Bellator 291 ‘Amosov vs. Storley 2’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring

Steven Hill (170) vs. Joel Kouadja (171)

Round 1

Keith Peterson is the official for the opening fight of this 18-bout card from Dublin. It’s a measured beginning, as it’s 30 seconds before Kouadja flicks out a jab from his southpaw stance. Hill paws with a lead hook, and then closes the distance behind a right hand. Hill connects the hands, lifts Kouadja and dumps him on the canvas. Hill is inside his opponent’s full guard, and he drops a right hammerfist. Hill passes to side control, but Koudja regains half guard. Koudja limits Hill’s offense and then recaptures full guard before landing an elbow from his back. Hill drops three short elbows, stands and then dives briefly into full mount. Hill is up again, trying to navigate the guard of the Frenchman. HIll passes into mount and drips a heavy shot on the way in. Hill stands and dives back in once more, adding some heavy punches on the way in. Hill stands and then clears the guard with a hammerfist. Hill punches the ribs and ends the round in top position.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Hill
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Hill
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Hill

Round 2

Koudja misses a kick to the body at range. Koudja lands a leg kick but then is taken down by Hill as he attempts to force the action. Koudja slides near the cage as Hill is in half guard, landing punches and a short elbow from above. Hill drives his left forearm into Koudja’s mug and punches the ribs with his right. Hill traps his foe’s wrist and unloads with several left hands, which prompts Koudja to give up his back. Hill has both hooks in and he slides the left arm under the chin with relative ease. Koudja taps out in a matter of seconds as Hill keeps his undefeated record intact.

The Official Result

Steven Hill def. Joel Kouadja via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) R2 2:03

Dmytrii Hrytsenko (164.2) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (164.2)

Round 1

Kevin MacDonald will be the third man in the cage for this catchweight affair. Scatizzi flicks a question mark kick at the head of his opponent. Hrytsenko answers with an outside leg kick. Scatizzi whiffs on a punch and Hrytsenko ducks under and secures a rear waistlock near the fence. Scatizzi looks to break the grip, and Hrytsenko drives a few knees into the thighs. Scatizzi is able to spin out and lands an uppercut on the break. Hrytsenko blocks a body kick. Scatizzi swarms with punches, but Hrytsenko answers with some accurate straight punches. Hrytsenko has a head kick blocked, then he lands a pair of leg kicks. Scaitzzi moves in an lands a left, which leads to a spirited exchange. Scatizzi follows a left hand with a high kick. Both men throw kicks, and Hrytsenko catches it in the cup. They touch gloves and get to it with no pause. A body kick lands for Hrytsenko. Scatizzi applies pressure and lands a left hook. Moments later a jumping knee from Scatizzi leads to a clinch, but they separate in short order. Hrytsenko follows a jumping kick with a straight right. Scatizzi comes in swinging wildly and Hrytsenko takes him down before the end of the round.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Scatizzi
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Scatizzi
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Scatizzi

Round 2

Scatizzi takes the center of the cage and lands a front kick. He lands a high kick to the back of Hrytsenko’s head in an ensuing exchange. Scatizzi answers a high kick with a leg kick. Scatizzi and Hrytsenko trade low kicks. Scatizzi blocks a high kick. Hrytsenko fires another high kick into the forearm of his foe. Scatizzi moves in and fires off a combination. Scatizzi lands a combination punctuated by a low kick, and Hrytsenko answers with a kick to the body. A spinning kick just misses for Hrytsenko. Scatizzi applies pressure and they trade before Hrytsenko circles out. An inside leg kick lands for Hrytsenko and then Scatizzi has a high kick blocked. They clinch after Scatizzi throws a kick, and Scatizzi lands several knees in close quarters and then a short elbow after they break. Hrytsenko closes the range and secures a rear body lock as time winds down. Hrytsenko lands a left as they separate just before the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Hrytsenko
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Hrytsenko
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Hrytsenko

Round 3

Scatizzi once again takes the center of the cage. Hrytsenko mixes up the kicks, landing to the leg and then missing a spinning attack. A solid right from Hrytsenko leads to a wild exchange, but Scatizzi is able to answer. Hrytsenko is staying busy with a variety of kicks. They trade at range and Scatizzi lands an uppercut. Hrytsenko answers with a straight right. Hrytsenko with a solid inside leg kick. Hrytsenko slides in and rifles an uppercut through Scattizi’s guard. Moments later a right lands clean for the Ukraine native. Hrytsenko with a leg kick and Scatizzi pressures with looping hooks, but nothing lands clean. Scatizzi jumps in with a front kick and misses, but Hrytsenko steps in and finds the range with a right. Scatizzi puts Hrytsenko on his heels with a combination near the fence during a brief exchange. Scatizzi backs his man up with a combination. A jab finds the mark for Hrytsenko. A left hook lands for Hrytsenko and then a right lands clean for Hrytsenko, which prompts Scatizzi to pressure forward. Hrytsenko eats a knee. Scatizzi ends the round on the offensive, as he rushes forward and unloads with hooks with Hrytsenko against the fence.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Hrytsenko (29-28 Hrytsenko)
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Hrytsenko (29-28 Hrytsenko)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Hrytsenko (29-28 Hrytsenko)

The Official Result

Dmytrii Hrytsenko def. Daniele Scatizzi via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00

Craig McIntosh (145.8) vs. Kenny Mokhonoana (145.6)

Round 1

Bryan Miner will be the referee for this featherweight pairing. Mokhonoana clips McIntosh with a straight left right away. McIntosh with a nice body kick, but Mokhonoana catches him again during an exchange and then takes the Scot down. McIntosh briefly threatens with a guillotine but lets the choke go. Mokhonoana is in top position, working inside his foe’s high guard. Mokhonoana lands a few short punches to the ribs as McIntosh holds him in tight. Miner warns McIntosh to get his toes out of the cage. Mokhonoana works to create some space, but he’s aware that McIntosh wants to set up a traingle from his back. Suddenly, Mokhonoana frees himself and drops a massive elbow that appeared to temporarily remove his foe from consciousness. Two more heavy elbows land, one of which wakes McIntosh back up. From there, the SBG Ireland product tees off with more heavy ground-and-pound before Miner steps in to rescue McIntosh.

The Official Result

Kenny Mokhonoana def. Craig McIntosh via TKO (Elbows and Punches) R1 3:13

Jena Bishop (125.2) vs. Elina Kallionidou (124.8)

Round 1

Bryan Miner gets the assignment for this flyweight clash. Kallionidou steps in and lands a solid straight right. Another right connects for Kallionidou. Bishop gets a hold of Kallionidou in the center of the cage and plants her on the canvas. As Bishop attempts to pass to mount, Kallionidou reverses into top position. Bishop hunts for a leg lock and uses it to scramble back into top position. Bishop is in half guard, and she creates space to land some moderate ground and pound. Bishop passes to side control, and she drops a short elbow. Bishop continues to work to advance and look for openings as she drives her knee into the neck of Kallionidou. The heavy top pressure continues for Bishop but Kallionidou recovers half guard. Kallionidou attempts an ill-advised choke from her back, but Bishop isn’t really in danger. Bishop lands some short punches from top position, mixing up shots to the head and body. Bishop with a few elbows before Kallionidou recovers full guard. Bishop ends the round with more offense from side control.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Bishop
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Bishop
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Bishop

Round 2

Kallionidou takes the center, bouncing and out. She lands a right hand during an initial exchange. Bishop eats a combination, then lands several punches of her own as she rushes forward, eventually forcing the clinch. Bishop presses Kallionidou into the cage, secures double underhooks and plants the Greek flyweight on her back. Bishop is in half guard, applying heavy top pressure. Bishop stays busy with short punches to the head. Kallionidou recovers full guard, then creates space with her legs and returns to her feet. Kallionidou rushes foward with a combination and gets sucked into the clinch. Bishop turns her foe around and then trips her to the mat. Bishop is in full mount. The American postures up and lands a series of left and right hands. Kallionidou tries to bridge and escape, but Bishop maintains the dominant position. Kallionidou wraps her legs around Bishop and nearly frees herself from the bottom. The American regains the position, gets mount and then transitions to an armbar late in the round. Bishop goes belly down but can’t get the submission before the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Bishop
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Bishop
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Bishop

Round 3

Kallionidou back to the center and throws a left hook early. Bishop tries to close the distance, but Kallionidou shrugs her off. Bishop lands a left hook. Kallionidou lands a combination. The time on the feet is fleeting, though, as Bishop ducks under a bunch and changes levels for another takedown. Bishop is in half guard in the center of the cage. Biship applies pressure from above with her right shoulder while she lands a few short left hands. Bishop methodically passes to side control. Kallionidou uses her flexibility to bring her legs up high, making it difficutl for Bishop to create offense. Bishop remains patient, staying heavy on top. Bishop is in north-south position now, and Kallionidou doesn’t seem to have any answers from her back as the pace has slowed in the waning moments of the round. Bishop lands a few more punches before the horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Bishop (30-27 Bishop)
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Bishop (30-27 Bishop)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Bishop (30-27 Bishop)

The Official Result

Jena Bishop def. Elina Kallionidou via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00

Rafael Hudson (145.2) vs. Khasan Magomedsharipov (145.6)

Round 1

Keith Peterson will oversee this featherweight bout. Magomedsharipov wastes little time as he takes Hudson down near the fence. Hudson works diligently to maintain his guard. Hudson sits up, but Magomedsharipov pulls him away from the fence. Magomedsharipov lands a solid elbow from half guard. Hudson tries to threaten with a kimura, but there’s nothing there, and Magomedsharipov drops another elbow. It’s methodical work for the Dagestani, who is patiently looking to advance position while taking openings for ground-and-pound. Magomedsharipov alternates between elbows and left hands. Hudson uses the butterfly guard to create some space and Magomedsharipov stands, and then hovers over his foe, landing elbows and punches. The shots are heavier now, and Hudson can do nothing but cover up. One last barrage of about nine or or 10 unanswered left hands brings an end to the contest.

The Official Result

Khasan Magomedsharipov def. Rafael Hudson via TKO (Punches) R1 4:40

Asael Adjoudj (145.8) vs. Liam McCracken (145.8)

Round 1

Keith Peterson will be the third man in the cage for this featherweight tilt. Adjoudj with a leg kick, and McCracken lands a jab. Lots of feints and probing kicks in the early going. An inside leg kick for Adjoudj. McCracken slides away from a combination. The Englishman with a nice body kick and Adjoudj answers with a front kick. Adjoudj with a side kick to the body followed by a glancing head kick. Adjoudj connects with a solid leg kick and then another. McCracken is sgruggling to find the range and Adjoudj lands a head kick. McCracken clinches with a Adjoudj against the fence. McCracken trips his man down and stays attached to the back when Adjoudj stands. McCracken drags his foe back down and he’s attached to the back with a body triangle locked in. McCracken lands some punches as Adjoudj tries to scramble away. McCracken maintains back control with the body triangle near the fence. The Englishman hunts for the choke but Adjoudj turns his head. A scramble ends up with McCracken on top in half guard and that’s where the round will end.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 McCracken
Lev Pisarsky scores the round:10-9 McCracken
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 McCracken

Round 2

Adjoudj rushes out of the corner and misses a kick. A solid leg kick lands for Adjoudj. Another heavy low kick lands for the SBG Ireland native. Both men land heavy overhands almost simultaneously. Adjoudj steps in with an elbow, but McCracken keeps his guard up. McCracken fires off a straight right, but Adjoudj answers with a left. McCracken answers body work from Adjoudj with a counter left hook. Adjoudj gets sucked into the clinch and McCracken lands a knee to the body. But it’s Adjoudj who lands the takedown near the fence. Adjoudj lands elbows and punches from above. Adjoudj passes to side control and maintains a rear body lock when McCracken stands. Adjoudj drags his foe back down. Adjoudj with a hard elbow from top position. Adjoudj postures up in guard and connects with a left hand. McCracken scrambles up, but Adjoudj powers him back down to the mat. Adjoudj locks in a guillotine during a scramble, but McCracken pops his head free as they stand. McCracken lands a few rights in the clinch, but Adjoudj gets one last takedown before the bell.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Adjoudj
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Adjoudj
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Adjoudj

Round 3

Adjoudj closes the distance immediately and shoves McCracken into the fence. Adjoudj gets the back and takes the Englishman down. McCracken scrambles up and turns Adjoudj into the fence. Adjoudj with a rear body lock as the battle for positioning continues. McCracken denies a hip toss attempt from Adjoudj, and that allows him to take the back. McCracken has a body triangle, but Adjoudj is working to escape. He turns into McCracken and secures a front headlock as the combatants stand. Adjoudj works for a takedown against the cage and gets it with about 2:30 to go. McCracken swiftly transitions to an armbar, but Adjoudj is able to clear his elbow. Adjoudj maintains a body lock as they stand, and he throws McCracken to the mat. Adjoudj briefly threatens with an arm triangle choke before dropping an elbow. More offense from above by Adjoudj, who appears to have been cut during the sequence. Another scramble ensues, and it’s Adjoudj who assumes top position. He drops punches and elbows from above in the waning seconds to end the fight with a significant statement in his favor.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Adjoudj (29-28 Adjoudj)
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Adjoudj (29-28 Adjoudj)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Adjoudj (29-28 Adjoudj)

The Official Result

Asael Adjoudj def. Liam McCracken via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00

Darragh Kelly (145.2) vs. Jordan Dorval (145.2)

Round 1

Keith Peterson is the official for this featherweight scrap. Jordan catches a Kelly kick and takes his opponent down after an initial exchange. Kelly frames a triangle choke from his back. The Irishman adjusts position and tightens the choke, pulling down on Droval’s head. The Frenchman attempts to slam his way out of danger, but Kelly maintains the hold. Kelly releases the maneuver, and Dorval is in top position. Kelly is working to frame that triangle again, and Dorval responds with strikes from above. Dorval shakes himself free and then dives right back into Kelly’s guard. Dorval with some hammerfists before Kelly sweeps into top position. Kelly passes to side control with about 30 seconds to go. The Irish fighter rams a knee into his foe’s ribs, then drops several elbows to the head. Kelly ends the round with a couple hammerfists from above.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Kelly
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Kelly
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Kelly

Round 2

Kelly shoots low for a double leg takedown and gets it near the fence. Dorval stands in short order as Kelly continues to press him into the cage. Kelly takes the Frenchman down again, and he steps over, nearly in mount. From three-quarter mount, Kelly unloads with a series of punches before passing to side countrol. Dorval puts his feet on the cage in an attempt to push off, but after he rolls and stands, Kelly takes his back, deftly securing a body triangle. Kelly lands some punches before looking for a choke. Dorval defends the choke while on his knees. Kelly keeps the body triangle and tees off with more punches as Dorval remains on all fours. Kelly switches to elbows. Dorval is surviving, but that’s about it. Kelly fishes for another choke, then goes back to elbows before the round expires.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Kelly
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Kelly
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Kelly

Round 3

Kelly slips while throwing a kick and Dorval takes top position as a result. Dorval is in half guard, but Kelly is able to sweep and take his opponent’s back in the center of the cage. Kelly has both hooks in and he has flattened Dorval out. Now in mount, Kelly postures up and unloads with a series of left and right hands. Dorval can’t do anything to defend himself, and the punches continue to rain down. Peterson has seen enough and steps in to wave off the fight.

The Official Result

Darragh Kelly def. Jordan Dorval via TKO (Punches) R3 1:58

Piotr Niedzielski (145.1) vs. Richie Smullen (144.8)

Round 1

Kevin MacDonald will officiate this featherweight pairing. After an uneventful first minute Niedzielski throws a 1-2 and then fends off a Smullen takedown. The Pole lands a nice straight to the body moments later. A push kick lands for Niedzielski. Another left to the body for the Pole, who clearly has a focus early. Smullen stalks his man, but Niedzielski with another push kick. Smullen kicks the body and Niedzielski catches it. The featherweights go to the ground and Niedzielski scrambles into top position. The Pole goes from side control to north-south before Smullen stands up and escapes. Smullen misses the mark on a combination. Both men throw leg kicks at the same time. Niedzielski jabs and then lands to the body with his rear hand. Another straight left to the body finds the mark for Niedzielski. Niedzielski shoves Smullen to the mat after a left hand. Smullen pops up only to be taken down by Niedzielski moments later. Smullen with an elbow from his back, but Niedzielski ends the frame on top.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Niedzielski
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Niedzielski
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Niedzielski

Round 2

Smullen walks Niedzielski down, and eventually lands a body kick. Smullen changes levels and Niedzielski immediately jumps back for a guillotine. He has full guard and applies the squeeze. The Pole adjusts the position and tightens the squeeze before rolling into full mount. Smullen is hanging on, and he gives a thumbs up. Niedzielski rolls yet again, but Smullen continues to defend well. Niedzielski spins and rolls again, but this time Smullen pops his head free. They’re scrambling on the canvas, and Smullen is looking for a guillotine. Niedzielski is able to scramble free and get to the cage. Smullen stays on him and wraps his leg around his foe’s, landing left hands as Niedzielski attempts to stand. The Pole tries to roll free, but Smullen is able to maintain top position. He stays busy with ground-and-pound from half guard. Smullen lands an elbow as Niedzielski attempts to stand. Niedzielski is on his knees as Smullen makes him carry his weight while landing punches and elbows to the side of the head.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Smullen
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Smullen
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Smullen

Round 3

An inside leg kick lands for Smullen. The Irish fighter than lands an outside leg kick. A poorly timed level change from Smullen results in Niedzielski locking in another guillotine choke. The Pole drops back and applies the squeeze, but Smullen appears unfazed as he lands several left hands to the ribs. Smullen gives up on landing punches and works on popping his head free, and his efforts are eventually successful. Now the SBG Ireland member can work from top position inside his foe’s guard. Smullen works to stay busy with punches from above. Smullen is in half guard, and he powers Niedzielski back to the mat when the Pole attempts to scramble up. Now Smullen is hunting for a guillotine, but Niedzielski is wise to it. Smullen goes back to work inside of full guard. Niedzielski gives up his back in an attempt to stand, but Smullen is relentless. He powers Niedzielski to his back as he advances to side control. Smullen looks for a choke, thinks better of it and ends the fight with more short punches.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Smullen (29-28 Smullen)
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Smullen (29-28 Smullen)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Smullen (29-28 Smullen)

The Official Result

Richie Smullen def. Piotr Niedzielski via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) R3 5:00

Luca Iovine (134.6) vs. Brian Moore (135.8)

Round 1

Bryan Miner will oversee this bantamweight fight. Moore opens up with a push kick to the midsection. Iovine blocks a high kick. Iovine whiffs on an overhand right, but he lands a hard low kick. Moore sticks a jab. A solid uppercut lands for Moore, and Iovine answers with a low kick. Moore counters a low kick with a left hook. A straight right finds the mark for Moore. Oovine pressures forward with punches and buckles his opponent. He gets too reckless, however, and Moore drops Iovine with a clean counter. Now Moore is in full mount, taking a quick breath. Iovine recovers half guard, and Moore lands several elbows from above. Iovine has full guard now, and Moore stands, looking to clear the legs. Iovine threatens with an armbar, but it isn’t close and Moore frees his limb without issue. Moore gets side control. Iovine wraps up his foe’s head, and Moore lands some short punches in response. Moore is still in side control, and he goes knee on belly and drops a couple elbows before moving to mount. Iovine gives up his back. Moore ends the round dropping elbows from mount. Iovine may have been saved by the bell there.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Moore
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Moore
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Moore

Round 2

Moore with an inside low kick. Moore lands a few jabs and dodges a counter from Iovine. Moore with a nice right uppercut. Iovine closes the distance with a combination and Moore angles out of danger. A body kick lands for Iovine, and the bantamweights trade punches. Moore circles out. A stiff jab lands for Moore. Another jab for Moore. Iovine with a right and they’re trading again. Moore is on his bike as he flicks out a jab. Iovine takes Moore down and settles into his opponent’s guard. Iovine passes to side control, then nearly takes Moore’s back. The Irishman gets to his feet, and he turns Iovine into the cage. They trade knees in close, but Iovine’s is low and time is called. Moore takes a couple minutes to recover and Miner gives Iovine a hard warning before the bout resumes. A solid left hook lands for Moore. Iovine moves in and lands a low kick. Iovine with a low kick, and More counters with a solid combination. Iovine is cut, and Moore ends the frame with a spinning back kick.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Moore
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Moore
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Moore

Round 3

An eye poke by Moore, who was probing with his lead hand, halts the action just 13 seconds into the final frame. Iovine takes a respite and says he’s ready to go. He fires off a combination that ends with a solid leg kick. Moore backs his foe up with a push kick. Iovine applies pressure behind his punches, then shoots for a takedown near the fence. He puts Moore on his back and sets up in his foe’s half guard. Iovine isn’t too active from top position. The Italian throws the occasional right hand, but Moore is doing well to limit his adversary’s offense. Iovine stands and attempts to jump on Moore’s back in a scramble. Iovine eventually gets both hooks in after a struggle. He settles into back control with a little more than a minute remaining. Moore escapes and stands with 40 seconds to go. Moore throws knees in close quarters, and they separate. Moore lands a left after whiffing on a spinning back fist. They tie up and Iovine lands a knee. The bantamweights trade punches during one more spirited exchange before the bell.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Iovine (29-28 Moore)
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Iovine (29-28 Moore)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Iovine (29-28 Moore)

The Official Result

Brian Moore def. Luca Iovine via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) R3 5:00

Andy Manzolo (185) vs. Norbert Novenyi Jr. (185.6)

Round 1

Bryan Miner will referee this middleweight duel. Novenyi catches a kick and counters with a solid straight right. The sequence repeats itself moments later, with another hard right landing for Novenyi. Manzolo with a low kick. Novenyi catches a kick once again and shoves Manzolo to the mat. Novenyi hovers over him and throws a right to the body. Novenyi can’t quite clear the legs and decides to allow Manzolo to stand. The Italian connects with a hard right and then trips Manzolo to the mat. Novenyi begins landing punches and elbows from inside Manzolo’s guard. Novenyi stands and forces Manzolo to come with him. A right hand rocks Manzolo, and he looks a little out of sorts as he covers up against the fence. Manzolo nonetheless remains upright, but he’s clearly on shaky ground. Novenyi counters a kick by shoving Manzolo to the canvas. Though no punch landed, Miner doesn’t like what he sees and he waves off the contest.

The Official Result

Norbert Novenyi Jr. def. Andy Manzolo via TKO (Punch) R1 3:12

Oleg Popov (248.2) vs. Gokhan Saricam (247.4)

Round 1

Kevin MacDonald is in charge of this heavyweight bout. Saricam opens up with a low kick and Popov shoots, shoving his man into the fence. Saricam secures an underhook as he defends with his back to the cage. Popov drives his head under the chin and continues to apply pressure. MacDonald urges the fighters to work, and Saricam breaks free moments later. It doesn’t take long before Popov shoots for a single leg. Saricam defends against the fence, and Popov switches sides. He gets Saricam down this time and lands in half guard. Popov looks to stay busy with short punches as Saricam scoots to the fence. Saricam scrambles up, but Popov executes a mat return. Saricam frames a kimura so Popov rolls free and they’re back at range. Popov shoots almost instantly and he shoves Saricam into the fence and gets him down once more. He lands a left hand and a few rights to the body before the bell.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Popov
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Popov
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Popov

Round 2

Saricam misses on a head kick, but he does find the range on a calf kick. Popov has had enough and shoots for a takedown. He turns Saricam off the fence and gets him down, landing in side control. Popov grinds his forearm into Saricam’s chin, maintaining heavy pressure from above. Saricam gives up his back and crawls to the fence. Popov grabs Saricam’s ankle and pulls his foe to his seat. Saricam gets to a knee and eventually to his feet. Saricam works to break Popov’s grip. He’s not having any luck, and Popov lands some knees to the thighs in the mean time. When Saricam turns, Popov dumps him on the floor. Popov finds an opening to land a few lefts as Saricam posts. Saricam gets to his feet and then turns, but it’s another mat return for Popov. Saricam will end the round working his way back up after another round of suffocating control for Popov.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Popov
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Popov
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Popov

Round 3

Saricam whiffs on a massive right. Popov changes levels and Saricam tries to counter with an uppercut. It’s too late, and Popov lands another takedown. Saricam gets up quickly this time, but a low kick allows Popov to close the distance for another takedown. Saricam sprawls nicely, but Popov remains attached to his opponent. Popov transitions to a single leg, pulls Saricam off the fence and gets him down. Saricam is up to a knee and then his feet. Popov shoves his man back into the fence as the grueling work continues. After a warning to work from MacDonald, Popov executes a mat return. Saricam stands and turns off the fence. They remain in the clinch, but it’s Saricam that pushes his foe into the cage. They separate at the 1:20 mark. Saricam stuffs a takedown and lands a solid knee. Popov dives on the floor and Saricam just barely avoids landing an illegal kick. Saricam sprawls on the takedown and lands some hammerfists tot he side of the head. Popov clings to the leg, and Saricam lands some hammefists as his foe hands on until the horn. A solid finish for Saricam but it won’t be enough.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Saricam (29-28 Popov)
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Saricam (29-28 Popov)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Saricam (29-28 Popov)

The Official Result

Oleg Popov def. Gokhan Saricam via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00

Mike Shipman (184.8) vs. Charlie Ward (185.2)

Round 1

Keith Peterson is in charge of the action for this middleweight tilt. Shipman shoots for a single leg right away. Ward defends the initial attempt, but Shipman gets him to the fence, lifts him and dumps him on the mat. Ward scrambles right back up, but Shipman shoves him into the cage. Shipman lands a knee to the body and a knee up high. Ward circles out and breaks free. Ward stalks methodically in the center of the cage and Shipman flicks out a leg kick. Shipman looks to clinch, and Ward swings and misses wildly. Shipman shoots and gets Ward down in the center of the cage. Shipman passes to half guard. Ward is doing his best to stay active from his back, though his strikes aren’t especially damaging. Ward gives up his back to stand and he scrambles up. Moments later, Ward executes an outside trip and lands in side control. Shipman recovers full guard and throws some elbows from his back. The round ends with Ward in top position, but he was unable to land any strikes of consequence.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Shipman
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Shipman
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Shipman

Round 2

A leg kick from Shipman opens the round. They clinch and Shipman lands a knee before they break. Another inside low kick for Shipman lands. A clean straight right lands for Shipman, but Ward keeps coming forward. The middleweights are having fun and talking to each other a little bit. Shipman misses on a right this time, and he slides away. Ward shoves off an attempt to iniiate the clinch. Ward stops Shipman with a left jab. Shipman explodes for a takedown and runs Ward across the cage and to the ground. Ward stands quickly and works to break Shipman’s grip. Shipman drops low and plants Ward on his back again. Shipman grinds his forearm into Ward’s face and follows up with a hammerfist. Ward moves to all fours and Shipman lands some knees into the back of his thigh. Ward stands just before the bell.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Shipman
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Shipman
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Shipman

Round 3

A left jab lands for Ward. Shipman just misses on an overhand right. A right from Shipman glances off the shoulder of Ward, who rushes forward and misses a pair of power punches. Ward pressures and initiates the clinch. Shipman separates after landing a knee in close. Shipman changes levels and secures a double-leg takedown in the middle of the cage. Shipman passes to half guard while applying heavy shoulder pressure. Shipman keeps the pressure on, landing short strikes when the opportunity is available. With a minute left, Shipman is still in top position. He finds some space and drops a left hand. Ward doesn’t seem to have any answers other than to hold Shipman close to him. Shipman lands more offense as Ward talks to him. Shipman lands a hard elbow before the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Shipman (30-27 Shipman)
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Shipman (30-27 Shipman)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Shipman (30-27 Shipman)

The Official Result

Mike Shipman def. Charlie Ward via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00

Karl Moore (205.4) vs. Maciej Rozanski (205.6)

Round 1

Kevin MacDonald will oversee this light heavyweight clash, which is the final prelim of the card. A counter right gets through for Rozanski after a Moore low kick. Moore with a front kick down the middle. An inside leg kick lands for Moore. Rozanski blocks a body kick and then answers with a right uppercut to the body. Another right to the body for Rozanski. Rozanski tags Moore with a right and then flurries with punches near the fence. Moore responds with a body lock and he turns Rozanski into the fence. Moore is content to grind away from here, probably in part to recover from the shot he absored. Moore wants to drop low for a takedown, but Rozanski defends and lands an elbow with his back to the fence. Moore keeps the pressure on and he lands a knee to the midsection. Rozanski briefly reverses position only to be muscled right back into the fence. Another knee to the gut lands for Moore. Moore locks the hands and gets the takedown with less than a minute remaining. Moore jumps on the back as Rozanski attempts to stand. He looks to be a little high, but Rozanski carries his weight until the bell.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Moore
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Moore
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Moore

Round 2

Rozanski checks an inside leg kick. Rozanski catches a kick but misses the counter. A body kick by Moore is caught and this time Rozanski gets his man to the floor. Moore is up quickly and they separate. Rozanksi blocks a high kick from Moore. Now Moore closes the distance and shoves Rozanski into the cage. He drops low, connects his hands and puts Rozanski on his seat against the fence. Rozanski gets to his feet but avoids giving up his back. Moore continues to shove Rozanski into the fence in a grueling battle. Moore pulls his foe off the fence and then powers him to the floor. Moore sets up in full guard, and he postures up, landing some short strikes. Moore steps into half guard, briefly stands and separates before shooting for another takedown against the fence. The round ends with Rozanski’s back on the cage.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Moore
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Moore
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Moore

Round 3

A counter right lands for Rozanski in response to a Moore left. That doesn’t last long, however, as Moore closes the distance and shoves the Pole into the cage. Moore drops low, but Rozanski defends well. Moore is determined and he resets for another takedown only to be denied again. Moore drops to a knee, and this time his efforts are rewarded, as he lifts his opponent up and gets him down. From there, Rozanski is able to sweep into top position with a little more than 2:00 remaining in the fight. Rozanski lands a short elbow from above. Moore maintains his full guard as Rozanski attempts to pass. MacDonald wants to see more, as action has stalled here somewhat. Rozanski tries to stay busy with short shots until the final bell.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Rozanski (29-28 Moore)
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Moore (30-27 Moore)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Moore (30-27 Moore)

The Official Result

Karl Moore def. Maciej Rozanski via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00

Ciaran Clarke (146.4) vs. Leonardo Sinis (148.8: Missed Weight)

Round 1

Bryan Miner will be the third man in the cage for this catchweight affair. Clarke ducks under a Sinis punch and scores a takedown early. Clarke with some short right hands to the ribs of his opponent. Clark postures up and drops some heavier strikes, including a few elbows. The SBG Ireland product is alternating shots between the head and body. Sinis is largely just absorbing punishment from his back while showing little hope that he’ll return to his feet. The crowd is lively and chanting as Clarke continues to find openings for purposeful ground-and-pound. Clark is in side control, landing hammerfists before stepping into mount. Clarke postures up and drops more punches and more elbows. Miner is taking a close look. Clark transitions to the back and locks in a body triangle. Clarke will end the round on his opponent’s back.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-8 Clarke
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-8 Clarke
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-8 Clarke

Round 2

Sinis misses a spinning kick. Clarke lands a left hand in an exchange, then ducks under for a takedown. He’s back in top position, this time lacing his legs around his opponent’s while attacking with ground-and-pound. Sinis is busy as well, throwing strikes from his back. Clarke stays busy with punches to the ribs of Sinis. Sinis is sliding closer to the fence, but Clarke maintains control. Clarke is in half guard, and he increases the intensity of his offense from above. Sinis shows no quit, even though this continues to be one-way traffic. Clarke goes back to mixing in elbows with his punches. Clarke is in side control and Sinis attempts to push off the cage, but the round ends with the Irishman landing elbows to the side of the head.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Clarke
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Clarke
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Clarke

Round 3

Sinis lands a right after denying a takedown attempt by Clarke. Clarke with a hard outside leg kick. Clarke changes levels near the fence, pulls Sinis off the fence and gets his adversary down with relative ease. He’s got more than four minutes to work from top position. Sinis again is staying busy with strikes from his back, but it isn’t helping him get to his feet. Clarke, meanwhile, remains persistent with his head-body attacks from top position. Clarke passes to half guard and he continues to work with top pressure and ground-and-pound. Sinis still shows no signs of scrambling to his feet, and he continues to eat punches and elbows on his back. Clarke briefly moves to north-south, then back to side control. He’ll end the fight in side control in a largely lopsided bout.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Clarke (30-26 Clarke)
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Clarke (30-26 Clarke)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Clarke (30-26 Clarke)

The Official Result

Ciaran Clarke def. Leonardo Sinis via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26) R3 5:00

Janay Harding (145.1) vs. Sinead Kavanagh (146)

Round 1

Kevin MacDonald will be in charge for this featheweight battle. Harding lands a kick to the body. Kavanagh answers with a multi-punch combination. Harding probes with a front kick. Kavanagh answers with a solid straight right. A Kavanagh combination misses the mark. Kavanagh counters a low kick with a two-punch combo. Another right finds the mark for Kavanagh. Harding with a leg kick, then has a high kick blocked. Kavanagh again finds the range on a right. Harding is throwing a lot of different kicks to different levels to help control range. More leg kciks from Harding. Harding lands a kick to the body. Kavanagh catches it but lets it go. Harding drives Kavanagh into the fence with a hard push kick before the end of the round.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Harding
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Harding
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Harding

Round 2

A long right hand finds the mark for Harding, and then a body kick lands. Then Kavanagh snaps her foe’s head back with a left, drawing a roar from the crowd. A hard body kick finds the mark for Harding. Kavanagh drops Harding to a knee after landing a hard counter to a leg kick. She breifly swarms, but Harding recovers her bearings quickly. Harding continues her kick heavy appraoch, working the legs and body primarily. A glancing left hook lands for Kavanagh, but Harding wears it well. Another two-punch counter for Kavanagh, who is finding the range more often this round. They trade and Kavanagh connects with a right. Harding goes to the well with the front kick repeatedly. Another Kavanagh combination puts Harding on her seat, but the City Kickboxing member pops right back up. The featherweights end the period at range.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Kavanagh
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Kavanagh
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Kavanagh

Round 3

A stiff left jab finds a home for Harding. Kavanagh counters a Harding front kick with a sharp left, snapping her foe’s head back. A left jab lands for Kavanagh. Harding with a high kick that lands on her foe’s forearms. A left hook connects for Kavanagh at the end of a combiantion. Harding with an outside low kick. She continues to attack the legs. Harding is upping the volume here, keeping Kavanagh on her heels. A left lands on the counter for Kavanagh and Harding stumbles back. Kavanagh counters a body kick with a stiff right. Harding is pressuring, throwing plenty of kicks. Harding with a leg kick, and Kavanagh fires back with a right. Harding keeps the pressure on, but Kavanagh catches a kick late and shoves her foe down. Harding hops up and Kavanagh throws a glancing uppercut to the body before the final bell.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Harding (29-28 Harding)
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Harding (29-28 Harding)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Harding (29-28 Harding)

The Official Result

Sinead Kavanagh def. Janay Harding via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00

Bryce Logan (155.8) vs. Peter Queally (155.4)

Round 1

Keith Peterson will officiate this lightweight bout. Queally takes the center of the cage and throws a one-two right away. A leg kick connects for Logan. Queally answers with a low kick of his own. Queally lands a lead left hand. A right to the body and a left upstairs land for Logan, who then knocks Queally off balance with a low kick. A straight right connects for the Irish fighter. An uppercut finds the mark for Queally. A cut has opened near Queally’s nose from some of the damage he has absorbed. A straight right gets through for Logan. Queally misses on a combination. A low kick connects for Mitchell as he slides out of range. A solid right hand lands for Queally and he urges on the crowd. he stumbles after eating another Logan leg kick. Queally denies a Logan takedown attempts. The lightweights trade kicks before the bell.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Queally
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Queally
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Queally

Round 2

Queally applying pressure early. A right hand connects for the Irishman. Logan catches Queally with a left hook coming in and follows up with a low kick. Queally backs up Logan with a combination, but he’s able to briefly take his foe down. Queally is back up, but Logan is shooting for a single-leg against the fence before giving up on the attempt. They’re in the clinch now and Logan lands a massive elbow to the jaw that drops Queally like a sack of potatoes. Logan then unloads with about 10 unanswered punches and hammerfists on a grounded Queally before Peterson steps in to end the bout.

The Official Result

Bryce Logan def. Peter Queally via TKO (Elbow and Punches) R2 2:32

Pedro Carvalho (145.4) vs. Jeremy Kennedy (146)

Round 1

Keith Peterson will officiate this featherweight, co-headlining showdown. Carvalho opens with a low kick. A right from Kennedy is blocked. Carvalho landsa nice body kick and then ewags a finger at Kennedy. Kennedy shoots and Carvalho jumps for a guillotine choke. Kennedy remains upright for a few moments before dropping down to the floor, slamming his foe on his back. Shortly thereafter, Kennedy pops his head free and lands a heavy right from half guard. Kennedy creates space and lands some more solid right hands. Kennedy remains in control, as he switches from punches to elbows. Carvalho eats serveral hard right hands after he rolls to all fours. The SBG Ireland member gets to his feet, but he hasn’t freed himself from Kennedy’s grip. Kennedy drops low for anotehr takedown and Carvalho lands an eblow to the side of the head. Kennedy keeps his opponent trapped in the clinch before putting him on the mat once again. Kennedy drops another elbow from half guard before the end of the round.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Kennedy
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Kennedy
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Kennedy

Round 2

Carvalho lands an inside leg kick and Kennedy counters with a jab. Kennedy flicks out several jabs, then shoots from distance, pushing Carvalho into the fence. He lands an uppercut then works for a takedown. Carvalho responds with short punches to the head. Kennedy grinds away before slamming Carvalho to the canvas with a body-lock takedown. Kennedy swiftly transitions to the back and secures a body triangle. Kennedy looks to threaten with a rear-naked choke, but Carvalho is doing well defending by controlling his foe’s hands. Carvalho moves to a seated position, but he can’t free himself from the body triangle, and Kennedy drags him back down. Carvalho finally escapes the position, but Kennedy drives him into the fence. Kennedy lifts Carvalho and plants him right back down on the canvas. Carvalho scoots to the fence and moves to a seated position. Kennedy utilizes good head pressure while staying busy with short punches. He’ll end the round in top position.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Kennedy
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Kennedy
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Kennedy

Round 3

Carvalho opens with an inside leg kick. Kennedy answers with a low kick followed by a jab. Carvalho follows a right hand into the clinch. He drops low for a takedown and steps around to Kennedy’s back. Kennedy is able to reverse position thanks to a kimura grip, and he pulls his opponent off the fence and puts him on the mat. Kennedy transitions to back control with a body triangle secured. Kennedy looks to find an opening for a rear-naked choke, but Carvalho does a good job fighting off the hands. Even without a finish, Kennedy is in complete control. Kennedy seems content to ride it out from this position, and Carvalho isn’t doing anything to make him change that approach. Carvalho is up to his knees, but he’s still carrying Kennedy’s weight. Kennedy rolls him back to the floor, and Carvalho can’t escape the body triangle before the bell.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Kennedy (30-27 Kennedy)
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Kennedy (30-27 Kennedy)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Kennedy (30-27 Kennedy)

The Official Result

Jeremy Kennedy def. Pedro Carvalho via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00

Bellator Welterweight Title Fight:
Yaroslav Amosov (169.4) vs. Logan Storley (169.4)

Round 1

Carvalho opens with an inside leg kick. Kennedy answers with a low kick followed by a jab. Carvalho follows a right hand into the clinch. He drops low for a takedown and steps around to Kennedy’s back. Kennedy is able to reverse position thanks to a kimura grip, and he pulls his opponent off the fence and puts him on the mat. Kennedy transitions to back control with a body triangle secured. Kennedy looks to find an opening for a rear-naked choke, but Carvalho does a good job fighting off the hands. Even without a finish, Kennedy is in complete control. Kennedy seems content to ride it out from this position, and Carvalho isn’t doing anything to make him change that approach. Carvalho is up to his knees, but he’s still carrying Kennedy’s weight. Kennedy rolls him back to the floor, and Carvalho can’t escape the body triangle before the bell.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Amosov
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Amosov
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Amosov

Round 2

Amosov ducks under a punch and grabs a leg but quickly lets it go. An outside low kick makes Storley stumble. Storley drops for a takedown but Amosov sprawls and then lands a body kick on the retreat. Another body kick finds the marks moments later. Amosov just misses a high kick. Storley with a nice right hand in an exchange. Storley moves in and gets put on his heels by another multi-punch combination. Amosov with a pair of low kicks, and then he backs up Storley with a series of jabs. Amosov sprawls on a takedown and makes his foe pay with another series of punches. They trade in close and Storley lands an uppercut. A hard outside calf kick lands for Amosov. Storley moves in and finds the mark on a right hand. Storley has eaten a lot of leg kicks and he’s switching stances as a result of the damage. Amosov with a hard kick to the body. Storley blocks a high kick, but Amosov follows up with a heavy combination. They clinch briefly and then separate, ending the round at range.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Amosov
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Amosov
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Amosov

Round 3

Amosov backs up Storley with a jab. Amosov lands a right in close quarters. Storley gets a single leg, but Amosov drops to a knee to defend and then limp legs out of it. Storley eats a hard right uppercut. Amosov with a right kick to the body and he follows up wth a pair of calf kicks. Storley is struggling to find his range. Amosov catches Storley on the chin with a big left hook. He lands more punches before clinching with his foe against the fence. They separate. A right hand lands for Amosov. Yet another right body kick connects for Amosov. Amosov follows another body kick with a blistering multi-punch combination before taking Storley down near the fence. Storley is on his knees and Amosov lands some punches when he frees his hands. Storley gets to his feet and Amosov lands a kick on the exit. Storley moves forward and eats a stiff jab. Amosov backs his opponent up with a left hand followed by a high kick.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Amosov
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Amosov
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Amosov

Round 4

An inside low kick lands for Amosov, and he targets that leg two more times. Amosov backs up his foe with a right hand. Through it all, Storley keeps on coming forward. Amosov secures a body lock, tries to pull Storley to the mat and lands a kick as the American returns to his feet. Moments later, Amosov tags Storley with a combination. Amosov shucks off a takedown attempt to keep the fight at range. Blood is leaking from the cut near Storley right eye and Amosov stings him with a jab. Storley grabs a leg but Amosov escapes. Amosov pours it on with more crisp punches. Storley somehow keeps his feet, but he’s buckled by a low kick moments later. Amosov follows up with a takedown and briefly grounds his foe near the fence. Storley gets up and Amosov gives chase and tags him with a left before he can escape. More combination punching from Amosov and then he kicks the body yet again. A high kick slams off Storley’s forearm. Storley continues to walk forward. Amosov with an outside low kick before the end of the round.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Amosov
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Amosov
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Amosov

Round 5

Storley will need a miracle finish if he’s to pull off the upset. He’s denied on an early takedown attempt. Amosov rips the body with another right kick. Amosov sprawls on yet another takedown and then he pops Storley with a right hand. Storley partially blocks a high kick. Amosov stuffs a takedown and tags Storley with a combination. Storley lands a left. Storley feints a single leg and then throws an uppercut that doesn’t quite land clean. Another combination for Amosov and he backs up his foe with a hard push kick. Amosov lands a low kick and another combination. Storley continues to march forward even in the face of defeat, but he has no answers in this fight. Amosov with a hard left hand and he blitzes forward with punches to force a level change from Storley. Amosov defends with ease, circles away and then lands a combination. Another body kick lands for Amosov. Amosov punctuates a dominant win with a takedown at the bell.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Amosov (50-45 Amosov)
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Amosov (50-45 Amosov)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Amosov (50-45 Amosov)

The Official Result

Yaroslav Amosov def. Logan Storley via Unanimous Decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) R5 5:00