedorov slips under a jab from Doherty.#T1#
Fedorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Fedorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fedorov throwing a counter right hand but Doherty manages to avoid it.
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
It looked like Fedorov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Doherty.
Fedorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Doherty loads up on a big right hand but Fedorov slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Fedorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doherty slips a jab from Fedorov.
A swing and a miss from Doherty.
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fedorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Doherty.
Fedorov misses the shot to the body. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fedorov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedorov has Doherty pressed against the cage, preventing Doherty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fedorov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doherty's efforts to push away.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedorov.
Doherty tries to break the clinch but Fedorov is controlling the position.
Fedorov prevents Doherty from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Doherty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fedorov connects with a nice looking jab.
Fedorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fedorov misses with a jab to the body
and Doherty counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doherty connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Fedorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cathal Doherty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Doherty misses.
Doherty thuds a left hand into Fedorov's body.
Fedorov throws a right and a left that Doherty avoids nicely.
Doherty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Doherty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fedorov doesn't seem phased though.
Fedorov connects with a right hand. Doherty shakes it off.
Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Fedorov counters with a left to the body.
Doherty misses with a looping right.
Fedorov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doherty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doherty! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Fedorov there.
Doherty blocks a jab.#T4#
Fedorov misses the shot to the body.
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Doherty misses.
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Fedorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fedorov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fedorov takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doherty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fedorov cracks Doherty with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Fedorov.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doherty.
Doherty throws a lazy right hand but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fedorov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.

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 Nathan Fedorov.
I think Doherty 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: RISE X29
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Goode wants to clinch.
Fedorov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fedorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goode digs a good hook to Fedorov's body.
Goode misses with a shot to the body
and Fedorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fedorov tries to clinch up.
A big right from Goode misses.
Fedorov throws out a counter right but Goode avoids it with no problem.
Goode fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fedorov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goode swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fedorov 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.
Fedorov scores with a jab to the body.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goode.
Goode misses with an uppercut. Fedorov saw that one coming.
Goode throws a lazy uppercut
and Fedorov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goode misses the body punch
and Fedorov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Goode rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fedorov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fedorov scores with a decent looking hook.
Fedorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goode throws a big shot that misses.
Goode lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fedorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Fedorov lands a nice hook to Goode's body. Goode takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fedorov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goode at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fedorov.
Goode tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Goode.
Goode misses with a double jab.
Goode is breathing heavily.
Fedorov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goode wants to clinch.
Fedorov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Goode tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fedorov! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goode swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fedorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedorov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goode counters with a straight right hand.
Goode misses with a body shot.
Fedorov throws out a counter right but Goode avoids it with no problem.
Goode throws a poor cross that misses
and Goode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fedorov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goode is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fedorov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice shot by Goode.
Fedorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goode.
A left and a right from Goode both land. Nice combination.
Fedorov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goode has time to react.
Fedorov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fedorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Fedorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goode misses the body punch
and Fedorov counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Goode misses with a double jab.
Fedorov throws a body punch but Goode moves out of range.
Goode seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Goode throws a combination that misses
and Fedorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Goode is rocked!
Goode throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fedorov.
Fedorov connects with a right hand. Goode shakes it off.
Oh Goode is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fedorov drops Goode with a big left hand! Goode is injured, injured bad! Fedorov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Fedorov!
Nathan Fedorov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RISE 64:
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Kaspersky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fedorov! But no joy.
Fedorov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaspersky moves away.
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Kaspersky moves away and avoids it.
Kaspersky feinted with a counter takedown.
Kaspersky throws a right and a left that Fedorov avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Fedorov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fedorov throws out the jab.
Fedorov misses with a body shot.
Kaspersky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fedorov sprawls and moves away.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedorov. Kaspersky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaspersky tries to counter with a takedown but Fedorov is quick to defend against it.
Fedorov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kaspersky slips a straight right by Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Kaspersky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fedorov is not content to let Kaspersky control the position.
Fedorov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaspersky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaspersky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fedorov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaspersky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaspersky thows a huge punch but Fedorov dodges it nicely.
Kaspersky is nestled in close to Fedorov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kaspersky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fedorov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Kaspersky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fedorov's head.
Fedorov wants to improve his position but Kaspersky is controlling well.
Kaspersky thows a huge punch but Fedorov dodges it nicely.
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!
Fedorov trying to hold on to Kaspersky's head to control him but Kaspersky postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kaspersky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaspersky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fedorov wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Kaspersky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaspersky lands a nice short elbow.
Kaspersky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fedorov taking some punishment here, with Kaspersky in his half guard.
Kaspersky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fedorov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fedorov wants to improve his position but Kaspersky is controlling well.
Kaspersky working over Fedorov with some ground and pound. Fedorov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Fedorov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fedorov is refusing to be controlled, as Kaspersky sits in half guard.
Fedorov is trying to stand.
Kaspersky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kaspersky perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fedorov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fedorov tries to get to full guard but Kaspersky has control of the leg.
Fedorov wants to control but Kaspersky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kaspersky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fedorov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kaspersky.
Fedorov wants to sweep here but Kaspersky controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Kaspersky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kaspersky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kaspersky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaspersky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaspersky throws a big right hand that misses.
Fedorov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaspersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaspersky throws a big right hand that misses.
Fedorov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaspersky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaspersky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaspersky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fedorov working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaspersky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that round.
That's time! Kaspersky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kaspersky misses with a head kick.
Kaspersky tries to land a front kick but Fedorov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fedorov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kaspersky is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fighters circling - Fedorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaspersky changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaspersky moves away.
Kaspersky tries to counter with a takedown but Fedorov is quick to defend against it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fedorov enables Kaspersky to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fedorov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fedorov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kaspersky dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Kaspersky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fedorov is avoiding damage well.
Kaspersky throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kaspersky working away.#T1#
Kaspersky is chipping away with strikes.
Kaspersky grinds an elbow into Fedorov's temple.
Kaspersky creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Fedorov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kaspersky lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kaspersky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fedorov can do to turn this around?
Kaspersky throws an elbow but Fedorov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fedorov is not content to let Kaspersky control the position.
Fedorov is looking to regain half guard here but Kaspersky keeps moving and retains side control.
Kaspersky working the head with strikes.
Kaspersky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fedorov is avoiding damage well.
Kaspersky landing strikes. #SUB#
Kaspersky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fedorov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Kaspersky tries to score with some ground and pound. Fedorov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kaspersky lands some shots froms side control.
Kaspersky trying to control the action but Fedorov is working from the bottom.
Kaspersky 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.
Kaspersky lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaspersky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fedorov is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaspersky.
Kaspersky working away.
Fedorov is trying to get back to half guard.
Fedorov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fedorov wants to control but Kaspersky postures up.#T3#
Kaspersky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kaspersky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kaspersky working the ground and pound but Fedorov is defending the strikes.
Kaspersky lands an elbow.
Kaspersky working the ground and pound from side control.
Fedorov being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Kaspersky wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fedorov, who protects the arm well.
Kaspersky scores with punches from side control.
Kaspersky lands some shots froms side control.
Fedorov struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedorov tries to buck Kaspersky off but Kaspersky is having none of it.#T4#
A control attempt from Fedorov but he's now mounted!
Fedorov can't escape the position.
Kaspersky connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Kaspersky in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kaspersky breaks from Fedorov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kaspersky is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fedorov can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#Fedorov is rocked!
Kaspersky loads up with a big shot that hurts Fedorov! He's pulled Kaspersky in close but Kaspersky has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Fedorov survive? More strikes from Kaspersky and Fedorov is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nikolai Kaspersky!
A very excited looking Nikolai Kaspersky 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: SENSEI FC 14
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1##CL#
Habbestano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Habbestano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fedorov lands a hook that snaps the head of Habbestano backwards.
Fedorov misses with a punch to the body.
Habbestano is trying to pull guard but Fedorov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fedorov lands a hook that snaps the head of Habbestano backwards.
Fedorov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fedorov wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Habbestano to work.
Fedorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fedorov tries to throw a body punch but Habbestano avoids it by throwing Fedorov back against the cage.
Fedorov prevents the takedown attempt.
Fedorov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fedorov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Habbestano tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomar Habbestano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov is pressed up against the cage. Habbestano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fedorov down to the mat. Fedorov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Habbestano with a poor takedown
and Fedorov counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fedorov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fedorov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Habbestano is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Habbestano closes the distance and clinches up with Fedorov, looking for a takedown. Habbestano pushes Fedorov against the cage but Fedorov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Fedorov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fedorov!
Habbestano darts in trying to clinch
and Fedorov counters with a nice body shot.
Fedorov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fedorov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fedorov throws a shot to the body.
Habbestano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fedorov connects with a right hand. Habbestano shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedorov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Habbestano backs up against the cage.
Habbestano closes the distance but Fedorov moves to the side
and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Fedorov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Fedorov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fedorov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Habbestano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Habbestano moves to clinch but Fedorov breaks away
and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Habbestano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fedorov, pushing him back against the cage.
Fedorov prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fedorov lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedorov.
Fedorov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fedorov is pushing Habbestano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fedorov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
A short right from Fedorov on the inside.
Habbestano stalling in the clinch but Fedorov improves position.
The referee calls for Fedorov to work.
Fedorov is leaning against Habbestano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fedorov is stalling here.
Habbestano fails to pull guard.
Habbestano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fedorov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Fedorov.
Fedorov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fedorov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fedorov looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Fedorov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Habbestano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fedorov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Donk. Fedorov catches Habbestano right on the button with a cross.
Fedorov jabs Habbestano right on the nose. Habbestano blinks but takes it well.
Fedorov scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Habbestano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fedorov scores with a shot to the side of Habbestano's head.
Fedorov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Fedorov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fedorov jabs Habbestano right on the nose. Habbestano blinks but takes it well.
A jab lands there for Fedorov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Habbestano has his takedown stuffed
and Fedorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedorov scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Habbestano tries to move into range but Fedorov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Habbestano with a poor takedown
and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Fedorov thuds his right hand into Habbestano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Habbestano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fedorov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Habbestano. Habbestano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fedorov cracks Habbestano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fedorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fedorov throws a good cross that connects.
Fedorov scores with a decent looking hook.
Fedorov scores with a sloppy right hand. Habbestano should have avoided that one.
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!
Habbestano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Habbestano fails with the takedown
and Fedorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Habbestano is rocked!
Habbestano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fedorov connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Habbestano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Habbestano there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Habbestano tries for a takedown but Fedorov circles away easily
and Fedorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomar Habbestano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Habbestano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot lands for Fedorov.
Habbestano walks into a left hand.
Fedorov lands with a cross.
Fedorov drops Habbestano with a straight right hand, right on the button! Fedorov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Fedorov!
A relieved looking Nathan Fedorov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jomar Habbestano had this to say: 'I was bested tonight. I'll try to make sure this never happens again. I'll be back, I assure you. Thanks for coming out to watch me fight guys!'.

Event: SENSEI FC 7
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the body from Tatewaki misses
and Fedorov counters with a left to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fedorov!
Fedorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatewaki is just out of range.
Tatewaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatewaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fedorov lands a slapping body shot.
Tatewaki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fedorov scores with a decent looking hook.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Tatewaki moves out of range.
Tatewaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatewaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Tatewaki moves out of range.
Fedorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatewaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fedorov sizes up Tatewaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov loads up on a big right hand but Tatewaki slips the punch.#T1#
A cross from Fedorov lands.
Tatewaki gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#Tatewaki is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Fedorov engages and cracks Tatewaki with a massive lead left hook - Tatewaki tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Fedorov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Fedorov!
After winning the bout, Nathan Fedorov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SENSEI FC 1
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Fedorov is looking to clinch but Ichirou is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ichirou misses the target.
Fedorov lands a lovely overhand right.
Fedorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ichirou counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov scores with a jab to the head.
Fedorov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ichirou throwing a counter right hand but Fedorov manages to avoid it.#CL#
Ichirou closes the distance and pushes Fedorov back into the cage.
Fedorov misses with a body punch.
Ichirou lands an elbow that stopped Fedorov in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedorov.
Fedorov can't break the clinch. #BC#
Ichirou manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedorov missing with a left hand there. Ichirou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ichirou looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ichirou sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Ichirou closes the distance and pushes Fedorov back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Fedorov.
Fedorov trying to stall but Ichirou improves his position. #T1#
Ichirou stalling the fight. #BC#
Ichirou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ichirou moves into the clinch.
Ichirou lands an elbow that stopped Fedorov in his tracks for a moment.
Fedorov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ichirou scores with a shot to the side of Fedorov's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ichirou. #BC#
Ichirou breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Ichirou moves into the clinch.
Fedorov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ichirou backwards.
Fedorov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fedorov has had enough of the clinch but Ichirou keeps him there for the moment.
Ichirou stalling against the cage.
Fedorov misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ichirou.
Fedorov trying to control the position but instead, Ichirou has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fedorov into the cage.
Ichirou creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Fedorov fails to land.
Ichirou scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Ichirou breaks the clinch. #CL#
Ichirou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ichirou as the two fighters clinch.
Ichirou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ichirou throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fedorov is trying to stall.
Ichirou stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ichirou - that landed with a thud.
Fedorov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fedorov lands an uppercut.
Ichirou landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ichirou stalling in the clinch.
Fedorov working aggressively here. #T3#
Fedorov blocks an elbow strike.
Ichirou blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Ichirou holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ichirou blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Ichirou with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Nathan Fedorov has been cut.
Fedorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ichirou.
Ichirou lands with a left to the head.
Ichirou gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ichirou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fedorov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ichirou lands with a right to the head.
Ichirou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ichirou leaning against his opponent.
Fedorov misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ichirou scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Ichirou is struggling to control the position.
Fedorov working hard to break the clinch.
Ichirou lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Ichirou.
Ichirou tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ichirou is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ichirou lands a shoulder strike.
Ichirou stalling against the cage.
Ichirou scores with a knee to the head.
Ichirou pushes Fedorov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Ichirou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ichirou wants to clinch up but Fedorov keeps it at a distance.
Fedorov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fedorov scores with a nice right hand.
Fedorov lands a nice looking body shot.
Ichirou tries to clinch there but Fedorov circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sugawara Ichirou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fedorov's cut.
That's time! Ichirou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Ichirou darts in and clinches Fedorov up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ichirou as the two fighters clinch.
Ichirou will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fedorov up against the cage.
Fedorov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Ichirou to work.
Fedorov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ichirou is pushing Fedorov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ichirou landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Ichirou.
Ichirou is struggling to control the position.
Ichirou stalling the fight.
Ichirou blocks an uppercut.
Fedorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Fedorov tries to break the clinch but Ichirou is controlling the position.
Ichirou lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fedorov.
Ichirou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fedorov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fedorov blocks an elbow strike.
Ichirou just leaning against Fedorov, taking a breather.
Ichirou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Ichirou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ichirou blocking some punches.
Fedorov misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Ichirou - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ichirou.
Nice elbow from Ichirou.
Ichirou is leaning against Fedorov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ichirou effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Ichirou manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Fedorov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ichirou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Fedorov tries to keep at a distance but Ichirou has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ichirou lands a left hand.
Ichirou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fedorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ichirou's elbow.
Ichirou blocks an uppercut.
Ichirou will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fedorov up against the cage.
Ichirou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ichirou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fedorov misses with a punch to the body.
Ichirou stalling the fight.
Ichirou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fedorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ichirou.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ichirou takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Come on Ichirou - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ichirou seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ichirou is working Fedorov over against the cage.
Fedorov tries to stall but Ichirou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fedorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ichirou.
Ichirou lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ichirou has Fedorov pushed against the cage.
Ichirou lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fedorov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ichirou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fedorov can do to turn this around?
Fedorov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ichirou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fedorov trying to stall but Ichirou improves his position. #BC#
Ichirou manages to break the clinch.
Ichirou ducks right into an uppercut from Fedorov.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fedorov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fedorov duly obliges. #T4##CL#
Ichirou clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ichirou tries to land a knee to the head but Fedorov blocks with his arms.
Fedorov tries to stall but Ichirou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fedorov working hard to break the clinch.
Ichirou stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ichirou takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Ichirou manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Ichirou takes the fight into the clinch.
Ichirou has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short uppercut from Ichirou.
Ichirou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fedorov's efforts to push away.
Fedorov trying to control the position but instead, Ichirou has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fedorov into the cage.
A short right from Ichirou on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sugawara Ichirou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fedorov'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#
Fedorov tries to keep at a distance but Ichirou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ichirou taking a breather.#BC#
Ichirou breaks the clinch.
Fedorov throws a shot to the body.
Ichirou tries to close the distance and clinch but Fedorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fedorov cracks Ichirou with an open hand slap.
Nice straight punches there by Ichirou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ichirou.#CL#
Ichirou clinches up against the cage.
Fedorov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ichirou controls his hands.
Fedorov tries to break the clinch but Ichirou is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ichirou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fedorov's efforts to push away.
Sugawara Ichirou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Fedorov fails to land.
Fedorov being controlled against the cage.
Fedorov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Ichirou avoiding damage.
Nathan Fedorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ichirou scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Ichirou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fedorov wants to clinch.
It looked like Ichirou was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Ichirou closes the distance and clinches.
Fedorov is trying to force a seperation but Ichirou has the dominant position.
Ichirou with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ichirou scores with a shot to the side of Fedorov's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fedorov is trying to push Ichirou away but Ichirou has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fedorov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Fedorov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Ichirou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Ichirou has closed the distance and engaged Fedorov in a clinch.
Fedorov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fedorov tries to break the clinch but Ichirou is controlling the position.
Ichirou taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ichirou displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fedorov up against the cage.
Fedorov tries to stall but Ichirou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ichirou taking a breather.
Fedorov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fedorov letting Ichirou take a breather here.
Fedorov is trying to force a seperation but Ichirou has the dominant position.#T3#
Ichirou blocking some punches.
Ichirou blocking some punches.
Fedorov letting Ichirou take a breather here.
Ichirou slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sugawara Ichirou.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ichirou.
Fedorov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ichirou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ichirou darts in and clinches Fedorov up against the cage.#BC#
Ichirou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Ichirou.
A left lands for Ichirou.#CL#
Ichirou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fedorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ichirou's elbow.
Ichirou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Fedorov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ichirou lands a shot 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!
Fedorov is trying to break the clinch but Ichirou is controlling him.#T4#
Fedorov looking to slow down the pace here.
Fedorov lands a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ichirou.
Ichirou lands an elbow just above Fedorov 's eye.
A short uppercut from Fedorov.
Fedorov letting Ichirou take a breather here.
Ichirou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ichirou lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fedorov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ichirou comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ichirou controlling the action here for a moment.
Ichirou blocking some punches.
Sugawara Ichirou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fedorov looking to slow down the pace here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sugawara Ichirou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ichirou, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sugawara Ichirou!

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