Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 18: Mendez vs Simons
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Lyashenko throws the left hand but Daxton avoids the punch easily.
Lyashenko throws a big shot that misses.
Daxton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lyashenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daxton looks to land a body kick but Lyashenko moved away.
Lyashenko tries to clinch up but Daxton circles away and keeps his distance.
Lyashenko feints a jab promting Daxton to slip. Lyashenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Daxton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Euan Daxton has been cut.
Lyashenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daxton manages to avoid it.
Daxton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Kyrylo Lyashenko has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyashenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lyashenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Daxton to counter with a crisp jab.
Lyashenko throws a series of punches but Daxton avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Daxton.
Kyrylo Lyashenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyashenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daxton.
Lyashenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daxton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lyashenko thinking. #T1#
Daxton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lyashenko tries to clinch there but Daxton circles away.
As Lyashenko looks to move away, Daxton throws a big counter combo but Lyashenko just gets out of the way.
Daxton blocks a jab.
Daxton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Daxton connects with a leg kick.
Lyashenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daxton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daxton misses with a low kick.
Lyashenko thuds a left hand into Daxton's body.
Daxton misses with a body shot.
Lyashenko throws a right hand that Daxton ducks under and follows up with a left that Daxton also avoids with ease.
A big right from Lyashenko misses.
Lyashenko misses with a series of wild punches.
It appears Daxton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lyashenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daxton.
Lyashenko throws an off balance right hand
and Daxton counters with a body kick.
Lyashenko scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Lyashenko slips a jab and a cross from Daxton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyashenko throws a big shot that misses.
Lyashenko is looking to clinch but Daxton is avoiding it.
Lyashenko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDaxton.
Lyashenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Lyashenko 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.
Lyashenko misses with a wild combination.
Daxton is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lyashenko swings for the body but Daxton moves out of range. #CL2#
Daxton gets tackled into the cage by Lyashenko. Lyashenko maintains the clinch.
Lyashenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A bit of stalling here from Lyashenko. #BC#
Daxton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lyashenko.
Daxton slips under a jab from Lyashenko.
Daxton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daxton looks to land a combination. Lyashenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Lyashenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lyashenko lands with a hook. Daxton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A solid body kick from Daxton.
Lyashenko misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Daxton.
Lyashenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lyashenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Daxton.
Daxton moves away from the strike by Lyashenko.
Daxton keeps the fight on the outside.
Lyashenko tries to clinch but Daxton is having none of it.
Lyashenko throws a hook but Daxton avoids it easily.
Daxton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Lyashenko clinches up against the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daxton prevents a body shot from Lyashenko.
Daxton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daxton lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Kyrylo Lyashenko's cut even more.
Lyashenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Daxton is keeping busy.
Lyashenko avoids the elbow strike from Daxton, against the cage.
Daxton blocking some punches.
Lyashenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Daxton. #BC#
Daxton manages to break the clinch.
Daxton misses with a low kick.
Lyashenko moves in looking to clinch but Daxton pushes him off.
Lyashenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daxton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lyashenko tries to clinch there but Daxton circles away.
Daxton throws a big counter combination but Lyashenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Lyashenko closes the distance and clinches.
Lyashenko wants to stall. #BC#
Daxton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Euan Daxton will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Daxton feints with a jab and clips Lyashenko right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Lyashenko is sent crashing into the canvas and Daxton leaps in for the kill! Lyashenko tries to get to his feet but Daxton is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Lyashenko is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Euan Daxton!
Euan Daxton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: NYF 16: McCoy vs Cillian
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Nice body punch from Lyashenko.
Salad misses with a shot to the body
and Lyashenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Lyashenko as he connects with a hook.
Salad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Lyashenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lyashenko lands with a nice body punch.
Lyashenko digs a good body shot into Salad's ribs.#CL#
Lyashenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Salad has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short right from Lyashenko on the inside.
Lyashenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lyashenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lyashenko seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lyashenko slows down the pace here.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Lyashenko slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Lyashenko. #T1#
Lyashenko stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kyrylo Lyashenko.
Nice jab there from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lyashenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Lyashenko drives through and clinches with Salad against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko is working Salad over against the cage.
Lyashenko lands with a light punch inside.
Lyashenko pushes Salad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyashenko slows down the pace here.
Lyashenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyashenko lands a shoulder strike.
Lyashenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Lyashenko slows down the pace here.
Lyashenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lyashenko smiles and moves away.
Lyashenko lands a jab to Salad's midsection.
Salad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salad looks winded!
Lyashenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Lyashenko rushes Salad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lands a right hand.
Lyashenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salad or not.
A right hand to the body from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Lyashenko stalling the fight.
Lyashenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Lyashenko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lyashenko is pushing Salad up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Salad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lyashenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kyrylo Lyashenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tater Salad.
Lyashenko scores with the left hand. Salad knows he should have avoided that one.
Lyashenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lyashenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salad's hands.
Lyashenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4##CL2#
Salad moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Lyashenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Lyashenko.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
Nice body punch from Lyashenko - that landed with a thud.
Lyashenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Salad up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lyashenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyashenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyrylo Lyashenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Lyashenko rushes Salad and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lyashenko.
Kyrylo Lyashenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
A short uppercut from Lyashenko.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
A left hand lands to the body for Lyashenko.
Lyashenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lyashenko is working Salad over against the cage.
Lyashenko is struggling to control the position.
Lyashenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyashenko lands an uppercut.
Salad is breathing heavily.
Lyashenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kyrylo Lyashenko.
Lyashenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Lyashenko closes the distance and pushes Salad back into the cage.#T1#
Lyashenko lands a body punch.
Lyashenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salad can do to turn this around?
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lyashenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lyashenko slowing the pace effectively.
Lyashenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lyashenko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lyashenko lands with a right to the head.
Lyashenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Lyashenko lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Salad is rocked!
Good body shot from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Salad up against the cage.
Lyashenko scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Lyashenko digs a right hand underneath Salad's ribcage. Salad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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 body shot lands from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko scores with a hook to the body.
Lyashenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Nice body punch from Lyashenko.
Stalling in the clinch from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lyashenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Lyashenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Lyashenko on the inside.
Lyashenko controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
Salad takes a shot to the head.
Lyashenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Salad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lyashenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Lyashenko as the two fighters clinch.
Lyashenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Salad tries to pull guard but Lyashenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Salad drops back down to his feet.
Lyashenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Lyashenko digs a right hand into Salad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salad's gas tank. #T4#
Lyashenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lyashenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lyashenko gets through Salad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyashenko.
A short uppercut from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko scores with a shot to the side of Salad's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyashenko is leaning against Salad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lyashenko lands with a left to the head.
Lyashenko lands a right hand.
Lyashenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Lyashenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lyashenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lyashenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lyashenko stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyrylo Lyashenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Lyashenko moves into range and clinches up with Salad.
Salad takes a shot to the head.
Lyashenko pushes Salad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyashenko stops a takedown attempt from Salad.
Lyashenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salads head.
Salad jumps guard but Lyashenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lyashenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.#KD#
Lyashenko drops Salad onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Salad is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Salad is still on wobbly legs! Can Lyashenko finish him?
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!
Lyashenko is pushing Salad up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Salad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lyashenko dips a shoulder and cracks Salad with a mighty uppercut! Salad falls back against the cage and Lyashenko unloads with a barrage of strikes! Salad is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lyashenko screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyrylo Lyashenko!
Kyrylo Lyashenko gave a mention to IC&E Nutrition (& 10% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Tater Salad spoke after the fight, saying 'You May Have Defeated Tater Salad, But You Will Pay For It In A Few Hours, Mark My Words!!. Check Out Your Fighters Injury!! Probably Shitting His Guts Out. Tater Salad Happens To Us All Sometimes. Lets Have A Moment Of Silence For Tater Salad.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2023

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Stubbs.
Stubbs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Kyrylo Lyashenko has been cut.
Stubbs throws a series of punches but Lyashenko moves out of range.
Lyashenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stubbs with a body shot.
Stubbs throws an overhand right that lands on Lyashenko's shoulder, as Lyashenko tries to avoid the shot.
Lyashenko 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.
Stubbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyashenko is just out of range.
Stubbs throws a combination. Lyashenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stubbs throws a lazy right hand but Lyashenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lyashenko unleashes a big counter combination but Stubbs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stubbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stubbs throws a shot to the body.
Lyashenko punishes Stubbs's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stubbs blocks a jab.
Stubbs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lyashenko manages to circle out of the way.
Stubbs cracks Lyashenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Lyashenko closes the distance and clinches.
Stubbs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lyashenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stubbs blocks a body shot from Lyashenko. #T1##BC#
Stubbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lyashenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Lyashenko rushes Stubbs and presses him up against the cage.
Stubbs is trying to break the clinch but Lyashenko is controlling him.
Lyashenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Stubbs.
Lyashenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lyashenko is struggling to control the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stubbs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Lyashenko pushes Stubbs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyashenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lyashenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stubbs is trying to force a seperation but Lyashenko has the dominant position.
Lyashenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lyashenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stubbs backwards.
Lyashenko lands with a left to the head.
Stubbs tries to break free but Lyashenko pushes him back against the cage.
Lyashenko can't find room to land a body shot as Stubbs controls the action.
Good body shot from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lyashenko taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Lyashenko's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T3#
Lyashenko is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kyrylo Lyashenko.
Lyashenko throws a jab when Stubbs was well out of range.
Lyashenko throws a hook but Stubbs avoids it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lyashenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stubbs backwards.
Stubbs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lyashenko has Stubbs pushed against the cage.
Lyashenko'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.
Lyashenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stubbs up against the cage.
Lyashenko is stalling here. #T4#
Lyashenko tries to work over Stubbs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Stubbs manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Lyashenko misses
and Stubbs counters with a stiff right hand.
Lyashenko scores with a hook.
Lyashenko throws a series of punches but Stubbs moves out of range.
Stubbs 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. #CUT#That has opened up Kyrylo Lyashenko's cut even more.
Stubbs tests Lyashenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyashenko avoids the body shot from Stubbs.
Lyashenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stubbs throws a jab when Lyashenko was well out of range.
Stubbs cracks Lyashenko with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lyashenko tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Stubbs pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lyashenko is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Stubbs!
William Stubbs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHKI 25
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Lyashenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Feeny has closed the distance and engaged Lyashenko in a clinch.
Lyashenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyashenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lyashenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyashenko.
Feeny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lyashenko's elbow.
Feeny can't find room to land a body shot as Lyashenko controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Lyashenko.
Feeny blocks a body shot from Lyashenko.
A hook to the body from Lyashenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyashenko lands a right hand.
A short left from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko stalling.
Feeny missing with knees to the body.
Feeny tries to throw a body punch but Lyashenko avoids it by throwing Feeny back against the cage.
Lyashenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Feenys head. #T1#
Lyashenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Feeny lands a nice elbow.
Feeny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lyashenko lands with a right to the head.
Lyashenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyashenko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyashenko.
Feeny is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lyashenko is defending well for now.
Feeny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feeny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Feeny struggles to land a body shot inside as Lyashenko controls his hands.
Lyashenko stalls.
Lyashenko pushes Feeny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lyashenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Feeny backwards.
Feeny trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lyashenko. #T2#
Lyashenko digs a right hand into Feeny's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Feeny's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
Feeny trying to land knees to the body.
Feeny takes a shot to the head.
Lyashenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Feenys head.
Lyashenko slows down the pace here.
Feeny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lyashenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Feeny misses with a punch to the body.
Lyashenko stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lyashenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lyashenko prevents a body shot from Feeny.
Lyashenko lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Lyashenko lands an uppercut.
Lyashenko lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Lyashenko to work.
Lyashenko is stalling here.
Lyashenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lyashenko taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kyrylo Lyashenko.
Lyashenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Feeny, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Feeny fails with a takedown attempt.
Lyashenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lyashenko lands with a straight right. Feeny didn't see that one coming.
Feeny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that Lyashenko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Feeny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lyashenko.
Feeny misses with a looping left.
Feeny misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Lyashenko moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lyashenko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyashenko.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Feeny tries to throw a body punch but Lyashenko avoids it by throwing Feeny back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feeny misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lyashenko.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lyashenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lyashenko stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyashenko.
Feeny working aggressively here.
Feeny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lyashenko stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lyashenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lyashenko continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyrylo Lyashenko 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#
Feeny fails with a takedown attempt.
Lyashenko throws a body punch but Feeny moves out of range. #CL#
Lyashenko tries to keep at a distance but Feeny has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lyashenko presses Feeny against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lyashenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lyashenko.
Feeny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lyashenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lyashenko controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kyrylo Lyashenko.
Lyashenko moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1##CL#
Feeny gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lyashenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Feenys head.
Feeny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyrylo Lyashenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lyashenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Feenys head.
Lyashenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Feeny or not.
Lyashenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lyashenko pushes Feeny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for Lyashenko to work.
Feeny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lyashenko's elbow.
Lyashenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Feeny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lyashenko lands a right hand.
Lyashenko presses Feeny against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lyashenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Feeny backwards.
Lyashenko pushes Feeny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Feeny backwards.
Lyashenko lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Feeny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lyashenko's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko stalls.
Lyashenko works on Feeny's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Lyashenko.
Lyashenko stalling against the cage.
Lyashenko blocks a body shot from Feeny.
Lyashenko lands an uppercut.
Lyashenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Feeny up against the cage.
Feeny tries to throw a body punch but Lyashenko avoids it by throwing Feeny back against the cage.
A short left from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko gets through Feeny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lyashenko lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Feeny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lyashenko's elbow.
Lyashenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Feeny.
A nice left hand lands by Lyashenko.
Feeny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lyashenko cracks Feeny with a nice body shot.
Lyashenko is struggling to control the position.
Feeny takes a shot to the head.
Feeny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
A short right from Lyashenko on the inside.
Feeny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lyashenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lyashenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Feeny or not.
Lyashenko lands an uppercut.#T4#
Lyashenko is leaning against Feeny and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lyashenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lyashenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Feeny up against the cage.
Lyashenko 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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyashenko.
Stalling in the clinch from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lands a nice uppercut.
Lyashenko lands a body punch.
Lyashenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lyashenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lyashenko.
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lyashenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Feeny up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lyashenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyrylo Lyashenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Lyashenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Feeny, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Feeny fails to land.
Lyashenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lyashenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lyashenko stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyashenko.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lyashenko.
Feeny tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lyashenko avoids it.
Feeny misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lyashenko.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feeny lands a knee to the body.
Lyashenko blocks a body shot from Feeny.
Lyashenko gets through Feeny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lyashenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Feeny tries to throw a body punch but Lyashenko avoids it by throwing Feeny back against the cage.
Lyashenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Feeny backwards. #T1#
Lyashenko effectively controlling the action here.
Feeny misses with some punches.
Lyashenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Feeny backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lyashenko.
Feeny struggles to land a body shot inside as Lyashenko controls his hands.
Lyashenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lyashenko lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Lyashenko.
Lyashenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lyashenko stalls.
Feeny misses with a body punch.
Lyashenko is working Feeny over against the cage.
Lyashenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lyashenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lyashenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harold Feeny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lyashenko lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko slowing the pace effectively.
Feeny misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lyashenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyashenko lands a shoulder strike.
Lyashenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lyashenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Feeny backwards.
Feeny tries to land knees in the clinch but Lyashenko avoids the damage to the body.
Lyashenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Feeny backwards.
Feeny misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lyashenko.
A short uppercut from Lyashenko.
Feeny tries to land knees in the clinch but Lyashenko avoids the damage to the body.
Lyashenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Feeny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lyashenko.
A head punch on the inside from Feeny fails to land. #T3#
Lyashenko lands a body punch.
Lyashenko just leaning against Feeny, taking a breather.
Feeny tries to work over Lyashenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lyashenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lyashenko'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.
Feeny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
Lyashenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Feeny misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lyashenko.
Feeny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Feeny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lyashenko's elbow.
Lyashenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Feeny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feeny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyashenko avoiding damage.
Feeny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lyashenko's elbow.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
Feeny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Feeny can't find room to land a body shot as Lyashenko controls the action.
Feeny has a couple of punches blocked by Lyashenko.
Kyrylo Lyashenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lyashenko prevents a body shot from Feeny.
Lyashenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Lyashenko lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee calls for Lyashenko to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyashenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Lyashenko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lyashenko.
Lyashenko is struggling to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyrylo Lyashenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lyashenko 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyrylo Lyashenko!
Kyrylo Lyashenko managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IC&E Nutrition (& 10% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
The defeated Harold Feeny had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors Tiger Balls (7081) & IC&E Nutrition (6904)'.

Event: MMAHKI 19
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1#
Frank Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lyashenko.
Frank Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lyashenko misses with a hook
and Frank Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lyashenko misses with a body shot #CL#
and Frank Jr moves into the clinch.
Frank Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Lyashenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lyashenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frank Jr backwards.
Frank Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frank Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lyashenko avoiding damage as Frank Jr throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank Jr blocks an uppercut.
Lyashenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyashenko lands with a light punch inside.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
Lyashenko lands with a light punch inside.
Lyashenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Lyashenko tries to work over Frank Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lyashenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Frank Jr stalls.
Lyashenko lands a shot to the body.
Frank Jr lands a knee to the body.
Frank Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Lyashenko blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lyashenko.
Frank Jr with a knee to the head.
Lyashenko stalling in the clinch.
Frank Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Lyashenko to work.
Frank Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Frank Jr misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Lyashenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frank Jr's elbow.
Frank Jr blocking some punches.
Lyashenko stalls.
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!
Frank Jr misses with the head strike.
Lyashenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Frank Jr.
Frank Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lyashenko is keeping busy.
Frank Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lyashenko misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyashenko.
Still in the clinch, Lyashenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frank Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyashenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frank Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank Jr. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lyashenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frank Jr up against the cage.
Frank Jr is looking to control Lyashenko's arms but Lyashenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frank Jr has his back to the cage.
Frank Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Lyashenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyashenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frank Jr's elbow.
Frank Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lyashenko's elbow.
We've been informed that Lyashenko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lyashenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frank Jr prevents a body shot from Lyashenko.
A head punch on the inside from Lyashenko fails to land.
Frank Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Frank Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyashenko.
Frank Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lyashenko's elbow.
Lyashenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lyashenko fails to land. #T4#
Lyashenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lyashenko.
Come on Lyashenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lyashenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lyashenko lands a right hand.
Frank Jr tries a knee to the head but Lyashenko blocks it.
Frank Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Lyashenko avoids the damage to the body.
Frank Jr is looking to control Lyashenko's arms but Lyashenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frank Jr has his back to the cage.
Frank Jr misses with a body punch.
Frank Jr landing knees to the body.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Frank Jr backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lyashenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frank Jr tries a knee to the head but Lyashenko blocks it.
Frank Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lyashenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Darius Frank Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Lyashenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lyashenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lyashenko lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Lyashenko as the two fighters clinch.
Lyashenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lyashenko pushes Frank Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lyashenko pushes Frank Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lyashenko slowing the pace effectively.
Lyashenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lyashenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lyashenko is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank Jr letting Lyashenko take a breather here.
Lyashenko receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Lyashenko takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Frank Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lyashenko is keeping busy.
Lyashenko cracks Frank Jr with a nice body shot.
Lyashenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frank Jr backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Frank Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Frank Jr crunches a lovely knee into Lyashenko's ribcage.
Frank Jr scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Kyrylo Lyashenko has been cut.
Lyashenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lyashenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lyashenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lyashenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lyashenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Frank Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Lyashenko avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Lyashenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lyashenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frank Jr backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lyashenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyashenko.
A head punch on the inside from Lyashenko fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyashenko.
Lyashenko stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Frank Jr.
Frank Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frank Jr gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Frank Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lyashenko tries to throw a body punch but Frank Jr avoids it by throwing Lyashenko back against the cage.
Lyashenko wants to stall.
Frank Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Frank Jr misses with a knee strike.
Lyashenko lands a right hand.
Lyashenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank Jr tries a body shot but Lyashenko blocks it.
Frank Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Lyashenko gets an underhook and turns Frank Jr into the cage.
Lyashenko effectively controlling the action here.
Frank Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Lyashenko is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr with a knee to the head.
Frank Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frank Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Frank Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Frank Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
Frank Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lyashenko is keeping busy.
Frank Jr taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Darius Frank Jr.
Lyashenko takes a swing at Frank Jr's ribcage but misses.
Frank Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frank Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyashenko throws a shot from downtown. Frank Jr moves away and avoids it.
Frank Jr throws a big counter combination but Lyashenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Lyashenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frank Jr trying to control the position but instead, Lyashenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frank Jr into the cage.
Frank Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frank Jr is looking to control Lyashenko's arms but Lyashenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frank Jr has his back to the cage.
Lyashenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Frank Jr up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyrylo Lyashenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kyrylo Lyashenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Frank Jr closes the distance and pushes Lyashenko back into the cage.
Frank Jr is looking to control Lyashenko's arms but Lyashenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frank Jr has his back to the cage.
Frank Jr landing knees to the head.
Lyashenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lyashenko stalling the fight.
Lyashenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Frank Jr crunches a lovely knee into Lyashenko's ribcage.
Frank Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lyashenko 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.
Frank Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lyashenko tries to stall but Frank Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lyashenko blocks an uppercut.
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Lyashenko blocks with his arms. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Lyashenko.
Lyashenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Lyashenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lyashenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lyashenko.
Frank Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lyashenko effectively controlling the action here.
Lyashenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frank Jr is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lyashenko stalling in the clinch.
Lyashenko lands a left hand.
A short right from Lyashenko.
Frank Jr trying to control the position but instead, Lyashenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frank Jr into the cage.
Lyashenko blocking some punches. #T2#
Lyashenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frank Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lyashenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lyashenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lyashenko is working Frank Jr over against the cage.
Lyashenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyashenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
Frank Jr letting Lyashenko take a breather here.
Lyashenko misses with a body punch.
Lyashenko slows down the pace here.
Lyashenko is pushing Frank Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Lyashenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kyrylo Lyashenko.#CL2#
Lyashenko rushes Frank Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frank Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyashenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frank Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Lyashenko gets an underhook and turns Frank Jr into the cage.
Frank Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
Frank Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lyashenko stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Frank Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Frank Jr lands a knee to the head.
Frank Jr letting Lyashenko take a breather here.
Frank Jr working Lyashenko over with knees to the body.
Frank Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lyashenkos head.
Frank Jr blocking some punches.
Frank Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Lyashenko lands an uppercut.
Lyashenko slowing the pace effectively.
Lyashenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank Jr controls his hands.
Frank Jr working Lyashenko over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyashenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frank Jr is keeping busy.
Lyashenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyrylo Lyashenko.
I think Lyashenko 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyrylo Lyashenko!
Kyrylo Lyashenko managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IC&E Nutrition (& 10% Laundry), into his post fight interview.

Event: MMAHKI 14
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Ideaale dives in and grabs Lyashenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lyashenko pushes down on Ideaale's head and hops out.
Lyashenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ideaale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lyashenko throws out the jab.
Ideaale takes a swing at Lyashenko's ribcage but misses.
Ideaale's coach down at AU's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ideaale's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Ideaale shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ideaale was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ideaale lands some shots froms side control.
Lyashenko is trying to get back to his feet.
Ideaale trying to control the position but Lyashenko is working away.
Ideaale works to advance to full mount. Lyashenko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Ideaale controlling from the full mount.
Lyashenko's coaches at Hilo MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lyashenko is in a horrible position here. Ideaale smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ideaale moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Ideaale has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lyashenko is in real trouble here. Ideaale gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lyashenko is tapping out! Ideaale wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alee Ideaale!
A very excited looking Alee Ideaale 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: MMAHKI 8
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Lyashenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lyashenko tries to throw a body punch but Matthaus avoids it by throwing Lyashenko back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyashenko.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matthaus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lyashenko blocks a body shot from Matthaus.
Lyashenko blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus prevents a body shot from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Lyashenko has Matthaus pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Lyashenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthaus.
Matthaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lyashenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthaus lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyashenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthaus takes a shot to the head.
Matthaus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lyashenko stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthaus. #T1#
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Matthaus lands a body punch.
Matthaus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lyashenko is trying to stall.
Matthaus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lyashenko.
Lyashenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matthaus up against the cage.
Lyashenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthaus lands with a light punch inside.
Lyashenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyashenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Matthaus controls his hands.
A short right from Matthaus on the inside.
Matthaus misses with some punches.
Lyashenko is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyashenko. #T2#
Matthaus scores with a shot to the side of Lyashenko's head.
Matthaus tries to work over Lyashenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matthaus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lyashenko backwards.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthaus.
Matthaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyashenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Matthaus gets an underhook and turns Lyashenko into the cage.
Matthaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthaus lands a left hand.
Lyashenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lyashenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Matthaus - that landed with a thud.
Lyashenko blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus tries a body shot but Lyashenko blocks it.
Matthaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lyashenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthaus lands a shoulder strike.
Lyashenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matthaus has a couple of punches blocked by Lyashenko.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Lyashenko lands a left hand.
Lyashenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Matthaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyashenko misses with a body punch.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Lyashenko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lyashenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyashenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Matthaus.
Matthaus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lyashenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matthaus is trying to stall.
Lyashenko lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyashenko. #T4#
Lyashenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Matthaus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lyashenko looking to stall.
Lyashenko cracks Matthaus with a nice body shot.
Matthaus pushes Lyashenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matthaus misses with some punches.
Matthaus misses with some punches.
Lyashenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyashenko.
Lyashenko slows down the pace here.
Matthaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Matthaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Matthaus.
Matthaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lyashenko.
Matthaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lothar Matthaus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Matthaus connects with a crisp jab.
Lyashenko misses with a straight right.
Matthaus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Matthaus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lyashenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Lyashenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lyashenko stalls.
Matthaus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lyashenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Matthaus gets an underhook and turns Lyashenko into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Matthaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matthaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthaus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lyashenko can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Lyashenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lyashenko working aggressively here.
Lyashenko scores with a shot to the side of Matthaus's head.
Lyashenko stalling in the clinch.
Lyashenko misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Lyashenko'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.
Lyashenko stalling in the clinch but Matthaus improves position.
Matthaus being controlled against the cage.
Matthaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matthaus.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Matthaus can't find room to land a body shot as Lyashenko controls the action.
Matthaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthaus lands a left hand.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matthaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyashenko lands a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Lothar Matthaus has been cut.
Matthaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lyashenko controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Matthaus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matthaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyashenko.
Matthaus lands with a left to the head.
Matthaus takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matthaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyashenko leaning against his opponent.
Matthaus lands a body punch.
Lyashenko blocks an uppercut.
Lyashenko lands a left hand.
Matthaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Lyashenko controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Lyashenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lyashenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthaus prevents a body shot from Lyashenko.
A bit of stalling here from Matthaus.
Matthaus throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matthaus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Matthaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyashenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyashenko.
Lyashenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lyashenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lyashenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthaus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Lyashenko on the inside.
Lyashenko has Matthaus pushed against the cage.
Lyashenko blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lands a nice uppercut.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
Lyashenko cracks Matthaus with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lyashenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matthaus backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land. #T4#
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
Lyashenko stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyashenko lands a body punch.
Lyashenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lyashenko just leaning against Matthaus, taking a breather.
Matthaus has a couple of punches blocked by Lyashenko.
Matthaus taking a breather.
Lyashenko lands an uppercut.
Matthaus can't find room to land a body shot as Lyashenko controls the action.
Lyashenko stalling in the clinch.
Lyashenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lyashenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Lyashenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthaus takes a shot to the head.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Lyashenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
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 Lothar Matthaus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lothar Matthaus'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#
Lyashenko is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lyashenko misses the target.
Lyashenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lyashenko misses with a looping right.
Matthaus scores with a jab to the body.
Matthaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lyashenko. Matthaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lyashenko wants to clinch.
Matthaus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Matthaus pushes Lyashenko up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Matthaus.
Matthaus is looking to control Lyashenko's arms but Lyashenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matthaus has his back to the cage.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
Lyashenko stalls.
Matthaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Lyashenko controls his hands. #T1#
Lyashenko looking to stall.
Lyashenko blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyashenko blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Matthaus.
Matthaus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lyashenko wants to stall.
Matthaus trying to stall but Lyashenko improves his position.
Lyashenko taking a breather.
Lyashenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
Matthaus tries a body shot but Lyashenko blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lyashenko.
Matthaus tries to throw a body punch but Lyashenko avoids it by throwing Matthaus back against the cage.
Matthaus lands a body punch.
Matthaus misses with a body punch.
Lyashenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Matthaus blocks a body shot from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko misses with a body punch.
Lyashenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyashenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lyashenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Lyashenko trying to stall but Matthaus improves his position.
Matthaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthaus blocking some punches.
Matthaus can't find room to land a body shot as Lyashenko controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lyashenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyashenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyashenko is leaning against Matthaus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lyashenko stalling.
Lyashenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthauss head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lyashenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Matthaus controls his hands. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthaus.
A right hook to the body lands for Matthaus.
Lyashenko is looking to control Matthaus's arms but Matthaus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lyashenko has his back to the cage.
Matthaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyashenko.
Lyashenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lyashenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lyashenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyashenko.
Lyashenko'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.
Kyrylo Lyashenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lyashenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matthaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyashenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Lyashenko as the two fighters clinch.
Lyashenko misses with a body punch.
Lyashenko pushes Matthaus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lyashenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthauss head.
Matthaus presses Lyashenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyashenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyashenko is pushing Matthaus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lothar Matthaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Matthaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyashenko.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
A short left from Lyashenko. #ROC2#Matthaus is rocked!
Matthaus stalling in the clinch but Lyashenko improves position.
Oh Matthaus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Matthaus.
Lyashenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matthaus backwards.
Lyashenko lands an uppercut.
Lyashenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthauss head.
Lyashenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lyashenko lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Matthaus to his knees! Lyashenko keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyrylo Lyashenko!
Kyrylo Lyashenko gave a mention to IC&E Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2022

#R1#
Rockefeller takes one to the side of the head.
Rockefeller scores with a shot to the body.
Lyashenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rockefeller darts in looking for a takedown but Lyashenko gets double underhooks and turns Rockefeller into the cage.
Rockefeller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lyashenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rockefeller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lyashenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockefeller.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lyashenko.#CUT#It looks like James Rockefeller has been cut.#TD2#
Rockefeller scores with a takedown into Lyashenko's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockefeller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rockefeller with a nice head shot there.
Lyashenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rockefeller works over Lyashenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Lyashenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockefeller on the ground.
Rockefeller throws a big right hand that misses.
Rockefeller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rockefeller throws a big right hand that misses.
Lyashenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lyashenko tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Rockefeller chips away with some ground and pound.
Rockefeller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rockefeller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rockefeller works over Lyashenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Rockefeller throws a strike but Lyashenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rockefeller is looking to stand up but Lyashenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Rockefeller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lyashenko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES2#
Rockefeller pushes Lyashenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2##TD2#
Rockefeller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lyashenko to the mat! Lyashenko manages to get full guard.
Rockefeller throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockefeller distracts Lyashenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rockefeller landing with the ground and pound.
Rockefeller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lyashenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rockefeller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rockefeller won't allow Lyashenko to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Rockefeller gets to his feet - Lyashenko follows without any prompting. #T3#
Rockefeller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lyashenko's waist but Lyashenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockefeller off to one side.
Rockefeller shoots for a takedown but Lyashenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kyrylo Lyashenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Rockefeller.
A swing and a miss from Lyashenko.#CL2#
Rockefeller rushes Lyashenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lyashenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
Lyashenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rockefeller looks winded!
Rockefeller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lyashenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lyashenko stalls.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lyashenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lyashenko scores with a shot to the side of Rockefeller's head.
Rockefeller can't get the takedown.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lyashenko.#T4#
Rockefeller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lyashenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rockefeller tries to score a body lock takedown but Lyashenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockefeller is trying to drag Lyashenko to the mat but Lyashenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lyashenko has Rockefeller pushed against the cage.
Lyashenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lyashenko lands a body shot.
Lyashenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lyashenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rockefeller up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyrylo Lyashenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Rockefeller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A big left from Lyashenko misses.
The fighters circling - Lyashenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lyashenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockefeller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rockefeller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lyashenko as he jumps to the side.
Lyashenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Lyashenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Rockefeller. Rockefeller gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Lyashenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyashenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyashenko wants to clinch.
Rockefeller is breathing heavily.
Rockefeller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lyashenko.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockefeller walks into a straight right hand from Lyashenko.#T1##CL#
Lyashenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rockefeller, pushing him back against the cage.
Lyashenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
Lyashenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rockefeller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyrylo Lyashenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Rockefeller.
A short right from Lyashenko on the inside.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lyashenko has Rockefeller pressed against the cage.
Lyashenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko'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.
Lyashenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lyashenko is stalling here.
Lyashenko lands a right hand. #T2#
Lyashenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lyashenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyashenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
Lyashenko gets through Rockefeller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rockefeller is looking for a takedown.
Lyashenko lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lyashenko lands a shot to the body.
Rockefeller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lyashenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lyashenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockefeller.
Lyashenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockefeller circles away.
Lyashenko misses with a hook. Rockefeller ducked under it nicely.
Lyashenko scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Lyashenko tries to bum rush Rockefeller with a series of wild strikes but Rockefeller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rockefeller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lyashenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockefeller was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rockefeller drops his hands momentarily and Lyashenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rockefeller moves out of range as Lyashenko strikes.#TD2#
Rockefeller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rockefeller won't allow Lyashenko to get back to his feet.
Rockefeller is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyashenko has wrist control.
Lyashenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lyashenko is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rockefeller dives into side control.
The strikes coming from Rockefeller are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Rockefeller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rockefeller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rockefeller working the head and body with strikes.
Lyashenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lyashenko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rockefeller throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lyashenko is pushing Rockefeller's head away, looking to escape. Rockefeller manages to hold on to the position though.
Rockefeller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lyashenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rockefeller grinds an elbow into Lyashenko's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyrylo Lyashenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Rockefeller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rockefeller moves in looking to clinch but Lyashenko pushes him off.
It looked like Lyashenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Rockefeller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lyashenko's guard.
Lyashenko wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rockefeller manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Rockefeller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lyashenko's head.
Rockefeller prevents Lyashenko from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rockefeller lands a nice short elbow.
Rockefeller lands strikes from half guard.
Rockefeller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rockefeller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockefeller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lyashenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rockefeller.
Lyashenko wants to get back to his feet.
Lyashenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James Rockefeller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lyashenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rockefeller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lyashenko taking some punishment here, with Rockefeller in his half guard.
Rockefeller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lyashenko wants to get back to his feet.
Rockefeller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Rockefeller there.
Rockefeller working the head and body with strikes.
Lyashenko is trying to stand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lyashenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockefeller is just out of range.#TD2#
Rockefeller looking to score a takedown here. Lyashenko is defending well but Rockefeller drives through and ends up in Lyashenko's guard.
Rockefeller won't allow Lyashenko to get back to his feet.
Rockefeller distracts Lyashenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rockefeller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rockefeller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lyashenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rockefeller is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyashenko has wrist control.
Rockefeller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rockefeller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rockefeller landing with the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lyashenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockefeller circles away.
Rockefeller avoids the body shot from Lyashenko.
Kyrylo Lyashenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Lyashenko throws a hook but Rockefeller blocks it.
Lyashenko throws a body punch but Rockefeller moves out of range. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lyashenko enables Rockefeller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lyashenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rockefeller chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyashenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rockefeller is controlling him.
Rockefeller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rockefeller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rockefeller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Rockefeller cracks Lyashenko with a solid left hand.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lyashenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lyashenko misses with a straight left.
Lyashenko checks a low kick from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lyashenko stuffs the takedown.
James Rockefeller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyrylo Lyashenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lyashenko throws a nice looking combination but Rockefeller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rockefeller ducks under a wild hook from Lyashenko.#TD2#
Rockefeller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lyashenko's guard.
Rockefeller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockefeller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lyashenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockefeller can do to turn this around?
Rockefeller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lyashenko's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Rockefeller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lyashenko 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

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

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