Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1071 Cruz vs Brown
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Hicks takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hicks walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov punishes Hicks's body with a nice straight punch.
Hicks defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Hicks.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Hicks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hicks.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov lands with a straight right. Hicks didn't see that one coming.
Hicks misses with an uppercut
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.#CL2#
Kuznetsov tries to keep at a distance but Hicks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hicks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuznetsov prevents it.
Hicks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuznetsov's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hicks.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns Hicks into the cage.#T2#
Kuznetsov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hicks keeps control of Kuznetsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hicks wants to stall.
Hicks tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hicks scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuznetsov finds it's way round the side to connect with Hicks's head.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks catches Kuznetsov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Hicks pushes Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov wants to break free but Hicks has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Hicks.
Kuznetsov can't break the clinch.
Hicks tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuznetsov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Egor Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Hicks.#T3#
Kuznetsov wants to get back to striking at distance but Hicks won't allow it. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kuznetsov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hicks.
Hicks slips under a jab.
Egor Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hicks finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks takes one on the button.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Hicks tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Hicks wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Kuznetsov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Hicks.
Hicks checks a low kick from Kuznetsov.
Hicks throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Egor Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Hicks wants to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Egor Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicks.
Kuznetsov sets himself, and Hicks steps forward looking for the clinch! Kuznetsov avoids it this time.
Hicks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
A left and a right from Kuznetsov both land. Nice combination.
Hicks swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Hicks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicks.
Hicks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Hicks gets a double leg takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
Hicks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hicks working some strikes from top position.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Hicks isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Kuznetsov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hicks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
Hicks with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Hicks with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks slips under a jab.#T2#
Kuznetsov cracks Hicks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Hicks.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
Hicks lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A jab from Hicks misses.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks feints the counter takedown.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Hicks moved out of range nicely.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks slips under a jab.#T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Hicks ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Hicks clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hicks rushes Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Hicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Hicks. #TD2#
Hicks has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hicks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat - Hicks dives into Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hicks with a nice head shot there.
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 Egor Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hicks throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot that snaps Hicks's head back.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Hicks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hicks dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Hicks's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Hicks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hicks can do to turn this around?
Hicks misses with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a left and a right that stings Hicks.
Donk. Hicks catches Kuznetsov right on the button with a cross.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Jab by Hicks.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks lands a jab to Kuznetsov's midsection.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Hicks.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuznetsov ducks right into an uppercut from Hicks.
Clive Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Hicks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hicks lands a slapping body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Hicks.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Hicks sizes up Kuznetsov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuznetsov.
Hicks tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hicks throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Hicks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Hicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hicks dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Egor Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egor Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Hicks.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hicks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Hicks walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks misses with an uppercut
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Egor Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CCC 31 : Wilder vs Oren
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Volyas with the inside leg kick.
Knightley cracks Volyas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Volyas throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Volyas looks to move away, Knightley throws a big counter combo but Volyas just gets out of the way.
Volyas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knightley counters with a left to the body.
Volyas misses with a double jab.
Volyas misses with a body kick.
Knightley avoids a kick to the body.
Volyas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knightley counters with a stiff right hand.
Knightley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knightley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volyas throws a series of punches but Knightley avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Volyas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knightley is looking to counter punch.
Volyas throws a head kick that misses.
Knightley connects with an inside leg kick.
Volyas throws a nice looking combination but Knightley bobs and weaves to avoid any 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!
Knightley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volyas moves away.#T1#
Volyas throws a series of punches but Knightley avoids them all with ease.
Knightley wants to clinch up but Volyas keeps it at a distance.
Volyas throws a series of punches but Knightley moves out of range.
Volyas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knightley's head.
Volyas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knightley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volyas cracks Knightley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Volyas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knightley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knightley lands a jab to the head.
Volyas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knightley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knightley misses with a lunging right hand
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Knightley backing up. Knightley nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Volyas scores with a four punch combination!
Knightley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
A head kick misses from Volyas.
Knightley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volyas. Knightley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knightley throws a big counter combination but Volyas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knightley misses with a straight right.
Knightley blocks a head kick by Volyas.
Knightley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volyas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volyas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knightley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volyas scrambles back to his feet.
Volyas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volyas misses with a wild combination.
Knightley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volyas. That did some damage!
Volyas feints a jab promting Knightley to slip. Volyas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Knightley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slow jab from Volyas misses its intended target. #T3#
Volyas walks into a straight right hand from Knightley.
Volyas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volyas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volyas throws a hook to the side of Knightley's head but Knightley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volyas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volyas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knightley eats them both and turns towards Volyas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Knightley lands with a hook. Volyas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Volyas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volyas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knightley throws a body punch but Volyas moves out of range.
Knightley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Knightley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volyas.#T4#
Knightley misses with a few strikes there.
Volyas misses with a looping left.
Knightley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Knightley throws the kick towards the body but Volyas avoids it.
Volyas throws a right and a left that Knightley avoids nicely.
Volyas takes one to the side of the head.
Volyas tries to bum rush Knightley with a series of wild strikes but Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Knightley misses.
Volyas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volyas checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volyas looks to throw the jab but Knightley is out of range.
Volyas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knightley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volyas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knightley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vadim Volyas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Volyas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knightley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Volyas moves out of range as Knightley throws a body kick.
Volyas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knightley slips a jab and a cross from Volyas.
Knightley is looking to counter punch.
Knightley throws a series of punches but Volyas moves out of range.
Knightley checks a leg kick nicely.
Volyas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knightley.
Volyas throws a leg kick
enabling Knightley to counter with a crisp jab.
Knightley throws a jab when Volyas was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley 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.
Volyas throws a nice looking combination but Knightley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knightley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vadim Volyas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from Knightley misses.
Volyas cracks Knightley with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Knightley fails to land with a series of punches.
Knightley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volyas.
Volyas unleashes a big counter combination but Knightley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Volyas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knightley.
Volyas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knightley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Knightley.
Volyas throws a lazy uppercut
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Volyas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knightley.
Knightley 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.
Volyas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volyas is looking to land body kicks.
Knightley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knightley duly obliges. #T2#
A right-left combo lands from Knightley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas misses with a straight right.
Knightley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knightley wants to clinch up but Volyas keeps it at a distance.
Knightley thuds a left hand into Volyas's body.
A big right from Volyas misses.
Volyas tries to bum rush Knightley with a series of wild strikes but Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knightley misses with a lunging right hand
and Volyas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knightley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knightley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volyas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knightley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volyas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here.
Volyas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volyas.
Volyas scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Knightley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ender Knightley is winning the standup battle so far.
Volyas misses with a right hand
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Volyas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volyas throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
Volyas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knightley in his tracks.
Knightley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knightley takes a swing at Volyas's ribcage but misses.
Knightley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Volyas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volyas throws a nice head kick!
Volyas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knightley.
Knightley swings for the body but Volyas moves out of range.
Vadim Volyas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Volyas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knightley throws a jab when Volyas was well out of range.
Volyas tries a head kick but it misses.
Knightley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knightley keeps control of Volyas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Volyas wants to break free but Knightley has control. #BC2#
Volyas breaks the clinch.
Volyas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knightley will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Knightley pushes Volyas up against the cage in a clinch.
Knightley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knightley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knightley tries to work over Volyas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volyas is trying to break the clinch but Knightley is controlling him.
Volyas is looking to break free of the clinch but Knightley has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ender Knightley 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#
Volyas tries to bum rush Knightley with a series of wild strikes but Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knightley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Volyas throws a head kick that misses.
It appears Knightley was looking to counter with a kick there.
Knightley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Volyas throws a right hand that Knightley ducks under and follows up with a left that Knightley also avoids with ease.
Volyas lands a head kick!
Knightley tries to clinch but Volyas moves out of range. #CL2#
Volyas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Knightley.
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Knightley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley thumps Volyas with a low kick.
Knightley lands with a cross.
Volyas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volyas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knightley will feel that in the morning.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Volyas.
Nice defenses there by Volyas.
Knightley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Volyas takes a step back to recover.
Volyas throws a head kick but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley is looking for a counter combo.
Volyas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volyas looks to throw the jab but Knightley is out of range.
Volyas lands a nice shot that snaps Knightley's head back.
Knightley thuds his shin into the meat of Volyas's side.
Knightley is looking to chop away at Volyas's legs.
Knightley misses with a body shot
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Knightley backing up. Knightley nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
Volyas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knightley tries to clinch but Volyas moves out of range. #T2#
Knightley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knightley throws a wild body kick that Volyas sees coming a mile off.
Knightley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volyas.
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!
Knightley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knightley throws a low kick but Volyas avoids it.
Knightley blocks a head kick by Volyas.
Volyas checks a low kick from Knightley.#CL#
Knightley has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Volyas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volyas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knightley was well out of range. Poor timing from Volyas.#CL#
Knightley closes the distance and clinches.
Knightley keeps control of Volyas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Volyas manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Knightley clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Nice body punch from Knightley - that landed with a thud.
Volyas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Knightley breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Volyas lands but Knightley takes it in his stride.
Volyas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knightley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volyas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volyas unleashes a big counter combination but Knightley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knightley moves in looking to clinch but Volyas pushes him off.
Knightley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volyas.
A low kick from Knightley misses
and Volyas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A lazy left from Volyas finds it's target.
Volyas scores with a nice body kick.
Volyas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knightley. Knightley obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knightley - that will leave a mark!
Volyas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Knightley counters with a quick kick to the body but Volyas blocks it.#T4#
Volyas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knightley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knightley avoids the head kick by Volyas.
It looked like Knightley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Volyas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knightley counters with an outside leg kick.
Volyas misses with a two punch combination.
Knightley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knightley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Volyas avoids a kick to the body.
Volyas moves away from the strike by Knightley.
Knightley is looking to score with low kicks.
Volyas slips a straight right by Knightley.
Volyas moves out of range of the strikes.
Volyas jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vadim Volyas.
I think Volyas 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vadim Volyas!
Vadim Volyas 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: TOF 110
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Marlin scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Osipov.
Marlin throws the left hand but Osipov avoids the punch easily.
Osipov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marlin finds it's way round the side to connect with Osipov's head. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Osipov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marlin is fending him off so far but Osipov persists. Nope, Marlin circles away and we're back to standing.
Osipov slips a jab from Marlin.
Marlin throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Osipov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Osipov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Osipov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marlin tries to get to full guard but Osipov has control of the leg.
Marlin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've been hearing that Osipov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marlin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Osipov manages to mount him! #T1#
Marlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Osipov is landing with some decent strikes but Marlin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marlin tries to lock up and control but Osipov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Osipov has control of Marlin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marlin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Osipov prevents Marlin from getting the reversal.
Osipov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Marlin can't escape the position. #T2#
Osipov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marlin hang on?
Marlin is trying to stand up.
Osipov punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Osipov landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osipov avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.
Marlin is trying to stand up.
Osipov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Osipov with good strikes from the mount here!
Osipov lands with some strikes.
Marlin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Osipov avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.#T3#
Marlin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Osipov is staying active.
Marlin is in a horrible position here. Osipov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Marlin really wants to buck Osipov off and get back to his feet.
Marlin is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Osipov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Osipov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Osipov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marlin?
Osipov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Osipov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Osipov unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Osipov connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#Marlin is rocked!#T4#
Marlin can't escape the position.
Osipov looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Osipov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Osipov cracks Marlin with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Osipov!
After the fight, Fedor Osipov 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: CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Showgun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volyas jabs Showgun right on the nose. Showgun blinks but takes it well.
Banderleii Showgun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Showgun shoots in but Volyas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Volyas works over Showgun's head and body with a nice combination.
Volyas looks to land a combination but Showgun avoids it well.
Showgun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Volyas counters with a one-two to the body.
Showgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volyas lands with a cross.
Volyas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Showgun takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas throws a sloppy head kick and Showgun moves out of range easily.
Volyas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Volyas throws a big counter head kick but Showgun avoids it with no problem.
Volyas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volyas avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Showgun tries to land a front kick but Volyas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Volyas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volyas wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Showgun closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Vadim Volyas has been cut.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volyas sprawls well. Volyas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet.
Volyas pushes Showgun away with a front kick.
Volyas lands with a slapping head kick.
Showgun wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
The crowd cheers as Showgun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volyas doesn't seem phased though.
Showgun motions for Volyas to come forward. Showgun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Volyas.
Showgun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showgun misses with an uppercut. Volyas saw that one coming.
Showgun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volyas. #T2#
Volyas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Volyas connects with a high kick.
Showgun is looking to clinch but Volyas is avoiding it.
Volyas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Showgun.
Showgun misses with a head kick.
Volyas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volyas throws a one two combo.
Volyas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Volyas tries to bum rush Showgun with a series of wild strikes but Showgun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Volyas tries to get set, Showgun tries to push him back and clinch up but Volyas manages to avoid the attempt.
Volyas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Showgun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volyas.
Volyas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Showgun moves in looking to clinch but Volyas pushes him off.
Volyas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Showgun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Volyas.#T3#
Showgun throws a sloppy head kick and Volyas moves out of range easily.
Showgun fails with a takedown attempt.
Showgun tries a head kick but it misses.
As Showgun backs off Volyas throws a huge counter combo but Showgun manages to avoid it all.
Showgun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volyas.
Volyas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Showgun misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Volyas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Showgun doesn't seem phased though.
Showgun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Volyas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Showgun needs to keep his hands up - Volyas had a free shot at his head there.
Volyas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Showgun eats them both and turns towards Volyas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volyas looks to land a combination. Showgun sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Showgun misses with a head kick.
Volyas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Volyas.
Volyas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Showgun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Showgun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volyas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volyas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Showgun.
Showgun closes the distance but Volyas moves to the side
and Volyas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Showgun throws a leg kick but Volyas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
Showgun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas lands a body shot.
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volyas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Showgun had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volyas throws a counter combo.
Showgun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Volyas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Volyas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Showgun blocks a head kick by Volyas.
Showgun is looking to counter the offense by Volyas and move into the clinch.
Showgun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volyas.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses.
Volyas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Volyas gets tackled into the cage by Showgun. Showgun maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Volyas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banderleii Showgun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
Volyas thuds a left hand into Showgun's body.
Showgun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Volyas counters with a stiff right hand.
Showgun tries to clinch but Volyas is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volyas but Volyas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Showgun throws a sloppy head kick and Volyas moves out of range easily.
Showgun moves in looking to clinch but Volyas pushes him off.
Showgun misses with a lunging right hand
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Showgun backing up. Showgun nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
Showgun looks for the body kick but Volyas saw that one coming. #T1#
A left and a right from Volyas both land. Nice combination.
Volyas avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Volyas throws a counter combo.
Volyas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Showgun tries to clinch up but Volyas circles away and keeps his distance.
Showgun backing away here, and Volyas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Volyas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volyas avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Volyas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volyas tries to bum rush Showgun with a series of wild strikes but Showgun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Volyas backs away, Showgun returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Showgun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Volyas lands with a hook. Showgun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Showgun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Volyas counter with a right hand.
Volyas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Showgun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volyas.
Vadim Volyas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volyas scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Volyas.
Showgun misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Volyas misses with a few strikes there.
Volyas misses with a double jab.
Showgun tries to clinch but Volyas is having none of it.
Volyas throws a right hand that Showgun ducks under and follows up with a left that Showgun also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Volyas. Beautiful body shot.
Showgun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Showgun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Showgun lands a high kick!
Vadim Volyas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Volyas finds it's target.
Showgun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volyas lands a high kick!
Volyas thows a body kick. Showgun tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Volyas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Showgun eats them both and turns towards Volyas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Volyas throws a right hand that Showgun ducks under and follows up with a left that Showgun also avoids with ease.
Showgun tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Volyas.
Showgun takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Showgun throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Volyas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Volyas duly obliges.
Showgun tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Volyas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Showgun. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#CL#
Showgun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Showgun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Showgun has a couple of punches blocked by Volyas.
Showgun tries a body shot but Volyas blocks it. #BC#
Showgun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Showgun throws a jab when Volyas was well out of range.
Showgun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Showgun throws a sloppy head kick and Volyas moves out of range easily.
Volyas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas with a jab.
Showgun darts in trying to clinch
and Volyas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Volyas lands with a right hand.
Showgun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Volyas counters with a left and a right that stings Showgun. #CL#
Volyas gets tackled into the cage by Showgun. Showgun maintains the clinch.
Showgun lands a body shot.
Showgun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Showgun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Showgun tries to land knees in the clinch but Volyas avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Volyas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volyas sprawls well. Volyas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Showgun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Volyas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vadim Volyas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Volyas lands a head kick. Showgun smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Volyas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Volyas. That snapped Showgun's head back.
Showgun tries to clinch up
and Volyas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volyas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Showgun misses
and Volyas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volyas.
Volyas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Showgun backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Showgun. #CL#
Volyas gets tackled into the cage by Showgun. Showgun maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Volyas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Showgun moves forwards but Volyas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Volyas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Showgun swinging wildly here.
Volyas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Showgun fails with the takedown.
Volyas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volyas scores with a kick to the body.
Volyas blocks a head kick by Showgun.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here.
Showgun tries to clinch there but Volyas circles away.
Volyas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Volyas throws a front kick that sends Showgun stumbling back into the cage.
Showgun wants to clinch but Volyas slips to the side
and Volyas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volyas throws a head kick that misses.
Showgun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volyas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Volyas. That snapped Showgun's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showgun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Volyas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Showgun.
Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
A left and a right from Volyas both land. Nice combination.
Volyas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volyas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volyas sprawls well. Volyas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet.
Volyas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banderleii Showgun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Showgun wants to clinch up but Volyas keeps it at a distance.
Showgun moves in looking to clinch but Volyas pushes him off.
Showgun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volyas tries to avoid it but Showgun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volyas to the ground. Volyas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showgun tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volyas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Showgun tries a head kick but it misses.
Showgun fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Showgun tries to clinch but Volyas moves away
and Volyas counters with a left and a right that stings Showgun.
Danga de danga de dang - Volyas scores with a four punch combination!
Volyas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volyas connects with a single shot there.
Showgun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Volyas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Showgun doesn't seem phased though.
Showgun lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Showgun.
Showgun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showgun tries to clinch up but Volyas circles away and keeps his distance.
Volyas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Volyas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volyas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vadim Volyas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Showgun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volyas manages to avoid it.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Showgun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch but Volyas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volyas throws a sloppy head kick and Showgun moves out of range easily.
Volyas 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.
Showgun wants to clinch but Volyas slips to the side
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Showgun backing up. Showgun nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
Volyas throws a series of strikes that have Showgun backpedaling. #CL#
Showgun has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Volyas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volyas throws a right and a left that both miss.
It appears Showgun was looking to counter with a kick there.
Showgun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Volyas. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volyas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Showgun back to the cage. Volyas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Showgun connects with a high kick.
Showgun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Showgun backs off Volyas throws a huge counter combo but Showgun manages to avoid it all.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Volyas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Volyas 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Volyas!
Vadim Volyas 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: Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov cracks Bean with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bean blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Bean backs off Kuznetsov throws a huge counter combo but Bean manages to avoid it all.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
Bean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Bean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean wants to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a series of strikes. Bean will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bean tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov cracks Bean with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bean doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Kuznetsov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBean.#T2#
Bean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Bean's defenses.
Bean wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Bean's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Bean's midsection.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bean is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bean is looking to land body kicks.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Kuznetsov catches Bean right on the button with a cross.
Bean defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination. #T3#
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Bean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bean throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov cracks Bean with a good jab.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Bean tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Bean misses
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov stuns Bean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Bean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bean circles away quickly and effectively.
Bean tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Bean darts in trying to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Bean's ribcage but misses.
Bean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bean closes the distance but Kuznetsov moves to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Egor Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bean scores with a spinning back kick!
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Bean's head but Bean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean is looking to clinch. #T1#
Bean wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov tests Bean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bean gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Bean clinches.
Kuznetsov tries to break the clinch but Bean is controlling the position.
Bean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuznetsov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bean tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage as Bean throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov is trying to push Bean away but Bean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bean is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns Bean into the cage.
Kuznetsov is trying to break free.
Kuznetsov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Kuznetsov sizes up Bean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Bean ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Mr Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Bean takes one to the chin there.
Bean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Bean is rocked!
Bean wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov clobbers Bean with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Bean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bean seems to have got his legs back now.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Bean wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov feints a jab promting Bean to slip. Kuznetsov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bean slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetsov. That snapped Bean's head back.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bean throws a head kick that Kuznetsov semi-blocks.
Bean dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Bean is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bean darts in trying to clinch
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bean on the side of the head.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Bean avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Kuznetsov.
Bean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bean wants to clinch but Kuznetsov slips to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Bean moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Bean ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bean has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean wants to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Bean moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bean wants to clinch but Kuznetsov slips to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bean thinking.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Bean has managed to clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to break the clinch but Bean is controlling the position. #T3##BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bean. Bean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bean wants to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Mr Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Egor Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Bean moves out of range.
Bean appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bean throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Bean tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bean misses with a body punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Bean finds it's target.
Bean wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
Kuznetsov throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Egor Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egor Kuznetsov!
After the fight, Egor Kuznetsov 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: TOF 101
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham throws out a powerful jab.
Cunningham lands with a cross.
Osipov dodges the punch combination from Cunningham.
Cunningham moves away from the strike by Osipov.
Cunningham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Cunningham misses.
Osipov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dennis Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunningham looks to score with a jab to the body but Osipov is just out of range.
Osipov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Osipov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Osipov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Cunningham throws a looping overhand right but Osipov ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cunningham 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.
Osipov slips a straight right by Cunningham.
Cunningham slips under a jab from Osipov.
Osipov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunningham. Osipov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osipov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cunningham lands with a right hand.
Cunningham misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Osipov counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Osipov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cunningham wants to control but Osipov postures up.
Osipov 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.#T2#
Osipov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cunningham sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Osipov cracks Cunningham with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep.
Cunningham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Osipov is looking to take a break and control but Cunningham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osipov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cunningham struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Cunningham wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Osipov has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cunningham's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cunningham is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Osipov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fedor Osipov!
In his post fight interview, Fedor Osipov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TOF 97
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Burlaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
Burlaka scores with a jab.
Andrade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donk. Andrade catches Burlaka right on the button with a cross.
Burlaka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burlaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from Burlaka.
Decent striking displayed by Burlaka there.
Burlaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
We've been hearing reports that Burlaka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burlaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burlaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Andrade misses. #T1#
Burlaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burlaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
Burlaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Burlaka scores with the left hand. Andrade knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Andrade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burlaka doesn't seem phased though.
Andrade scores with a nice right hand.
Andrade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andrade slips under a jab.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burlaka throws out the jab.
Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Burlaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Andrade looks to move away, Burlaka throws a big counter combo but Andrade just gets out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
Burlaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrade. #T2#
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Burlaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burlaka ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Burlaka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andrade backs up against the cage.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Burlaka.
Burlaka takes one to the chin there.
Burlaka cracks Andrade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burlaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Burlaka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burlaka.
Burlaka throws a nice looking combination but Andrade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burlaka moves forwards but Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Burlaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Andrade avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Burlaka moves away and avoids it.
Andrade moves in looking to clinch but Burlaka pushes him off.
Burlaka defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burlaka.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burlaka. Burlaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
Andrade let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Burlaka.
Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burlaka momentarily.
Burlaka looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Andrade scores with a one two! Burlaka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burlaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burlaka throws a series of strikes that have Andrade backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burlaka looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Burlaka misses with a straight right.
Burlaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burlaka lands with a right hand. #T4#
Andrade scores with a body shot.
Burlaka moves out of range as Andrade strikes.
Andrade throws a jab when Burlaka was well out of range.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andrade wants to counter with a clinch but Burlaka pushes him away.
Burlaka defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burlaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrade moves away from the strike by Burlaka.
Burlaka lands a jab-cross combination.
Burlaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka throws a right hand that Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrade also avoids with ease.
Burlaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burlaka swings widly with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Burlaka misses.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T5#
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Burlaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burlaka throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andrade throws a jab when Burlaka was well out of range.
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burlaka counters with a left to the body.
Burlaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Andrade counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Burlaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burlaka lands with a right hand.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Burlaka misses the target.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Burlaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade tries to counter by closing the distance.
Andrade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination. #T6#
A nice combination there by Burlaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Burlaka.
Andrade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burlaka throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Andrade counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andrade.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burlaka.
Burlaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burlaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Burlaka breaks from the clinch.
Andrade slips under a jab from Burlaka.
Andrade wants to counter the offense by Burlaka and move into the clinch position.
Andrade cracks a nice hook into Burlaka's ribs.
Burlaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrade doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
Burlaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burlaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burlaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrade has double underhooks.
Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T7#
Burlaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrade has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Andrade. #BC#
Burlaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Andrade.
Burlaka cracks Andrade with an open hand slap.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
Andrade is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burlaka.
Burlaka feints a jab promting Andrade to slip. Burlaka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Andrade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burlaka cracks Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burlaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burlaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrade misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Burlaka.
Andrade misses with a double jab. #T8#
Burlaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Burlaka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andrade. Andrade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burlaka throws a big shot that misses.
Burlaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andrade on the side of the head.
Burlaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrade momentarily.
Burlaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burlaka in his tracks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrade is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burlaka.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andrade misses with a wild combination.
Burlaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#Burlaka is rocked!#T9#
Burlaka is aggressively charging in as Andrade backs up avoiding any damage. Andrade tosses out a jab and Burlaka runs right into it face first! Burlaka is out cold! Andrade dropped down on all fours and is barking in Burlaka's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Andrade!
Our winner, Joey Andrade, 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: CCC 14 : Shima vs Kallio
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Volyas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volyas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dewire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Volyas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dewire.
Volyas misses with a series of wild punches.
Dewire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Volyas throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Dewire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Volyas's guard.
Dewire trying to control but Volyas is working from the bottom.
Dewire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire postures up and lands a big shot to Volyas's brow.
Dewire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dewire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volyas's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dewire trying to control but Volyas is working from the bottom.
Volyas wants to stand but Dewire is controlling the position.
Dewire is working Volyas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dewire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dewire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Volyas wants to stand but Dewire is controlling the position.
Dewire trying to control but Volyas is working from the bottom.
Dewire might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Volyas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dewire pushes down on Volyas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dewire trying to control the pace.
Volyas wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Volyas is staying active underneath Dewire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volyas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dewire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Volyas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dewire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dewire thows a huge punch but Volyas dodges it nicely.
Volyas is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Dewire there.
Volyas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dewire scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volyas tries to kick Dewire off but Dewire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Dewire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Volyas is not content to let Dewire control the position.#SUB2#
Volyas is defending against the submission attempts here by Dewire. #T3##SUB2#
Dewire is working for a kimura but Volyas is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Dewire.
Dewire working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dewire working the head and body with strikes.
Volyas tries to kick Dewire off but Dewire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Dewire is looking for a kimura but Volyas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dewire to get the leverage.
Dewire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dewire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dewire is keen to just control but Volyas is a slippery customer.
Volyas wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Volyas has one foot on Dewire's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Volyas falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Dewire counters with a shoot takedown. Volyas fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Dewire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dewire wants to control from the top but Volyas keeps moving.
Dewire is pushing down on Volyas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Volyas is fighting to maintain full guard but Dewire has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dewire is nestled in close to Volyas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Volyas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dewire working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Dewire is trying for a kimura here. Volyas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dewire wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Dewire!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Dewire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 88
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Burlaka scores with a jab. Korhonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Korhonen moves to clinch but Burlaka breaks away
enabling Burlaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Korhonen looks to throw the jab but Burlaka is out of range.
Korhonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burlaka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
Burlaka slips a straight right by Korhonen.
Korhonen misses with a body shot.
Burlaka lunges at Korhonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korhonen's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burlaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Burlaka connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Burlaka.
Korhonen swings widly with a right hand
and Burlaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Burlaka's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Korhonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burlaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Burlaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korhonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Burlaka.
Korhonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Burlaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Korhonen connects with a body shot that sends Burlaka's belly button to the back.
Burlaka lands with a nice combination. Korhonen backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Korhonen is rocked!
Burlaka cracks Korhonen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Korhonen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Burlaka pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Korhonen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Burlaka!
Denis Burlaka 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: TOF 82
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1##TD#
Osipov shoots in and gets a takedown into Savinov's guard.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov is controlling the position.
Osipov wants to control from the top but Savinov keeps moving.
Osipov throwing strikes from guard but Savinov blocks nicely.
Osipov trying to control but Savinov is working from the bottom.
Osipov working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov throws a big right hand that misses.
Osipov throws a big elbow that misses.
Savinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov is controlling the position.
Osipov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've been hearing that Osipov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Savinov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Osipov is controlling him.
Osipov 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.
Osipov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savinov is looking to stand up but Osipov isn't so interested in that idea.
Osipov working some strikes from top position.
Osipov throwing strikes but missing.
Osipov with a nice head shot there.
Osipov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savinov is looking to stand up but Osipov isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Osipov is working Savinov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Osipov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Osipov with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
Savinov pushes Osipov off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Savinov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Osipov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Osipov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Osipov with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savinov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Osipov won't allow Savinov to get back to his feet.
Osipov trying to control but Savinov is working from the bottom.
Osipov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savinov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osipov.
Osipov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Osipov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savinov keeping moving, preventing Osipov from controlling successfully.
Osipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osipov stays in close to Savinov's body and controls the position.
Savinov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Osipov is controlling him. #T4#
Savinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osipov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Osipov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Osipov prevents Savinov from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Osipov checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Savinov is predictable there #TD#
and Osipov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Osipov wants to control from the top but Savinov keeps moving.
Savinov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Osipov manages to pass to side control.
Osipov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savinov's head.
Osipov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T5##SUB#
Osipov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Osipov is keen to just control but Savinov is a slippery customer.
Osipov stops Savinov from getting back to his feet.
Osipov wants to take a breather but Savinov is having none of it.
Osipov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savinov taking some punishment here, with Osipov in his half guard.
Osipov working Savinov over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Osipov.
Osipov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savinov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Osipov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Savinov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T6#
Osipov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savinov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osipov. #ES2#
Savinov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Savinov stuffs the takedown attempt from Osipov. Osipov gets slowly back to his feet.
Savinov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Osipov.
Osipov shoots in for a takedown but Savinov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Osipov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Savinov misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Savinov misses #TD#
and Osipov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savinov!
Osipov lands an elbow.
Osipov working the ground and pound but Savinov is defending the strikes.
Osipov prevents Savinov from escaping the position.
Osipov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T7#
Savinov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Osipov is controlling him well.#SUB#
Osipov has an Americana. Savinov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Osipov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Osipov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fedor Osipov!
In his post fight interview, Fedor Osipov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TOF 79
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Burlaka misses with a looping left.
Maverick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burlaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burlaka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burlaka connects with a right hand. Maverick shakes it off.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
Maverick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maverick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Maverick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maverick scores with a jab to the head.
Burlaka avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Maverick is looking to land body kicks.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burlaka stalks Maverick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maverick's face. Maverick staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Maverick scores with a hook.
Burlaka cracks Maverick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burlaka throws a right and a left that Maverick avoids nicely.
Maverick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Burlaka connects with a body shot.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Maverick looks to land a right hand but Burlaka moved out of range.
Burlaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maverick replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Burlaka blocks it well.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
Burlaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burlaka's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Burlaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maverick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Burlaka misses the target.
And Maverick responds with a good body kick, but Burlaka manages to step out the way in time.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burlaka manages to avoid it.
Maverick misses with the body kick
and Burlaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Burlaka.
Burlaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Burlaka.
Maverick swings and misses with a hook 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!
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burlaka's sensitive parts. #T2#
Maverick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maverick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maverick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burlaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maverick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maverick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maverick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maverick misses the jab.
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maverick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burlaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maverick - the referee stops the clock and Burlaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maverick. Burlaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maverick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burlaka lands a nice shot that snaps Maverick's head back.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses.
Burlaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Maverick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Maverick.
Maverick throws a right hand that misses
and Burlaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burlaka's sensitive parts.
Burlaka scores with a punch to the head.
Maverick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maverick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burlaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Maverick.
Burlaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burlaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burlaka throws the left hand but Maverick avoids the punch easily.
Burlaka throws out a loose jab but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burlaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#Burlaka is rocked!
Burlaka switches off momentarily and Maverick cracks him with a monster right hand! Burlaka topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Maverick dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Maverick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Maverick!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Maverick gave a big smile as he said 'Davide Castaldi finally accepts a fight and gets his ass beat! Thanks for playing the game...'.

Event: CCC 6 : Soares vs Kovacs
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Knapp throws a body punch but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas avoids the body shot from Knapp.
Volyas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knapp eats them both and turns towards Volyas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Volyas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knapp.#CUT#It looks like Vadim Volyas has been cut.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volyas was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Volyas throws a head kick that Knapp semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Donavan Knapp has been cut.
Volyas throws a one two combo.
Volyas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knapp throws a shot from downtown. Volyas moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Left hook, right uppercut from Volyas.
Volyas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volyas.
Volyas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knapp throwing a counter right hand but Volyas manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knapp throws the left hand but Volyas avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Volyas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volyas works the jab nicely.
A left and a right from Volyas both land. Nice combination.
Knapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knapp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volyas. Volyas obviously looking to wear him down.
Knapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Volyas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volyas lands a lovely overhand right.
Volyas misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Volyas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knapp.
Volyas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knapp throws out the jab.
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knapp is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Volyas's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Volyas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volyas! But no joy.
Volyas connects with a nice looking jab.
Volyas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knapp ducks right into an uppercut from Volyas.
Volyas moves out of range of the strikes.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Volyas misses with a wild combination.
Volyas lands with a nice body kick.
Volyas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knapp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volyas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knapp blocks a head kick by Volyas.
Volyas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Volyas tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Knapp misses its intended target.
A left and a right from Volyas both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Volyas lands with a nice combination. Knapp backs away looking to recover.
Volyas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big right from Knapp misses.
Volyas scores with a jab to the head.
Knapp misses with a hook
and Volyas counters with a stiff right hand.
Knapp slips a jab and a cross from Volyas.
Volyas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knapp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volyas misses with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Knapp as he connects with a hook.
Volyas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. Volyas saw that one coming.
Volyas moves out of range as Knapp strikes.
Knapp takes a swing at Volyas's ribcage but misses.
Volyas with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Volyas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Volyas misses.
Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volyas manages to avoid it.
Knapp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volyas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Volyas misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Knapp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Knapp missing with a left hand there. Volyas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volyas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knapp misses with a left hand
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Knapp backing up. Knapp nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
Volyas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knapp misses with a right hand
and Knapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donavan Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knapp swings for the body but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knapp with a body shot.
Volyas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Volyas is working the combinations to good effect here.
A slow jab from Knapp misses its intended target.
Knapp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volyas misses with a head kick.
Knapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volyas moves away.
Knapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Knapp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Volyas defending well as Knapp loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Knapp misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volyas defending well as Knapp loads up on a big left hand.
Volyas works over Knapp's head and body with a nice combination.
Knapp misses with a body punch
and Volyas counters with a straight right hand.
Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knapp dodges the punch combination from Volyas. #T4#
Knapp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Volyas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knapp steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Volyas. That one must have hurt.
Knapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volyas connects with a high kick.
Volyas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knapp looks to throw the jab but Volyas is out of range. #CL2#
Knapp tries to keep at a distance but Volyas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knapp has Volyas pressed against the cage, preventing Volyas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Volyas breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volyas ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
Volyas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Volyas with a jab.
Volyas moves out of range of the strikes.
Volyas misses with a few strikes there.
Volyas connects with a right hand. Knapp shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Volyas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Volyas - that will leave a mark!
Knapp takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Volyas lands a two punch combo.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Volyas is just out of range.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. Volyas saw that one coming.
Volyas lands a jab.
Volyas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volyas misses with a double jab.
Volyas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knapp.
Volyas defending well as Knapp loads up on a big left hand.
Knapp throws a looping overhand right but Volyas ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Knapp misses the target.
Knapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas misses with a double jab.
Knapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volyas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volyas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Volyas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volyas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knapp.
Volyas avoids the body shot from Knapp. #T1#
A cross from Volyas lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Volyas - that will leave a mark!
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volyas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knapp takes a swing at Volyas's ribcage but misses.
Volyas slips a straight right by Knapp.
Volyas lands a nice shot that snaps Knapp's head back.
Volyas lands with a hook. Knapp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Volyas throws a good cross that connects.
Vadim Volyas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volyas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Volyas!
Volyas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Knapp misses the target.
Volyas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knapp.
Volyas throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volyas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volyas.
Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Knapp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volyas throws an overhand right that lands on Knapp's shoulder, as Knapp tries to avoid the shot.
Knapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Volyas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Volyas misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Knapp misses the target.
Vadim Volyas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knapp misses with a hook
and Volyas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volyas was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Knapp misses with a straight left.
Volyas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Volyas there.
Volyas moves away from the strike by Knapp.
Volyas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knapp misses with a hook. Volyas ducked under it nicely.
Volyas throws a counter combo.
A combination from Volyas does no damage.
Knapp will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body kick from Volyas.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volyas.
Volyas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knapp throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volyas! But no joy.
Knapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volyas.
Knapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volyas throws out a counter right but Knapp avoids it with no problem.
Knapp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Volyas counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Knapp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volyas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volyas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Knapp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Volyas does no damage.
Knapp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volyas scores with a punch to the head.
Knapp misses with a shot to the body
letting Volyas counter with a right hand.
Volyas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Volyas rushes Knapp and presses him up against the cage.
Volyas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knapp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Volyas is breathing heavily.
A short left from Knapp. #BC2#
Volyas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knapp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volyas's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volyas scores with a nice strike.
Volyas moves out of range as Knapp strikes.
Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
Knapp with a nice cross.
Volyas slips a straight right by Knapp.
Volyas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Knapp throws a body punch but Volyas moves out of range.
Knapp jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Knapp misses with an uppercut.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Knapp misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Volyas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volyas misses with a two punch combination.
Knapp throws the left hand but Volyas avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Volyas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volyas slips a straight right by Knapp.
Jab, jab by Volyas - just one landing.
Knapp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Volyas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knapp in his tracks.
Volyas ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
Volyas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knapp throws a hook but Volyas blocks it.
Knapp misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volyas lands with a right hand.
Knapp thuds a left hand into Volyas's body.
Knapp takes one to the side of the head.
Volyas lands a nice looking body kick.
A good leg kick by Volyas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Volyas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Volyas lands a jab to Knapp's midsection.
Volyas feints and then cracks Knapp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knapp down.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volyas.
A punch combination from Volyas misses.
Knapp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Volyas lands with a hook. Knapp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Volyas slips under a jab.
Volyas doesn't manage to clinch there - Knapp circles away.
Knapp is looking to counter punch.
Volyas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volyas manages to avoid it.
Volyas throws a counter combo.
Volyas blocks a jab.
Volyas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knapp defending well as Volyas loads up on a big left hand.
Knapp misses with a looping left.
Volyas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas connects with a crisp jab.
Volyas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knapp misses with a body punch
enabling Volyas to counter with a crisp jab.
Knapp moves away from the strike by Volyas.
Knapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Volyas. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Volyas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Volyas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Knapp throws a hook but Volyas blocks it.
Volyas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knapp.
Knapp is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Volyas.
Volyas ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
A left lands for Volyas.
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knapp throws a right hand that misses
and Volyas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volyas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Volyas is just out of range.
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Volyas.#CL2#
Volyas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Volyas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knapp looks to throw the jab but Volyas is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Volyas.
Volyas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Donavan Knapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Volyas.
Knapp lands with a straight right. Volyas didn't see that one coming.
Volyas thuds his right hand into Knapp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knapp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volyas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Knapp throws a looping overhand right but Volyas ducks down to avoid it.
Volyas throws a sloppy head kick and Knapp moves out of range easily.
Volyas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knapp. Knapp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knapp throws a hook but Volyas blocks it.
Volyas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volyas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Volyas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Volyas lands a head kick. Knapp smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Knapp misses with a wild body shot.
Knapp throws a body punch but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Volyas lands a body shot.
Knapp throws a hook but Volyas avoids it easily.
Knapp slips a jab and a cross from Volyas.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Knapp misses with a straight right.
Volyas scoring well with a low kick there.
Volyas lands with a nice body punch.
Knapp walks into a stiff left hand from Volyas.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volyas.
Volyas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knapp is looking to counter punch.
Knapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knapp misses with a body shot
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Knapp backing up. Knapp nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Volyas!
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!
Knapp misses with a looping right.
Knapp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
That kick from Volyas tenderised Knapp's leg. Knapp is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Volyas misses the target. #T4#
Knapp throws a shot to the body.
Volyas feints a jab promting Knapp to slip. Volyas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Knapp slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Knapp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Volyas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knapp throws the left hand but Volyas avoids the punch easily.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. Volyas saw that one coming.
It seemed like Volyas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Volyas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vadim Volyas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Volyas scores with a hook to the body. Knapp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knapp on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knapp misses the jab.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Volyas is just out of range.
Volyas moves out of range as Knapp strikes.
Knapp throws an overhand right that lands on Volyas's shoulder, as Volyas tries to avoid the shot.
Knapp slips a jab and a cross from Volyas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volyas scores with a hook to the body. Knapp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volyas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Volyas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knapp misses with an uppercut.
Volyas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Volyas duly obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Volyas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Volyas 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TOF 75
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Savinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Savinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Savinov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Osipov shoots in for a takedown but Savinov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick from Savinov is predictable there #TD#
and Osipov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savinov wants to get back to his feet but Osipov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Savinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osipov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Osipov stands up over Savinov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savinov's head.
Osipov prevents Savinov from getting back to his feet.
Osipov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Osipov 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.
Osipov lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Osipov prevents Savinov from getting back to his feet.
Osipov trying to control but Savinov is working from the bottom.
Osipov prevents Savinov from getting back to his feet.
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Savinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Osipov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Osipov trying to move into half guard but instead Savinov has managed to sweep!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osipov is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savinov's head.
Osipov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Savinov's head.
Savinov wants to stand and escape but Osipov is having none of it. #T2#
Osipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov is controlling the position.
Osipov lands a couple of digs.
Osipov wants to pass the guard but Savinov is keeping the position.
Osipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savinov's head.
Osipov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov is controlling the position.
Osipov working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Osipov is working Savinov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Osipov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov is controlling the position.
Osipov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Osipov looking to pass the guard.
Osipov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Osipov 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. #ES2#
Savinov pushes Osipov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Savinov throws a nice looking combination but Osipov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Osipov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Savinov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Osipov counters with a single leg into guard. Savinov didn't expect that.

Savinov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Osipov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savinov scoring well with a low kick there.
Osipov blocks a leg kick.
Osipov feinted with a counter takedown.
Savinov throws a front kick aimed at Osipov's knee but Osipov avoids it well.
Savinov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Osipov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Osipov is stalling in the full guard. #ES2#
Savinov pushes Osipov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T5#
Savinov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Osipov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Savinov's guard.
Savinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osipov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Osipov lands a couple of elbows.
Savinov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Osipov postures up in Savinov's guard and throws a big left but Savinov blocks it.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osipov landing some decent shots from guard.
Osipov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savinov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osipov.
Osipov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T6#
Osipov is looking to take a break and control but Savinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osipov working the ground and pound from side control.
Savinov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ground and pound from Osipov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Osipov working the head and body with strikes.
Osipov grinds an elbow into Savinov's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savinov is trying to get back to his feet.#T7#
Osipov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Osipov scoring with punches from side control.
Osipov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Osipov trying to control the position but Savinov is working away.
Osipov scores with punches from side control.
Osipov lands a nice forearm strike.
Osipov throws a strike aimed at the side of Savinov's head but Savinov avoids it well.
Osipov 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.
Osipov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savinov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Osipov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Savinov some visible discomfort.
Savinov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Osipov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Osipov working the head and body with strikes. #T8#
Savinov is trying to buck Osipov off.
Osipov slows the pace down.
Osipov working the ground and pound.
Osipov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Savinov down.
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!
Osipov landing a few strikes.
Savinov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Savinov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T9#
Osipov working the body and head with strikes.
Osipov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Osipov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Savinov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Osipov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Osipov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Osipov landing strikes.
Osipov working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Osipov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Osipov lands a nice forearm strike.
Osipov prevents Savinov from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Osipov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Savinov thows a leg kick but Osipov checks it #TD#
and Osipov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Osipov lands a couple of digs.
Osipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Osipov throws a strike but Savinov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Osipov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savinov postures up.
Savinov being controlled here momentarily.
Savinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savinov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fedor Osipov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Osipov looking to control.
Osipov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Savinov keeping moving, preventing Osipov from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Savinov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Osipov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Savinov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Savinov misses with an elbow strike.
Osipov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2#
Savinov pushes Osipov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osipov takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Savinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savinov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Savinov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savinov lands an elbow inside.
Savinov lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Osipov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Savinov kicks off Osipov and gets to his feet.
Osipov misses with a takedown
and Savinov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Osipov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savinov works over Osipov's head and body with a nice combination.
Osipov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Savinov defends well and Osipov ends up having to push Savinov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Osipov blocks the elbow strike.
Savinov is stalling here.
Osipov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savinov can do to turn this around?
Savinov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Savinov. #CUT2#Fedor Osipov's cut is getting worse.
Savinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osipov looking for a takedown.
Savinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Osipov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Savinov prevents it.
Savinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Osipov controls his hands.
Savinov lands a nice elbow.
Savinov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Savinov just leaning against Osipov, taking a breather.
Savinov lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Fedor Osipov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Osipov is working for takedown but Savinov is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Savinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Alexev Savinov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Osipov wants a takedown.
Savinov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Savinov lands a hook that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savinov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Savinov lands an elbow inside that Osipov shrugs off. #CUT2#Jeez, Fedor Osipov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Savinov stops a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Savinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Savinov.
A short body shot lands from Savinov as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Savinov on the inside.
Savinov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexev Savinov!
An out of breath Alexev Savinov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 72
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Southridge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Burlaka throws a big counter combination but Southridge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Burlaka as Southridge shoots in.
Southridge is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Burlaka.
Southridge tries for a takedown but Burlaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Denis Burlaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Southridge.
The crowd cheers as Burlaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Southridge doesn't seem phased though.
Burlaka throws a looping overhand right but Southridge ducks down to avoid it.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burlaka misses with the combination.
Burlaka misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Southridge's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burlaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Southridge.
Burlaka misses with an uppercut. Southridge saw that one coming.
Burlaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Burlaka misses with a looping right.
Southridge fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Burlaka.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Burlaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Southridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Burlaka counters with a three punch combo that has Southridge backing up. Southridge nods at Burlaka to acknowledge the strikes.
Southridge slips a jab and a cross from Burlaka.
Southridge wants to counter with a clinch but Burlaka pushes him away.
Burlaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Denis Burlaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Southridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burlaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Southridge wants to clinch up but Burlaka keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Southridge closes the distance and clinches.
Southridge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burlaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Southridge slowing the pace effectively.
Southridge has Burlaka pressed against the cage, preventing Burlaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Southridge is trying to drag Burlaka to the mat but Burlaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burlaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Southridge has double underhooks.
Southridge misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Southridge breaks from the clinch.
Burlaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Burlaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burlaka lands a jab to the nose.
Southridge lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burlaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Southridge moves away.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka scores with a nice head shot.
Southridge lands a high kick!
Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
Burlaka dodges the punch combination from Southridge. #T3#
Southridge tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Burlaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Southridge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burlaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Southridge somewhat.
Burlaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Southridge on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Burlaka.#CL2#
Southridge rushes Burlaka and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Southridge decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Burlaka gets to his feet - Southridge follows without any prompting.
Burlaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
Burlaka swinging wildly here. #T4#
Burlaka looks to land a combination but Southridge avoids it well.
Burlaka throws a series of strikes that have Southridge backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southridge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burlaka but Burlaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burlaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Southridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Southridge is rocked!
Southridge's corner calls for a 1-2. Southridge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Southridge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Southridge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Southridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Burlaka finish him?
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burlaka duly obliges.
Southridge moves forwards but Burlaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination. #T5#
Burlaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burlaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Burlaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Southridge doesn't seem bothered though.
Southridge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burlaka looks to throw the jab but Southridge is out of range.
Burlaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Southridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Burlaka throws a jab when Southridge was well out of range.
Southridge takes one on the button.
Southridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Burlaka lands.
Burlaka throws the left hand but Southridge avoids the punch easily.
Burlaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burlaka throws a nice looking combination but Southridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by Southridge. #T6#
Burlaka swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Southridge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Southridge pulls guard.
Southridge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burlaka postures up. #SU#
Southridge is working an open guard so Burlaka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Burlaka missing with a left hand there. Southridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Southridge seems to have recovered his senses.
Southridge scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burlaka. Southridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burlaka throws a hook but Southridge avoids it easily.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
A big right from Burlaka misses.
Southridge blocks a jab.
Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
Southridge walks into a straight right hand from Burlaka.
Burlaka jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T7#
Burlaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burlaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burlaka misses with a hook.
Burlaka scores with a one two! Southridge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Southridge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burlaka defends well and Southridge ends up having to push Burlaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burlaka duly obliges.
Southridge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burlaka's waist but Burlaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Southridge off to one side.
Southridge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Burlaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Southridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burlaka throws out the jab.
Burlaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Southridge or perhaps it was just good defense by Burlaka, which made it look bad.
Southridge ducks under a wild hook from Burlaka.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka shows good takedown defense.
Southridge has a takedown stuffed.#T8#
Burlaka blocks a head kick by Southridge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burlaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Southridge back to the cage. Burlaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Burlaka misses.
Nice defenses there by Southridge.
Burlaka is working the combinations to good effect here.
Southridge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burlaka tries to avoid it but Southridge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burlaka to the ground. Burlaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burlaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Southridge connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Burlaka misses its intended target.
Burlaka throws a nice looking combination but Southridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Southridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burlaka circles away.
Southridge looks winded!
Burlaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Southridge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burlaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Southridge closes the distance but Burlaka moves to the side
and Burlaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T9#
Burlaka tries to bum rush Southridge with a series of wild strikes but Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burlaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Southridge.
Southridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burlaka throws a hook but Southridge blocks it.
Burlaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Southridge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burlaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Southridge scrambles back to his feet.
Southridge needs to keep his hands up - Burlaka had a free shot at his head there.
Southridge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burlaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Southridge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burlaka fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Southridge to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Southridge looks to clinch but Burlaka throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Southridge taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Denis Burlaka!
A less than humble Denis Burlaka misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SPPS Evolution 8
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Donk. Volyas catches Scott right on the button with a cross.
Volyas connects with a nice looking jab.
Volyas lands a lovely overhand right.
Volyas lands a two punch combo.
Jab from Volyas.
Volyas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volyas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scott takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volyas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Vadim Volyas has been cut.
Volyas looks to land a combination. Scott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Scott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scott misses with a hook
and Volyas counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott is looking to land body kicks.
Scott throws a hook to the side of Volyas's head but Volyas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volyas throws a big counter combination but Scott scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Volyas.
Scott moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scott misses with a right hand
and Volyas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volyas throws a sloppy head kick and Scott moves out of range easily.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Volyas.
Volyas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Scott. #T1#
Scott throws a jab when Volyas was well out of range.
Volyas throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Volyas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Volyas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scott throws the left hand but Volyas avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Volyas.
A low kick lands for Volyas.
Volyas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Volyas throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Angus Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volyas misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Volyas throws a good cross that connects.
Volyas scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volyas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Volyas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volyas defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Volyas misses.
Volyas tries to clinch up.#T2#
Scott misses with a hook. Volyas ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Scott coming out on top.
Volyas throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
Scott lands a glancing blow to the side of Volyas's head.
Volyas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scott shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scott thows a body kick. Volyas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Volyas moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott catches Volyas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Volyas slips under a jab.
Volyas clobbers Scott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volyas's hands.
Volyas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scott misses with a combination
and Volyas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volyas.
No joy there for Volyas, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Volyas blocks a jab.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Volyas.
Volyas throws a hook but Scott avoids it easily.
Scott throws a leg kick but Volyas checks it.
Volyas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Volyas throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volyas throws a counter high kick but Scott was just alert enough to avoid it.
A jab from Scott finds it's way through Volyas's defenses.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Volyas slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Volyas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volyas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Volyas takes one to the chin there.
Volyas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
An attempted straight right counter from Volyas misses the target.
Scott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Volyas lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott misses with a hook.
Scott misses with a looping left.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Volyas.
Volyas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Volyas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
Scott lands a head shot.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Scott displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Volyas moves out of range easily.
Volyas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volyas counters with a right hand to the body.
Volyas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Scott lands with a shot to the body.
Volyas cracks Scott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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 Vadim Volyas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Volyas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Scott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volyas feints and then cracks Scott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scott down.
Volyas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scott misses with an uppercut
and Volyas counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volyas misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Scott catches Volyas right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volyas.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Scott.
Volyas ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Volyas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Volyas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Volyas takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Volyas. That snapped Scott's head back.
Scott throws a hook but Volyas blocks it.
Scott connects with a body shot that sends Volyas's belly button to the back.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volyas.
Nice shot by Scott.
Volyas ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Scott falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Volyas counter with a right hand.
Scott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Volyas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volyas connects with an inside leg kick.
Scott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scott lands the left hand.
Volyas tries to clinch up.
Volyas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Scott throws the left hand but Volyas avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Scott misses.
Scott throws a leg kick
and Volyas counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Volyas tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Volyas moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Volyas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Scott throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Volyas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Volyas ducks down to avoid it.
Scott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volyas.
Scott misses with a lunging right hand
and Volyas counters with a straight right hand.
Volyas blocks a jab.
Volyas throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Volyas throws a head kick that misses.
Scott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volyas scores with a head kick. Scott tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Scott throws a series of punches but Volyas avoids them all with ease.
Volyas missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volyas misses with a head kick.
Volyas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Scott.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Volyas.
Scott throws a combination that misses
and Volyas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volyas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scott misses with a hook. Volyas ducked under it nicely.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Volyas's shoulder, as Volyas tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Scott.
Volyas connects with the punch.
Volyas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Volyas under the eye.
Scott tries to bum rush Volyas with a series of wild strikes but Volyas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scott scores with a punch to the head.
Volyas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Volyas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Volyas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scott scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas tries to land a front kick but Scott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Volyas throws a series of punches but Scott avoids them all with ease.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volyas.
Scott scores with a nice strike.
Scott throws a series of punches but Volyas avoids them all with ease.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volyas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Volyas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scott lands a really nice looking cross but Volyas seems unphased.
Volyas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volyas's corner calls for a 1-2. Volyas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vadim Volyas is winning the standup battle so far.
Volyas throws a hook but Scott avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Volyas.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Volyas is out of range. #CL#
Volyas gets a clinch. #BC2#
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volyas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scott.
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 Vadim Volyas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Volyas'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#
Scott lands with a hook. Volyas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Volyas moved out of range nicely.
Volyas is looking to counter punch.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volyas moves away.
Volyas takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Scott connects with a solid leg kick.
Volyas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Scott misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Volyas blocks the leg kick.
Volyas lands with a shot to the body.
Scott throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
Scott scores with a hook to the body. Volyas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Volyas is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volyas misses with a body kick.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Scott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volyas counters with a thumping low kick.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Volyas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Scott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volyas throws a sloppy head kick and Scott moves out of range easily.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volyas lands a really nice looking cross but Scott seems unphased.
Good shot there by Volyas.
Scott throws a chopping leg kick but Volyas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Volyas is looking to clinch but Scott is avoiding it.
Volyas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scott's sensitive parts.
Volyas ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
It looked like Volyas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick from Scott, right into the meat of the thigh.
Volyas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott takes one to the chin there.
Scott throws the left hand but Volyas avoids the punch easily.
Volyas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volyas throws a sloppy head kick and Scott moves out of range easily.
Scott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scott misses with an uppercut
and Volyas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Angus Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas lands a jab.
Scott misses with a series of wild punches.
Scott punishes Volyas's body with a nice straight punch.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Volyas moves away and avoids it.
Volyas is looking to score with low kicks.
Volyas lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Volyas.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Scott is looking to score with low kicks.
Volyas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volyas connects with a single shot there.
Scott misses with a right hand
and Volyas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volyas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Scott misses with an uppercut
and Volyas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scott misses with a hook. Volyas ducked under it nicely.
Volyas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scott swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volyas slips a jab from Scott.
Scott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volyas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
Scott avoids the head kick by Volyas.
Volyas slips a straight right by Scott.
An attempted straight right counter from Volyas misses the target.
Volyas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volyas.
Volyas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volyas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volyas lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scott.
Volyas throws a good cross that connects.
A left lands for Volyas.
Volyas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vadim Volyas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volyas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Some wild striking there from Scott.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Scott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scott tries to bum rush Volyas with a series of wild strikes but Volyas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Volyas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scott misses with a double jab
and Volyas counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Volyas.
Scott scores with a sloppy right hand. Volyas should have avoided that one.

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 Vadim Volyas.
Well Volyas 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vadim Volyas!
Vadim Volyas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TOF 62
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burlaka throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Burlaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Burlaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burlaka.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burlaka connects with a nice looking jab.
Burlaka looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Burlaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Gracie misses its target.
Burlaka misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Burlaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Denis Burlaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burlaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burlaka looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burlaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Burlaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burlaka connects with the punch.
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burlaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab from Burlaka does it's job there.
Burlaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burlaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burlaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burlaka throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Burlaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Burlaka.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burlaka lands a lovely overhand right.
Burlaka thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burlaka, as that shot connected.
Burlaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Burlaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burlaka tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burlaka to the ground. Burlaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Burlaka.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burlaka throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Burlaka circles away.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Burlaka.
It looked like Gracie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burlaka.
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Burlaka misses with an uppercut.
Burlaka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Burlaka looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to clinch but Burlaka is having none of it. #TD#
Burlaka gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Burlaka manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Burlaka fails to land with a series of punches.
As Burlaka looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Burlaka just gets out of the way.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burlaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burlaka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Burlaka digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burlaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Burlaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed right hand from Burlaka misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Gracie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burlaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burlaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T5#
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burlaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a good jab.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Burlaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burlaka duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.#T6#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burlaka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burlaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Burlaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burlaka is working the combinations to good effect here.
Burlaka swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Burlaka missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Burlaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Gracie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burlaka.
Burlaka misses with a hook.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.#T7#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burlaka as he avoids it easily.
Burlaka misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie slips under a jab from Burlaka.
Jab from Burlaka.
No joy there for Burlaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Burlaka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burlaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burlaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burlaka connects with a single shot there.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burlaka misses with a hook.
Burlaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T8#
Burlaka lands a jab.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burlaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burlaka stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burlaka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Burlaka.
Burlaka looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Burlaka throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burlaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burlaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T9#
Burlaka lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burlaka lands a jab-cross combination.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burlaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Burlaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Burlaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burlaka.
A jab lands there for Burlaka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burlaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burlaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burlaka misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Burlaka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Burlaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Burlaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Burlaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Burlaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Burlaka tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burlaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burlaka throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Burlaka misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Burlaka. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Burlaka, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Burlaka against the cage but Burlaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burlaka works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Burlaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
It appears Gracie was looking to counter with a kick there.
Burlaka is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Burlaka manages to avoid it.
Burlaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burlaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Burlaka.
Burlaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burlaka looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Jab by Burlaka.
Denis Burlaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Burlaka misses.
Burlaka loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Burlaka scores with a nice head shot.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Burlaka tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burlaka connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Burlaka tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burlaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burlaka! But no joy.
Burlaka 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.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burlaka!
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Burlaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Burlaka throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to move into range but Burlaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burlaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burlaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Burlaka scores with a nice strike.
Burlaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burlaka wants it to stay on the feet.#T5#
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Burlaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burlaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Burlaka misses the target.
Burlaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burlaka.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Gracie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Burlaka scores with a four punch combination!
Burlaka looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burlaka connects with a looping right hand. #T6#
Left hook, right uppercut from Burlaka.
Burlaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Burlaka looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Burlaka throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Burlaka connects with a single shot there.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Burlaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burlaka. #T7#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burlaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burlaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Burlaka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burlaka swivels and escapes.
Burlaka cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burlaka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burlaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T8#
Burlaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burlaka throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka shows good takedown defense.
Burlaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie blocks a jab.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burlaka's guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Burlaka is keeping the position.#ES2#
Burlaka pushes Gracie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Burlaka fails to land with a series of punches. #T9#
Burlaka throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burlaka misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Gracie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burlaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burlaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Burlaka. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Burlaka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burlaka tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Burlaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Burlaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burlaka with a nice cross.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Gracie misses its target.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burlaka lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burlaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burlaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burlaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burlaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burlaka connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Burlaka scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burlaka.#TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burlaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burlaka keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie prevents Burlaka from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Burlaka wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie passes Burlaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burlaka is trying to stand.
Burlaka is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Burlaka wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control the action but Burlaka is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burlaka has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES2#
Burlaka has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Burlaka lands a head shot.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burlaka pinned against the cage. Burlaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burlaka connects with a crisp jab.
Burlaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Burlaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Burlaka manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burlaka cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Burlaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burlaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Burlaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burlaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice cross by Burlaka.#T5#
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burlaka lands a head shot.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Burlaka misses.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burlaka pinned against the cage. Burlaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
As Burlaka looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Burlaka just gets out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
A right-left combo lands from Burlaka. #T6#
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burlaka defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Burlaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Burlaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burlaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Burlaka scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Burlaka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burlaka connects with a crisp jab.
Burlaka misses the shot to the body.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka lands a jab to the head. #T7#
No joy there for Burlaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie dives in and grabs Burlaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burlaka pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Burlaka.
A left and a right from Burlaka both land. Nice combination.
Burlaka connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Burlaka misses with a few strikes there.
Burlaka throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie throws a quick counter kick to the body but Burlaka avoids it.
Burlaka misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burlaka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Rio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie is chipping away with strikes. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burlaka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8##SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burlaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burlaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burlaka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Burlaka wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is dominant here and he's now got Burlaka's back!
Denis Burlaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T9#
Burlaka trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now. #SUB#
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burlaka defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Burlaka is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gracie gets his way! #SUB#
Burlaka defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Burlaka has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Burlaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burlaka 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Burlaka!
Denis Burlaka 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: HFC 78:Kangee vs Hanma
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Morales misses with the combination.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Morales avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Morales.
Morales's corner calls for a 1-2. Morales obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morales seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morales throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
Morales misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Morales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morales swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Morales misses.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot. #CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Morales.
Morales makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuznetsov as Morales tries to tie him up.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch. #T2#
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kuznetsov's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuznetsov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morales or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales trying to control the position but instead, Kuznetsov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morales into the cage.
Morales prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Morales.
A short left from Kuznetsov. #T3#
Morales has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetsov keeps him there for the moment.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morales is trying to stall.
Morales is looking to control Kuznetsov's arms but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morales has his back to the cage.
Maybe Morales would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales tries to stall but Kuznetsov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Morales is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Morales looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov. #T4#
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov pushes Morales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov leaning against his opponent.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales misses with some punches.
Morales is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Morales.
Morales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Morales'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.

Egor Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kuznetsov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kuznetsov jabs at Morales's body.
Morales moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov slips a jab and a cross from Morales.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morales throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kuznetsov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Morales ducked under it nicely.
Morales misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination. #T1#
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Kuznetsov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morales lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuznetsov backs up against the cage.
Morales cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.
Morales swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov feints a jab promting Morales to slip. Kuznetsov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morales slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Omari Morales is winning the standup battle so far.
Morales throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
No joy there for Morales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Morales coming out on top.
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!
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Morales fails to land with a series of punches.
Morales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Morales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morales throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Morales.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Morales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales misses the jab.
Kuznetsov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuznetsov jabs at Morales's body.
Morales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznetsov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morales with a body shot.
Omari Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Morales misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morales with a body shot.
Kuznetsov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuznetsov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morales is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Morales works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Morales throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Kuznetsov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omari Morales dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Morales scores with a jab.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body shot.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Morales's ribs.
Morales is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Morales missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morales misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov stuns Morales with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Morales's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov punishes Morales's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morales rather than just go for the knockout.
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
A nice side step and Kuznetsov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morales throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Morales's body. Morales takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Morales takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morales connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.#T3#
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Morales moved out of range nicely.
Morales throws a big counter combination but Kuznetsov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Morales throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morales throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Morales.
Kuznetsov unleashes a big counter combination but Morales bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Morales counter with a right hand. #T4#
Morales misses with a combination
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morales takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Morales throws a good cross that connects.
Morales doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Kuznetsov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Egor Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuznetsov 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: TOF 61
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Osipov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diabeetus's guard.
Diabeetus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Osipov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diabeetus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Osipov has Diabeetus in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Osipov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diabeetus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Osipov trying to keep a closed guard but Diabeetus is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T1##SUB#
Osipov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diabeetus is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Osipov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diabeetus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diabeetus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Osipov is looking for a triangle but Diabeetus pushes his legs off easily.
Diabeetus stopping the sweep attempt from Osipov.#SUB#
Osipov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Diabeetus escapes and throws Osipov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Osipov is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Osipov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diabeetus's best efforts.
Osipov won't allow Diabeetus to pass to mount.
Osipov is looking for a sweep. Diabeetus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Osipov is working hard here to advance position.
Osipov trying to control from the bottom.
Osipov is looking for a sweep. Diabeetus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Osipov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diabeetus pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Osipov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Osipov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diabeetus pushes past his half guard into mount!
Osipov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Osipov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Osipov landing some decent shots from guard.
Osipov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Osipov throwing strikes from guard but Diabeetus blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diabeetus can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osipov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Osipov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Diabeetus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Osipov drops back looking for a leg! Diabeetus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diabeetus manages to kick Osipov off! Osipov jumps back into Diabeetus's guard.
Osipov landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Osipov 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.
Osipov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Osipov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diabeetus dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Osipov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Diabeetus frees his head nicely. Oh but Osipov has switched to an armbar! Diabeetus is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fedor Osipov!
Fedor Osipov 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: TOF 55
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Burlaka.
A punch combination from Burlaka misses.
Wolf is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burlaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Wolf should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Burlaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burlaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Wolf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burlaka.
Burlaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Wolf throws a hook but Burlaka avoids it easily.
Wolf misses with a straight left.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Burlaka.
Burlaka lands with an overhand left.
Burlaka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wolf is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Burlaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burlaka.
Burlaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Wolf takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Burlaka misses.
Wolf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burlaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burlaka scores with a hook to the body. Wolf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burlaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burlaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Burlaka lands an overhand right.
Burlaka throws a jab when Wolf was well out of range.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burlaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolf misses with a left hand
and Burlaka counters with a series of strikes. Wolf will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burlaka duly obliges.
Wolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burlaka.#T2#
Wolf throws a hook to the side of Burlaka's head but Burlaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Burlaka looks to land a combination. Wolf sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Jero Wolf has been cut.
Burlaka misses with an uppercut
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burlaka as he avoids it easily.
Burlaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wolf staying out of range there.
Wolf jabs Burlaka right on the nose. Burlaka blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Burlaka does it's job there.
Wolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Burlaka lands an overhand right.
Wolf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burlaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burlaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf throws out the jab.
Wolf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolf throws a looping overhand right but Burlaka ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Burlaka misses with an uppercut.
Wolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
Wolf takes a swing at Burlaka's ribcage but misses.
Burlaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolf's head.
Wolf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burlaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Denis Burlaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf throws an off balance right hand
and Burlaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Wolf.
A big left from Wolf misses.
Burlaka unleashes a big counter combination but Wolf bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Wolf misses.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Burlaka.
Wolf drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burlaka sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burlaka. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Burlaka. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Wolf avoids them all with ease.
Burlaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burlaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burlaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Wolf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Wolf moves out of range.
Burlaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolf circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolf is looking to counter punch.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burlaka.
Burlaka throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily.
Burlaka misses with a wild combination.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Burlaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T5#
Burlaka checks the leg kick.
Burlaka throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burlaka scores with a nice strike.
Wolf throws a jab when Burlaka was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Burlaka misses the target.
Burlaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Wolf avoids them all with ease.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burlaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wolf.
Wolf staying out of range there.
Burlaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burlaka staying out of range there.
Wolf misses with a few strikes there. #T6#
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burlaka manages to avoid it.
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolf circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Burlaka does no damage.
Burlaka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
Burlaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Burlaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Burlaka.
Burlaka takes one to the chin there.
Good exchange - Burlaka coming out on top.
Burlaka missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wolf staying out of range there.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
Burlaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T7#
Wolf slips a jab from Burlaka.
Wolf changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Burlaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burlaka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wolf backs up against the cage.
The fighters circling - Burlaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burlaka throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely.
Burlaka defending well as Wolf loads up on a big left hand.
Wolf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wolf takes a swing at Burlaka's ribcage but misses.
Burlaka throws a looping overhand right but Wolf ducks down to avoid it.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Wolf moves out of range.
Burlaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burlaka.
Burlaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wolf with a body shot.
Wolf throws a hook but Burlaka avoids it easily.
Burlaka cracks Wolf with a good jab.#T8#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burlaka misses with an uppercut
letting Wolf counter with a right hand.
A big left from Burlaka misses.
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burlaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burlaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolf tries for a takedown but Burlaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jero Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burlaka throws a jab when Wolf was well out of range.
Wolf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Wolf misses.
Burlaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolf was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burlaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burlaka.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely. #T9#
Wolf thuds a left hand into Burlaka's body.
Burlaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf.
Wolf tests Burlaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burlaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wolf misses with a looping left.
Burlaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf.
Burlaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolf feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf slips a jab and a cross from Burlaka.
Wolf dodges the punch combination from Burlaka.
Burlaka takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Burlaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jero Wolf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
Burlaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Burlaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolf misses the jab.
Denis Burlaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Wolf avoids them all with ease.
Wolf loads up on a big right hand but Burlaka slips the punch.
Wolf swings for the body but Burlaka moves out of range.
Burlaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wolf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Wolf moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burlaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Burlaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Wolf counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Burlaka!
Burlaka wants to get back to his feet but Wolf is dominant here and he's now got Burlaka's back!#T1##SUB#
Burlaka defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wolf's arms.
Burlaka prevents Wolf from getting a body triangle.
Wolf loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Burlaka hold on?
Wolf 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.#SUB#
Wolf working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Burlaka is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Wolf has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Burlaka taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jero Wolf!
In his post fight interview, Jero Wolf started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 21, 2023

#R1#
Cartier dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cartier has his takedown stuffed
and Kuznetsov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Cartier with a poor takedown
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cartier darts in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets double underhooks and turns Cartier into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Kuznetsov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#BC2#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartier circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuznetsov is fending him off so far but Cartier persists. Nope, Kuznetsov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuznetsov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Horrible takedown attempt by Cartier or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetsov, which made it look bad. #T1#
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
Cartier dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Cartier's head and hops out.
Kuznetsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Cartier's ribs.
Kuznetsov's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuznetsov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Egor Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
Kuznetsov cracks Cartier with an open hand slap.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuznetsov scores with a four punch combination!
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Cartier moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Cartier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov tries to avoid it but Cartier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuznetsov to the ground. Kuznetsov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Cartier slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Cartier avoids it well.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov lands a jab-cross combination.
Cartier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Cartier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3##TD#
Cartier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuznetsov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cartier working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kuznetsov is looking to reverse the position.
Cartier wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping him busy.
Kuznetsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartier staying calm.#SUB#
Cartier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Kuznetsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartier trying to control the position but Kuznetsov is working away.
Kuznetsov is looking to regain half guard here but Cartier keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Cartier politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cartier prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cartier lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Kuznetsov 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#
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Cartier tries to counter with a takedown but Kuznetsov is quick to defend against it.
Kuznetsov scores with a three punch combo!
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuznetsov throws a series of strikes that have Cartier backpedaling.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cartier eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Cartier with a series of wild strikes but Cartier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartier closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Cartier pushes Kuznetsov against the cage but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Cartier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cartier working Kuznetsov over with strikes.
Cartier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Cartier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuznetsov is looking for a sweep. Cartier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cartier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuznetsov is just riding it out for now. Cartier eventually gives up the hold.
Kuznetsov moves into full guard.
Cartier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cartier throwing strikes from guard but Kuznetsov blocks nicely.
Cartier stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Cartier is looking for a sweep. Kuznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Kuznetsov stands up from half guard.
Kuznetsov lands a two punch combo.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartier darts in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets double underhooks and turns Cartier into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartier wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cartier shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but Cartier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuznetsov!
Kuznetsov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cartier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and moves away.
Cartier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cartier. #T4#
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartier dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Cartier's head and hops out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuznetsov.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Cartier with a series of wild strikes but Cartier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kuznetsov. No joy for Cartier on that attempt.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov throws a combination. Cartier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cartier feinted with a counter takedown.
Cartier fails with the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a series of strikes. Cartier will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Kuznetsov 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cartier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kuznetsov gets caught napping as Cartier dives in and scores a takedown. Kuznetsov manages to retain guard.

Kuznetsov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination. Cartier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Cartier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Egor Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Cartier avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cartier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cartier shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination. Cartier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cartier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuznetsov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cartier dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Cartier tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Kuznetsov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Cartier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cartier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuznetsov cracks Cartier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cartier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Cartier moves out of range.
Cartier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Kuznetsov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cartier back to the cage. Kuznetsov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kuznetsov tests Cartier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartier shoots in and drives through. Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Cartier shoots in for a double leg but Kuznetsov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cartier.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Cartier with a series of wild strikes but Cartier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cartier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Cartier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuznetsov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov regains half guard.
Cartier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuznetsov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartier is keen to just control but Kuznetsov is a slippery customer.
Cartier is really struggling to control Kuznetsov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartier throwing shots but Kuznetsov is blocking nicely.
Egor Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cartier works his way into side control.
Kuznetsov tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

And that's the end of the fight!
Egor Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TOF 54
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Joukahainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joukahainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Osipov is just out of range.
Osipov checks a leg kick.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joukahainen wants to land a leg kick but Osipov is out of range.
Osipov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joukahainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osipov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joukahainen sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Osipov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joukahainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Joukahainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Osipov throws a big right hand that misses.
Osipov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Osipov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Joukahainen is controlling Osipov's posture.
Joukahainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joukahainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joukahainen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Osipov throws a big elbow that misses.
Osipov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Osipov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Joukahainen dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Joukahainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Osipov 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.#SUB#
Joukahainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osipov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joukahainen has managed to get both his arms back between Osipov's legs - danger averted.
Osipov trying to control the position. #T3#
Joukahainen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Osipov 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Osipov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joukahainen can pounce on him.
Joukahainen throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Osipov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Joukahainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Osipov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Osipov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Osipov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joukahainen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joukahainen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Joukahainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Osipov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joukahainen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Osipov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Osipov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joukahainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Joukahainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Osipov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Joukahainen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Osipov.
Osipov is trying to control Joukahainen's posture but Joukahainen avoids it. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Osipov seems a little lost for a moment, as Joukahainen dominates the positioning.
Osipov is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jouni Joukahainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Joukahainen.
Osipov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joukahainen lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Joukahainen misses with a looping left.
Osipov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Joukahainen manages to circle out of the way.
Joukahainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osipov. #T9#
Osipov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Osipov feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Joukahainen misses.
Osipov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joukahainen lands with a cross.
Osipov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Osipov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joukahainen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jouni Joukahainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Osipov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Joukahainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joukahainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osipov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joukahainen sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joukahainen.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Osipov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Joukahainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Osipov is just out of range.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Joukahainen.
Osipov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joukahainen sprawls and moves away.
Jouni Joukahainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Osipov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick lands for Joukahainen. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A telegraphed right hand from Joukahainen misses the target.
Jouni Joukahainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osipov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Osipov avoids the head kick by Joukahainen.
Osipov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Osipov with a poor takedown
and Joukahainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Joukahainen tries to work over Osipov's front leg with a kick but Osipov checks it.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Osipov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Osipov slips under a jab.
Osipov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joukahainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Joukahainen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Osipov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Osipov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osipov drops his hands momentarily and Joukahainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #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.
Nice defenses there by Osipov.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Osipov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joukahainen tries to avoid it but Osipov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joukahainen to the ground. Joukahainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Osipov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joukahainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joukahainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T5#
Joukahainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Osipov slips under a jab from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joukahainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Osipov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joukahainen throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Osipov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Joukahainen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T6#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joukahainen throws a jab when Osipov was well out of range.
Osipov attempts a counter takedown but Joukahainen avoids it well and moves away.
Osipov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joukahainen misses with a straight left.
Osipov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Osipov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joukahainen!
The strikes coming from Osipov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T7#
Osipov controlling the position.
Osipov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Osipov crashes against the mat.
Osipov trying to control the position but Joukahainen is working away. #SUB#
Osipov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joukahainen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Osipov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Osipov wants to control but Joukahainen is keeping him busy.
Osipov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Osipov throws a strike aimed at the side of Joukahainen's head but Joukahainen avoids it well.
Joukahainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Osipov trying to control the position but Joukahainen is working away.
Osipov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Joukahainen is avoiding damage well.
Osipov with the ground and pound but Joukahainen regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T9#
Joukahainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Osipov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joukahainen sees it coming and defends easily.
Osipov misses with a head shot. Joukahainen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Osipov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Joukahainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Osipov throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jouni Joukahainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fedor Osipov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Joukahainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Osipov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joukahainen throws out the jab.
A jab from Joukahainen misses.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Joukahainen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen looks to land a right hand but Osipov moved out of range.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Joukahainen. Osipov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joukahainen throws a sloppy head kick and Osipov moves out of range easily.
Osipov attempts a counter takedown but Joukahainen avoids it well and moves away.
Joukahainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Osipov is just out of range.
Osipov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joukahainen sprawls and moves away.
Joukahainen misses with a looping left.
Osipov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joukahainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Joukahainen is predictable there #TD#
and Osipov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joukahainen! #T2##SUB#
Osipov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Osipov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Osipov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Osipov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Osipov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joukahainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Osipov throws an elbow but Joukahainen slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Joukahainen defending against the ground and pound.
Osipov laying and praying for a moment but Joukahainen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Osipov working Joukahainen over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osipov wants to take a breather but Joukahainen is having none of it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Osipov is stalling here. Joukahainen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Osipov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Joukahainen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Osipov is trying to get back to half guard.
Joukahainen happy to just control the position for now.
Osipov is looking to regain half guard here but Joukahainen keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Joukahainen has control of an arm but Osipov manages to advance to Joukahainen's back!
You can see the frustration on Joukahainen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Joukahainen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Osipov's arms.
Osipov is not going to allow Joukahainen to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
Osipov tries to keep control of the position but Joukahainen is staying busy.
Osipov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Joukahainen to escape the position.
Osipov is hanging on to Joukahainen's back as he tries to escape.
Joukahainen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Osipov.
Osipov missing with strikes.
Osipov is looking to control Joukahainen but Joukahainen is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Joukahainen fending off the submission attempt from Osipov.
Osipov throwing sloppy strikes. #T7##SUB#
Osipov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Osipov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Osipov is trying to control but Joukahainen is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Joukahainen blocking the ground and pound.
BOOM! Osipov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Osipov breaks from Joukahainen's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T8#
Osipov unloads with some shots from mount but Joukahainen bucks and avoids them well.
Osipov wants to control the action but instead Joukahainen gets a body lock and reverses into Osipov's guard! Nice work!
Fedor Osipov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Osipov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joukahainen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Joukahainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Osipov throws an elbow that misses. Joukahainen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Osipov's guard. Nice move by Joukahainen!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osipov wants to control but Joukahainen passes easily into half guard. #T9#
Joukahainen not doing much here.
Osipov is trying to get back to full guard.
Fedor Osipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osipov is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Osipov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joukahainen 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jouni Joukahainen!

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