Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 291: Star Wars
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Al Qarni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corozzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Qarni's head.
Al Qarni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Qarni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al Qarni jabs at Corozzo's body.
Corozzo misses with a low kick.
Corozzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Qarni dives in for a single leg takedown but Corozzo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters circling - Al Qarni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corozzo.
Al Qarni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Qarni takes a kick to the side of the head.
Al Qarni lets loose with a powerful body kick. Corozzo will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Al Qarni as he checks the leg kick.
Corozzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corozzo misses with a right hand
and Al Qarni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salvatore Corozzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Qarni throws a body kick that misses.
Corozzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
Corozzo tries to land a front kick but Al Qarni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Qarni scores with a body shot.
Corozzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corozzo looks for the body kick but Al Qarni saw that one coming.
Al Qarni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Corozzo misses with a straight right.
Al Qarni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Al Qarni throws an overhand right that lands on Corozzo's shoulder, as Corozzo tries to avoid the shot.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut. Al Qarni saw that one coming.
Al Qarni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Al Qarni throws a head kick but Corozzo moves out of range.
Al Qarni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Qarni tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Corozzo. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corozzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corozzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Qarni.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni lands a nice shot that snaps Corozzo's head back.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Qarni misses with a looping left.
Al Qarni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Qarni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corozzo.#T2#
Corozzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corozzo connects with a leg kick. Al Qarni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A swing and a miss from Al Qarni.
Corozzo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corozzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corozzo blocks a head kick by Al Qarni.
Corozzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Qarni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Al Qarni misses with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Corozzo slams his shin into Al Qarni's torso.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Corozzo scores with the left hand. Al Qarni knows he should have avoided that one.
Corozzo misses with a body kick.
A big right from Corozzo misses.
Corozzo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corozzo swings for the body but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni doesn't manage to clinch there - Corozzo circles away.
Corozzo wants to land a leg kick but Al Qarni is out of range.
Al Qarni throws a wild body kick that Corozzo sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Al Qarni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Qarni checks a low kick from Corozzo.
Corozzo cracks a nice hook into Al Qarni's ribs.
Corozzo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Qarni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Corozzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Qarni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corozzo can pounce on him.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Corozzo.
Corozzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Qarni off the cage and back into range.
Al Qarni connects with a jab.
Corozzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Corozzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut. Al Qarni saw that one coming.
Corozzo throws out a leg kick but Al Qarni moves out of range and Corozzo only half commits.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a leg kick.
Salvatore Corozzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corozzo throws a sloppy head kick and Al Qarni moves out of range easily.
Corozzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Qarni counters with a low kick, right behind Corozzo 's knee.
Al Qarni throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corozzo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Al Qarni moves out of range as Corozzo throws a body kick.
Corozzo misses with a body shot. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corozzo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni blocks a head kick by Corozzo.
Al Qarni slips under a jab.
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corozzo moves away.
Al Qarni connects with a body shot.
Corozzo scores with a three punch combo!
Corozzo tries to land a front kick but Al Qarni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Qarni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corozzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Qarni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Corozzo's calf.
Al Qarni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Qarni scores with a jab to the head.
Corozzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Al Qarni as he checks the leg kick.
Corozzo throws a lazy body kick
and Al Qarni counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corozzo thinking.
Corozzo looks winded!
Corozzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Salvatore Corozzo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Corozzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Qarni.
Corozzo tries to land a leg kick but Al Qarni saw it coming and moves away.
Al Qarni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corozzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Qarni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corozzo keeps Al Qarni at a distance using the push kick.
Al Qarni throws a nice looking combination but Corozzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corozzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Al Qarni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Corozzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Qarni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corozzo throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corozzo.
Al Qarni lands a nice looking kick to the body. Corozzo takes a step back to recover.
Corozzo throws the kick towards the body but Al Qarni avoids it.
Al Qarni cracks Corozzo with an open hand slap.
Corozzo avoids the body shot from Al Qarni.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corozzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Qarni is out of range.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni ducks under a wild hook from Corozzo.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corozzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Corozzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Qarni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses.
Al Qarni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corozzo circles away.
Corozzo tries to bum rush Al Qarni with a series of wild strikes but Al Qarni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Qarni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corozzo. Corozzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Qarni looks to throw the jab but Corozzo is out of range.
Corozzo looks to land a combination but Al Qarni avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Corozzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Qarni throws a low kick, looking for Corozzo's leg but Corozzo calmly moves out of range.
Corozzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Qarni to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni blocks a jab.
Al Qarni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Corozzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al Qarni on the side of the head.
Corozzo throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Nice jab there from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Corozzo is rocked!
A big right from Corozzo misses.
Corozzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Qarni finish him?#T2#
Al Qarni throws a shot to the body.
Corozzo is breathing heavily.
Al Qarni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corozzo in his tracks.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corozzo.
Al Qarni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corozzo.
Al Qarni takes a swing at Corozzo's ribcage but misses.
Al Qarni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut.
Al Qarni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corozzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses.
Al Qarni misses with a head kick.
Corozzo throws out a loose jab but Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corozzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
Corozzo walks into a stiff left hand from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni looks to land a body kick but Corozzo moved away.
Corozzo misses with a straight left.
Corozzo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Corozzo scores with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Al Qarni blocks the low kick.
Corozzo throws a jab when Al Qarni was well out of range.
Fahad Al Qarni is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Al Qarni connects with a right hand. Corozzo shakes it off.
Al Qarni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Qarni scores with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corozzo.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Qarni.
Nice shot lands for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni lands a glancing blow to the side of Corozzo's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Qarni as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Qarni. Corozzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corozzo.
Corozzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Qarni lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni throws a hook but Corozzo blocks it.
Corozzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Al Qarni thumps Corozzo with a low kick.
Al Qarni avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Corozzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Qarni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Qarni feints and then cracks Corozzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corozzo down. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Corozzo.
Al Qarni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Qarni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corozzo's head.
Corozzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Qarni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corozzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Corozzo misses with a straight left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Corozzo!
Corozzo ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
Corozzo slips a jab from Al Qarni.
Corozzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Qarni.
Corozzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corozzo throws a right hand that Al Qarni ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Qarni also avoids with ease.
Corozzo throws a lazy body kick
and Al Qarni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corozzo's knee momentarily.
Corozzo staying out of range there.
Corozzo slips a jab from Al Qarni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fahad Al Qarni dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Corozzo takes a swing at Al Qarni's ribcage but misses.
Corozzo scores with a nice head shot.
Corozzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corozzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corozzo misses the jab.
Corozzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corozzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Corozzo misses with a body kick.
Al Qarni scores with a nice right hand.
Corozzo throws a chopping leg kick but Al Qarni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corozzo misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corozzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corozzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Qarni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corozzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
Corozzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corozzo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Corozzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Corozzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Qarni. That did some damage!
Corozzo walks into a left hand.
Al Qarni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corozzo. That did some damage!
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corozzo moves away.
Corozzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corozzo scores with a kick to the body.
Al Qarni lands with a straight right. Corozzo didn't see that one coming.
Al Qarni avoids the body shot from Corozzo.
A counter left hand to the body from Al Qarni misses its target.
Corozzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Corozzo tries to keep at a distance but Al Qarni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Corozzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Qarni lands a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corozzo tries to throw a body punch but Al Qarni avoids it by throwing Corozzo back against the cage.
Corozzo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni lands an uppercut.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Corozzo avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage.
Al Qarni presses Corozzo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Al Qarni as the two fighters clinch.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Corozzo avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corozzo.
Corozzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corozzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corozzo misses with some punches.
Al Qarni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Qarni will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corozzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corozzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Qarni misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni tries to throw a body punch but Corozzo avoids it by throwing Al Qarni back against the cage.
Al Qarni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corozzo backwards.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Al Qarni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Qarni pushes Corozzo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Qarni tries to work over Corozzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Qarni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Al Qarni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Qarni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy head kick and Corozzo moves out of range easily.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corozzo.
Al Qarni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Qarni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corozzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corozzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Qarni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corozzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Qarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Corozzo.
Corozzo avoids the body shot from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Qarni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Qarni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corozzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Qarni misses with a looping right.
Corozzo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Qarni throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Corozzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corozzo tries to land a body kick
and Al Qarni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corozzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corozzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Qarni.
A little jabbing left from Corozzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
Corozzo lands with a shot to the body.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut. Corozzo saw that one coming.
Corozzo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Al Qarni dodges the punch combination from Corozzo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fahad Al Qarni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Qarni 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fahad Al Qarni!
A very excited looking Fahad Al Qarni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFC 286: Luzhin vs Al Qarni II
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
Corozzo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corozzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good leg kick by Vasilev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Corozzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilev is just out of range.
Corozzo moves away from the strike by Vasilev.
Vasilev tests Corozzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corozzo throws a leg kick #CL#
and Vasilev moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Corozzo.
Corozzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasilev lands a knee to the head.
Corozzo being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Vasilev manages to break the clinch.
Corozzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corozzo. That's going to slow Vasilev down.
Salvatore Corozzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilev lands with a nice body kick.
Corozzo dodges the punch combination from Vasilev. #T1#
Vasilev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Corozzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Corozzo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corozzo.
Vasilev misses with a head kick.
Corozzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vasilev is able to avoid easily.
Corozzo misses the jab.
Vasilev is looking to counter the offense by Corozzo and move into the clinch.
Vasilev misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilev swings for the body but Corozzo moves out of range.
Corozzo misses with a wild body shot.
Corozzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corozzo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Vasilev. Beautiful body shot.
Corozzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corozzo misses with a looping left.#T2#
A combination from Corozzo does no damage.
Corozzo lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corozzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A bone on bone clash there as Vasilev blocks the leg kick.
Vasilev loads up on a big right hand but Corozzo slips the punch.
Vasilev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Vasilev misses.
Corozzo tries to move into range but Vasilev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vasilev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Vasilev moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasilev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corozzo or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vasilev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Corozzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
Vasilev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Corozzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vasilev lands an uppercut.
Corozzo tries to throw a body punch but Vasilev avoids it by throwing Corozzo back against the cage. #T3#
Corozzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corozzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corozzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasilev lands a shoulder strike.
Corozzo scores with a shot to the side of Vasilev's head.
Vasilev tries to throw a body punch but Corozzo avoids it by throwing Vasilev back against the cage.
Vasilev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corozzo is defending well for now.
Corozzo is leaning against Vasilev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corozzo pushes Vasilev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corozzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasilev controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Corozzo.
Vasilev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Corozzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vasilev throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Vasilev breaks from the clinch.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut. Vasilev saw that one coming.#T4#
Corozzo misses with a body shot.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Corozzo lunges at Vasilev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vasilev's hand.
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!
Vasilev throws a looping overhand right but Corozzo ducks down to avoid it.
Vasilev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corozzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasilev manages to avoid it.
Corozzo scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corozzo.
Vasilev checks a low kick from Corozzo.
Corozzo missing with a left hand there. Vasilev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corozzo misses with a kick to the body.
Corozzo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A quick step to the side and Vasilev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corozzo takes a swing at Vasilev's ribcage but misses.
Vasilev slips a jab from Corozzo.
Corozzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vasilev loads up on a big right hand but Corozzo slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Corozzo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big left from Corozzo misses.
Corozzo throws a low kick but Vasilev avoids it.
A slow jab from Corozzo misses its intended target.
Corozzo throws a nice looking combination but Vasilev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasilev is looking to counter the offense by Corozzo and move into the clinch.
Corozzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corozzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasilev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corozzo lands with a cross.
Vasilev scores with a sloppy right hand. Corozzo should have avoided that one.
A jab from Corozzo finds it's way through Vasilev's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corozzo moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Corozzo 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Vasilev.
Vasilev stuns Corozzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corozzo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Corozzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corozzo throws a series of punches but Vasilev avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Corozzo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice jab there from Vasilev.
Corozzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corozzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Corozzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corozzo misses with a low kick.
Vasilev throws a sloppy head kick and Corozzo moves out of range easily.
Vasilev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Corozzo tried to score with a low kick but Vasilev checks it.
Vasilev slips a straight right by Corozzo.
Salvatore Corozzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasilev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vasilev lands with a cross.
Corozzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasilev jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Corozzo misses with a wild body shot.
Corozzo lands with a good body shot.
Vasilev cracks Corozzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Corozzo.
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!
Vasilev misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Corozzo misses
and Vasilev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Corozzo tries to keep at a distance but Vasilev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Corozzo letting Vasilev take a breather here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasilev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corozzo backwards.
Vasilev lands a good knee to the midsection. Corozzo won't want to take too many of those.
Corozzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corozzo tries to work over Vasilev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corozzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vasilev prevents a body shot from Corozzo.
Vasilev lands a hook that snaps the head of Corozzo backwards.
Vasilev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corozzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corozzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corozzo throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Vasilev misses with a knee strike.
Come on Vasilev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Corozzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corozzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasilev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasilev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vasilev stalling in the clinch but Corozzo improves position.
Corozzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corozzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corozzo works on Vasilev's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilev.
Corozzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corozzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Corozzo. #CUT2#
It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut.
Vasilev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Corozzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilev's elbow.
Corozzo avoiding damage as Vasilev throws knees to the body.
Vasilev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corozzo backwards.
Corozzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilev's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilev.
Vasilev blocks a body shot from Corozzo.
Vasilev stalling.
Vasilev tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Vasilev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corozzo tries a low kick but Vasilev avoids it.
Vasilev throws a shot from downtown. Corozzo moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corozzo throws a leg kick
and Corozzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasilev throws a body punch but Corozzo moves out of range.
Corozzo digs a good hook to Vasilev's body.
Vasilev checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrik Vasilev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Corozzo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corozzo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasilev blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corozzo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corozzo.
Corozzo misses with some punches.
Corozzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corozzo avoids a wild elbow strike from Vasilev.
Corozzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corozzo misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corozzo avoids it.
Vasilev blocking some punches.
Corozzo misses with some punches.
Corozzo tries to throw a body punch but Vasilev avoids it by throwing Corozzo back against the cage. #KD#
Vasilev drops Corozzo with a big knee straight up the middle! Corozzo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#
It looks like Salvatore Corozzo has been cut.
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!
Vasilev checks a low kick from Corozzo.
As Corozzo tries to get set, Vasilev tries to push him back and clinch up but Corozzo manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Vasilev defending well as Corozzo loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Corozzo misses.
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Corozzo.
Corozzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corozzo misses with a jab to the body
and Vasilev counters with an inside leg kick.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut. Vasilev saw that one coming.
Vasilev staying out of range there.
Corozzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vasilev slips under a jab from Corozzo.
Vasilev throws a body punch but Corozzo moves out of range.
Corozzo avoids the body shot from Vasilev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vasilev.
Corozzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corozzo swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Vasilev misses its target.
A big right from Corozzo misses.
Vasilev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Corozzo.#T2#
Vasilev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Corozzo misses the target.
Vasilev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasilev lands with a straight right. Corozzo didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corozzo misses with a hook to the body
and Vasilev counters with a good low kick that Corozzo was not able to check.
Corozzo misses with a body shot.
Corozzo tries a low kick but Vasilev avoids it.
Corozzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilev.
Vasilev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Vasilev - just one landing.
Vasilev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vasilev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corozzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corozzo feints a counter leg kick.
Corozzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corozzo.
Corozzo throws a jab when Vasilev was well out of range.#T3#
Vasilev misses with a wild body shot.
Corozzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Corozzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasilev momentarily.
Vasilev is looking to clinch but Corozzo is avoiding it.
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corozzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corozzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasilev misses with a body shot.
Corozzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilev walks into a straight right hand from Corozzo.
Corozzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vasilev.
Vasilev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corozzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilev.
Corozzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vasilev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corozzo blocks a jab.#T4#
Vasilev throws a shot to the body.
Corozzo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Vasilev tenderised Corozzo's leg. Corozzo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilev lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corozzo, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Corozzo misses the target.
Vasilev tries to counter by clinching up but Corozzo breaks away and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Corozzo.
Corozzo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corozzo misses with a leg kick
and Vasilev counters with a nice leg kick.
Corozzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corozzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vasilev thumps Corozzo with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Vasilev.
Corozzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilev misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrik Vasilev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vasilev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrik Vasilev!
After the fight, Adrik Vasilev 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: OFC 280: Rio
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Corozzo ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Bates misses with a double jab.
Corozzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corozzo.
Corozzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corozzo scores with a jab to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Bates has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut.
Bates fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corozzo throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.
Bates on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corozzo misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bates.
A little jabbing left from Corozzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corozzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corozzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bates connects with a right hand. Corozzo shakes it off.
Corozzo throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corozzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bates swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corozzo.
Corozzo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bates moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Bates.
Bates misses with a wild combination.
Corozzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Corozzo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Corozzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corozzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salvatore Corozzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bates slips a jab from Corozzo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Corozzo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Corozzo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Corozzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bates sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corozzo lands a slapping body shot.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Corozzo.
Bates uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corozzo has time to react.
Salvatore Corozzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Corozzo connects with the punch.
Corozzo lands with a hook. Bates tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Corozzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Corozzo lands a jab to Bates's midsection.
Bates throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corozzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bates lands a body shot.
Corozzo misses with a few strikes there.
Corozzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corozzo feints and then cracks Bates's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bates down.
Corozzo throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corozzo walks into a jab.
Corozzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Bates coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Bates - just one landing.
Corozzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bates is out of range and Corozzo settles back down.
Bates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corozzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bates jabs at Corozzo's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Corozzo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Corozzo throws a nice looking combination but Bates bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Corozzo is quick to defend against it.
Corozzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corozzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Bates gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bates stops Corozzo from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Bates seems to be working for a kimura but Corozzo defends the submission attempt.
Corozzo wants to get back to his feet.
Corozzo is not content to let Bates control the position.
Bates prevents Corozzo from standing back up. #T4#
Bates tries to pass to full mount but Corozzo defends it. #ES2#
Corozzo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bates keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Corozzo can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Bates prevents a body shot from Corozzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates blocks a body shot from Corozzo.
Corozzo misses with the head strike.
Bates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates works on Corozzo's body with a couple of short punches.
Bates goes for a takedown attempt but Corozzo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corozzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bates is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Corozzo. Those never looked like landing.
Bates moves out of range as Corozzo strikes.
Corozzo misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corozzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corozzo throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Corozzo 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#
Corozzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corozzo throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Bates counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Corozzo wants to stand up but Bates is controlling him.
Corozzo keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
Bates trying to control but Corozzo is working from the bottom.
Corozzo can't keep his opponent in guard - Bates advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Corozzo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A big left from Corozzo misses.
Bates checks a low kick from Corozzo.
Bates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corozzo.
Corozzo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Corozzo lands with an overhand left.
Corozzo is looking to land body kicks.
Bates drops down looking for a counter takedown but Corozzo sprawls and moves away.
Corozzo ducks right into an uppercut from Bates.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corozzo. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Bates misses.
Bates doesn't manage to clinch there - Corozzo circles away.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
A big right from Corozzo misses.
Corozzo blocks a jab.
Bates throws out a loose jab but Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corozzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bates is looking to slow Corozzo down with leg kicks.
Corozzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bates moves away.
Corozzo staying out of range there.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bates moves away.
Bates moves out of range as Corozzo throws a body kick. #T2#
Corozzo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Bates swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corozzo.
A jab from Corozzo finds it's way through Bates's defenses.
Corozzo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Corozzo.
Bates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corozzo.
Bates throws a hook but Corozzo avoids it easily.
Corozzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Bates changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Corozzo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corozzo tries to escape but Bates is in control.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Corozzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corozzo is trying to buck Bates off.#SUB#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Corozzo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Bates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corozzo, who protects the arm well.
Bates prevents Corozzo from escaping the position.#SUB#
Bates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Corozzo tries to escape but Bates is in control.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corozzo keeps working.
Luigi Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Corozzo wants to get back to his feet but Bates drags him back down.
Bates trying to control the position but Corozzo is working away.
Bates taking a breather here.
Bates wants to control but Corozzo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Bates tries for a kimura but Corozzo is defending well. #SUB#
Bates thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luigi Bates will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Corozzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bates circles away quickly and effectively.
Corozzo throws a shot from downtown. Bates moves away and avoids it.
Corozzo throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Bates feinted with a counter takedown.
Bates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Corozzo is fending him off so far but Bates persists. Nope, Corozzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Corozzo ducks right into an uppercut from Bates.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bates moves away.
Corozzo misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Bates.
Corozzo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bates misses with a jab to the body
and Corozzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bates avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Bates fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Corozzo sprawls well initially but Bates persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bates is pressing down on Corozzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Corozzo is holding on for now.
Corozzo is trying to stand up here but Bates is controlling him well. #T1#
Bates tries to pass to full mount but Corozzo defends it. #ES2#
Corozzo has one foot on Bates's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bates throws a body kick that misses.
Corozzo lands with a nice body kick.
Bates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corozzo.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Corozzo lands a leg kick that knocks Bates off balance momentarily.
Corozzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Bates.
Corozzo lands with a shot to the body.
Bates takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corozzo throws a head kick that misses.
Corozzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bates attempts a counter takedown but Corozzo avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Corozzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corozzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Corozzo is out of range.
Bates works the jab nicely.
Bates throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Corozzo's waist but Corozzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bates off to one side.
Bates avoids a kick to the body.
Corozzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bates swinging wildly here.
Bates staying out of range there.
Salvatore Corozzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bates takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corozzo looks to land a body kick but Bates moved away.
Bates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bates moves out of range of the strikes.
Corozzo throws a hook to the side of Bates's head but Bates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bates.
Corozzo moves out of range as Bates strikes.#T3#
Bates scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corozzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Bates throws a hook but Corozzo avoids it easily.
Bates slips a straight right by Corozzo.
Bates pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corozzo keeps Bates at a distance using the push kick.
Bates 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.
Bates looks to land a left hand but Corozzo moved out of range nicely.
Corozzo throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Corozzo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Corozzo throws a shot from downtown. Bates moves away and avoids it.
Bates checks a low kick from Corozzo.
Corozzo defending well as Bates loads up on a big left hand.
Corozzo throws a hook to the side of Bates's head but Bates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corozzo scores with a nice strike.
Corozzo slips a jab from Bates.
Corozzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Bates jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Corozzo scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corozzo throws a lazy right hand but Bates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bates will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corozzo moves away.
Bates connects with the punch.
Bates cracks Corozzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bates throws out a loose jab but Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corozzo.
Bates digs a good hook to Corozzo's body.
Bates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corozzo.
Bates half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Corozzo misses with the combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bates, as that shot connected.
Nice shot by Corozzo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corozzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Corozzo is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Salvatore Corozzo.
I think Corozzo 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Corozzo!
Salvatore Corozzo 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: OFC: Blood Night XXXVI
Date: Apr 05, 2017

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Corozzo.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Corozzo shows good takedown defense.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
letting Corozzo counter with a right hand.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Corozzo gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Salvatore Corozzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Johnson.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corozzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Corozzo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Corozzo!
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corozzo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T1##SUB2#
Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Corozzo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Corozzo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Johnson looking to control but Corozzo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Johnson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Corozzo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Corozzo is trying to stand.#T2#
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corozzo is looking to escape.
Corozzo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Johnson tries to control but Corozzo wriggling away. #T3##SUB2#
Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Corozzo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Corozzo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Corozzo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Corozzo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
Corozzo wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Corozzo is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Corozzo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Johnson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Corozzo has worked his arm free - good work by Corozzo!
Corozzo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Corozzo's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Corozzo lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Corozzo, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Corozzo against the cage but Corozzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Corozzo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Corozzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Corozzo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Corozzo throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Salvatore Corozzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Johnson.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corozzo pinned against the cage. Corozzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Corozzo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Corozzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Corozzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corozzo scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Corozzo as Johnson shoots in.
Corozzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Corozzo scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Luke Johnson has been cut.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Corozzo gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Corozzo sprawls well.
Corozzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Corozzo throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corozzo defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Corozzo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Corozzo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corozzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Corozzo sprawls well. Corozzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corozzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Corozzo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Corozzo. That one must have hurt.
Corozzo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Corozzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luke Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salvatore Corozzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corozzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
It looked like Corozzo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Corozzo digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Corozzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Corozzo connects with a looping right hand.
Corozzo throws a shot to the body.
Corozzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corozzo lands a head shot.
Corozzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corozzo.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Corozzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Corozzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corozzo lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Corozzo sprawls well.
Corozzo dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!#T3#
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Corozzo.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Corozzo.
A solid body kick from Corozzo.
Corozzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corozzo, right into the meat.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Corozzo. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Corozzo! Johnson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvatore Corozzo!
Salvatore Corozzo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFC 255: Trail vs Bin
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1#
Corozzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Halo is able to avoid easily.
Corozzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Halo off the cage and back into range.
Halo shoots for a double leg takedown but Corozzo sprawls well. He's pushed Halo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corozzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corozzo defends well and Halo ends up having to push Corozzo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Corozzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Corozzo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halo under the eye.
Halo lunges at Corozzo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corozzo's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo misses with a takedown
and Corozzo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Salvatore Corozzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Halo.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Corozzo.
Corozzo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halo.
Halo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good leg kick by Corozzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD2#
Corozzo gets caught flat footed, as Halo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Corozzo keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo throws a big elbow that misses.
Corozzo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Halo throws a strike but Corozzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Corozzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corozzo has managed to get both his arms back between Halo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Corozzo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Corozzo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Halo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Corozzo 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 Halo.#T3#
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.
Corozzo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Corozzo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Halo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Halo is looking to regain half guard here but Corozzo keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corozzo controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Corozzo dominated that round.
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#
Corozzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corozzo. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick by Halo misses
letting Corozzo counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corozzo.
Corozzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
And Halo tries to counter it with a takedown but Corozzo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Corozzo throws a low kick but Halo avoids it.
Halo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Halo connects with a high kick.
Halo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown. Corozzo tries to sprawl out of it but Halo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Corozzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corozzo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halo.
Corozzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.#T2#
Halo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salvatore Corozzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Halo.
Halo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corozzo counters with a head kick.
Corozzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Halo. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
Corozzo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Corozzo misses #TD2#
so Halo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Corozzo wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corozzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arthur Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo misses with a head kick.
Corozzo works Halo's body with a nice hook.
Corozzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halo is defended easily by Corozzo.
Corozzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halo.
Corozzo cracks Halo with an open hand slap.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Halo misses with a right hand
and Corozzo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Corozzo fakes the leg kick and cracks Halo in the body.
Corozzo is looking to wear down Halo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Corozzo fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Halo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Corozzo was covering up waiting for the punch and Halo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Corozzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halo is one step ahead there.
Corozzo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Corozzo is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Corozzo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Halo does no damage.
Corozzo throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Halo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corozzo counters with a two punch combo.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Corozzo as he jumps to the side.
Halo misses with a takedown
and Corozzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo looks for a takedown but Corozzo sprawls well.
Salvatore Corozzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Halo.#T1#
Corozzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Corozzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Corozzo.#TD2#
Halo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Halo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Corozzo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Corozzo defends it.
Corozzo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back!
Halo wants to escape the position.
Salvatore Corozzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corozzo has good solid back control here. #T2#
Halo staying busy and making it hard for Corozzo to control.
Corozzo biding his time, controlling Halo.
Halo staying busy and making it hard for Corozzo to control.
Corozzo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Corozzo has the hooks in. Halo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Halo right now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Corozzo continues to stall.
Halo wants to escape the position.
Arthur Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corozzo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corozzo trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Corozzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corozzo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Corozzo!
A very excited looking Salvatore Corozzo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Arthur Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'No big deal. I'll go back to training now. '.

Event: T172
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1##CL#
Corozzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Muerta, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
De Muerta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Corozzo - just one landing.
De Muerta just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by De Muerta.
De Muerta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Corozzo counters with a quick kick to the body but De Muerta blocks it.
De Muerta misses with a hook. Corozzo ducked under it nicely.
Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Muerta.
Good work by De Muerta as he checks the leg kick.
Corozzo scores with a head kick. De Muerta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
De Muerta throws a head kick that half lands.
Corozzo ducks right into an uppercut from De Muerta.
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!
Corozzo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Muerta counters with a left to the body. #T1#
De Muerta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corozzo's sensitive parts.
Corozzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Muerta can pounce on him.
Corozzo tests De Muerta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Muerta.
De Muerta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corozzo.
De Muerta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Corozzo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
De Muerta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Muerta scores with the left hand. Corozzo knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Corozzo moves into the clinch.
De Muerta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Corozzo up against the cage.
Corozzo is working De Muerta over against the cage.#T2##BC#
Corozzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Good leg kick by De Muerta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Corozzo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Muerta. That's going to slow Corozzo down.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Muerta.
De Muerta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corozzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corozzo tries to clinch but De Muerta is having none of it.
De Muerta lands with a right hand.
Raoul De Muerta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for De Muerta.#T3#
Corozzo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Muerta looks to throw the jab but Corozzo is out of range.
De Muerta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corozzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corozzo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Muerta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corozzo throws a head kick but De Muerta moves out of range.
De Muerta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - De Muerta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Corozzo throws a leg kick
and De Muerta makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Corozzo really felt that one!
Nice uppercut lands for De Muerta. That snapped Corozzo's head back.
De Muerta has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
De Muerta cracks Corozzo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Corozzo moves away from the strike by De Muerta. #T4##CL2#
De Muerta instigates a clinch. #BC2#
De Muerta breaks the clinch.
Corozzo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Muerta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Muerta lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from De Muerta.
De Muerta connects with a jab.
Corozzo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Muerta tries a head kick but it misses.
Corozzo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Corozzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Muerta.
De Muerta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raoul De Muerta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
De Muerta lands with a nice body kick.
De Muerta missing with a left hand there. Corozzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corozzo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Corozzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick from De Muerta lands but Corozzo takes it in his stride. #ROC2#
Corozzo is rocked!
A jab from De Muerta misses.
De Muerta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corozzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Muerta throws out a counter right but Corozzo avoids it with no problem.
Corozzo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Muerta pushes Corozzo away with a front kick.
De Muerta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corozzo.
Corozzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Muerta is out of range and Corozzo settles back down. #T1#
De Muerta throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Muerta misses with a body shot
and Corozzo counters with a stiff right hand.
De Muerta throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corozzo counters with a straight right hand.
De Muerta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Muerta throws a head kick that misses.
De Muerta throws an off balance right hand
letting Corozzo counter with a right hand. #CL#
Corozzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Muerta tries to circle away but Corozzo has him pinned against the cage.
I was talking to Corozzo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Corozzo throws a head punch that misses.
De Muerta is trying to break the clinch but Corozzo has him pressed against the cage.
Corozzo has De Muerta pressed against the cage, preventing De Muerta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Muerta blocks a body shot from Corozzo.
Corozzo blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Corozzo misses with a punch to the body.
Corozzo tries to throw a body punch but De Muerta avoids it by throwing Corozzo back against the cage.
De Muerta prevents a body shot from Corozzo. #BC#
Corozzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corozzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corozzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Muerta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Corozzo blocks the leg kick.
De Muerta misses with a straight right.
Corozzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Muerta looks for the body kick but Corozzo saw that one coming.
De Muerta swings widly with a right hand
and Corozzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Muerta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Muerta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Muerta pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Corozzo misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Corozzo moves into the clinch.
Corozzo misses with a body punch. #BC2#
De Muerta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Muerta misses with a head kick.
Corozzo slips a straight right by De Muerta.
Corozzo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Muerta throws an overhand right that lands on Corozzo's shoulder, as Corozzo tries to avoid the shot.
De Muerta misses with an uppercut. Corozzo saw that one coming.
De Muerta with a jab.
Corozzo moves out of range of the body kick.
Corozzo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
De Muerta misses with an uppercut.
De Muerta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corozzo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Corozzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Muerta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Muerta throws an overhand right that lands on Corozzo's shoulder, as Corozzo tries to avoid the shot.
De Muerta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Corozzo takes a step back to recover.
De Muerta scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Muerta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Muerta scores with a nice head shot.
De Muerta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corozzo's head backwards.
A clash of legs there as Corozzo blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raoul De Muerta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
De Muerta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corozzo in his tracks.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from De Muerta! Corozzo is out on his feet! De Muerta rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Corozzo is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Corozzo is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raoul De Muerta!
A very excited looking Raoul De Muerta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: T169
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Manison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corozzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manison lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Corozzo. Manison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manison lands a really nice looking cross but Corozzo seems unphased.
Manison tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Konstantin Manison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Manison misses
and Corozzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corozzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manison was well out of range. Poor timing from Corozzo.
Manison throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Corozzo.
Manison tried to score with a low kick but Corozzo checks it.
Manison throws a looping overhand right but Corozzo ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Manison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Corozzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manison motions for Corozzo to come forward. Manison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corozzo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Manison blocks the body kick.
Corozzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corozzo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Manison.
Manison throws a head kick that misses.
Manison throws a body shot but no joy.
Manison throws a leg kick
and Corozzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Corozzo moves out of range of the leg kick from Manison.
A low kick from Manison misses
and Corozzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corozzo slips under a jab from Manison.
Manison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Manison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manison thuds his right hand into Corozzo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corozzo looks to throw a body kick
and Manison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corozzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corozzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corozzo moves out of range as Manison throws a body kick.
Manison with a jab.
Manison throws an overhand right that lands on Corozzo's shoulder, as Corozzo tries to avoid the shot.
Corozzo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Manison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manison throws a low kick, looking for Corozzo's leg but Corozzo calmly moves out of range.
Manison dips to his left and cracks Corozzo with an uppercut!
Manison misses with a right hand
and Corozzo counters with a left to the body. #T3##CL#
Manison clinches with his opponent.
Corozzo pushes Manison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Corozzo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Manison blocks an uppercut.
Corozzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Corozzo.
Manison is breathing heavily.
Corozzo lands a right hand. #BC2#
Corozzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manison throws a right hand that misses
and Corozzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corozzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Corozzo. #T4#
Manison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corozzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corozzo slips a straight right by Manison.
Corozzo throws a counter combo.
Manison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corozzo! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Corozzo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corozzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corozzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manison throws a wild body kick that Corozzo sees coming a mile off.
Corozzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manison is able to avoid easily.
Manison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manison looks to score with a jab to the body but Corozzo is just out of range.
Corozzo throws a fast counter high kick but Manison manages to duck under it in time.
Manison misses with a lunging right hand
and Corozzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corozzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manison is looking to counter punch.
Corozzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manison misses with an uppercut. Corozzo saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Manison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Manison throws a right hand that misses
and Corozzo counters with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Manison.
Corozzo ducks under a wild hook from Manison.
Despite the aggression on Corozzo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Corozzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manison cracks a nice hook into Corozzo's ribs.
Corozzo blocks a head kick by Manison.
Manison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corozzo tries to clinch but Manison moves out of range.
Manison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Manison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corozzo throws a body punch but Manison moves out of range.
Corozzo misses with a low kick.
Manison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manison misses with a body punch
and Corozzo counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Corozzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manison throws out the jab.
Corozzo throws a fast counter high kick but Manison manages to duck under it in time.
Manison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manison misses with a low kick.
Manison is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Corozzo.#CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Manison has been cut.
Manison throws a chopping leg kick but Corozzo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corozzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corozzo.
Corozzo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manison tries to clinch up but Corozzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Manison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corozzo's head.
Manison pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corozzo is out of range and Manison settles back down.
Manison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manison lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manison.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manison sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Manison throws a big shot that misses.
Corozzo counters with a body kick.
Manison scores with a nice body kick.
Manison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corozzo can do to turn this around?
Corozzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Manison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corozzo misses with a low kick.
Corozzo lands with a good body shot.
Manison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corozzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manison rather than just go for the knockout.
Manison misses with a wild body shot.
Corozzo moves in looking to clinch but Manison pushes him off.
Corozzo slips under a jab from Manison.
Manison lands a slapping body shot.
Manison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corozzo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corozzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corozzo scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Corozzo throws a jab when Manison was well out of range.
Manison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manison feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Corozzo's calf.
Manison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Corozzo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corozzo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Corozzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Corozzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Corozzo scores with a hook.
Manison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Corozzo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Manison throws a lazy right hand but Corozzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manison digs a good body shot into Corozzo's ribs.#T4#
Manison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manison throws a leg kick
and Corozzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manison thinking.
Manison misses with an uppercut.
Corozzo tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manison throws a sloppy head kick and Corozzo moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Corozzo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Manison tries to clinch there but Corozzo circles away.
Corozzo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manison misses with the body kick
and Corozzo counters with a good, hard body kick but Manison shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manison. Corozzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corozzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Corozzo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Corozzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Manison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Manison's cut.
That's time! Manison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manison misses with a lunging right hand
and Corozzo counters with a right hand to the body.
Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manison.
Corozzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manison.
Corozzo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manison is looking to clinch but Corozzo is avoiding it.
Corozzo dodges the punch combination from Manison.
No joy there for Manison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corozzo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Corozzo looks for the body kick but Manison saw that one coming.
Manison takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manison swings widly with a right hand
and Corozzo counters with a nice body shot.
Manison misses with a head kick.
Manison swings widly with a right hand
and Corozzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corozzo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Corozzo staying out of range there.
And Corozzo responds with a good body kick, but Manison manages to step out the way in time.
Manison throws out a leg kick but Corozzo moves out of range and Manison only half commits.
Manison throws a chopping leg kick but Corozzo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Manison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corozzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manison throws a head kick but Corozzo moves out of range.
Corozzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manison.
Manison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manison is looking to chop away at Corozzo's legs.
Manison takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Corozzo lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Manison gets tackled into the cage by Corozzo. Corozzo maintains the clinch.
Salvatore Corozzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Corozzo tries to work over Manison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corozzo tries a body shot but Manison blocks it.
Corozzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corozzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manison tries to work over Corozzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Corozzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Corozzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corozzo throws a shot from downtown. Manison moves away and avoids it.
Manison throwing a counter right hand but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
Corozzo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corozzo dodges the punch combination from Manison. #T3#
Manison wants to clinch up but Corozzo keeps it at a distance.
Corozzo checks a leg kick.
Manison throws a leg kick
and Corozzo counters with a body kick that stops Manison in his tracks momentarily.
Corozzo tries to clinch but Manison is having none of it.
Manison just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corozzo! But no joy.
Manison misses with a leg kick
and Corozzo counters with a nice leg kick.
Manison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Konstantin Manison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the body from Manison misses
and Corozzo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A left lands for Corozzo.
Manison will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manison.
A countering left hand to the body from Corozzo misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manison. Corozzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corozzo! But no joy.#T4#
Manison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corozzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manison tries to clinch but Corozzo moves out of range.
Corozzo throws out a counter right but Manison avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Manison does it's job there.
Corozzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manison slips a straight right by Corozzo.
Corozzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corozzo moves away.
Corozzo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manison avoids the head kick by Corozzo.
Sloppy strikes from Manison. Those never looked like landing.
Corozzo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Corozzo is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Corozzo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Corozzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Manison!
Konstantin Manison spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: T165
Date: Oct 21, 2016

#R1#
Corozzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corozzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Corozzo.
Newton throwing a counter right hand but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
Newton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corozzo's head backwards.
Corozzo wants to slow Newton down by chopping away at his legs.
Newton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Corozzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aaron Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corozzo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Newton.
Corozzo throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Newton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corozzo.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Newton misses.
Corozzo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Corozzo throws a wild body kick that Newton sees coming a mile off.
Corozzo moves away from the strike by Newton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corozzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corozzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Corozzo throws a head kick that half lands.
Newton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Corozzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corozzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corozzo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Corozzo slips the punch.
Corozzo misses with a body kick.
Newton throws an off balance right hand
enabling Corozzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Corozzo throws a wild body kick that Newton sees coming a mile off.
As Corozzo backs away, Newton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Corozzo throws a head kick that misses.
Newton throws a front kick that sends Corozzo stumbling back into the cage.
Corozzo moves away from the strike by Newton.
Corozzo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Newton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Newton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corozzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corozzo on the side of the head.#T2#
Newton lands a nice looking body kick.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corozzo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Newton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Corozzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Corozzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Newton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Newton scores with a hook.
Corozzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corozzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corozzo tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corozzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Newton to score with a decent uppercut.
Corozzo avoids a kick to the body.
Corozzo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Newton misses with a hook.
Newton misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corozzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Newton thuds a left hand into Corozzo's body.
Newton throws the kick towards the body but Corozzo avoids it.
Newton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corozzo.
Newton misses with a leg kick
enabling Corozzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Newton throws a solid leg kick but Corozzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newton.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corozzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Corozzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Newton rather than just go for the knockout.
Corozzo throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
Newton throws a leg kick which misses Corozzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Corozzo tries to avoid it.
Corozzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Newton.
Newton scoring well with a low kick there.
Corozzo throws out a leg kick but Newton moves out of range and Corozzo only half commits. #T4#
Corozzo moves out of range as Newton strikes.
Newton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Corozzo. Newton shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton throws a front kick aimed at Corozzo's knee but Corozzo avoids it well.
Corozzo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Newton scores with a sloppy right hand. Corozzo should have avoided that one.
Newton delivers a nice body kick.
Corozzo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corozzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newton checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corozzo.
Corozzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton looks to land a left hand but Corozzo moved out of range nicely.
Newton backing away here, and Corozzo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Newton lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Newton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Newton cracks the inside of Corozzo's front leg.
Newton looks to throw the jab but Corozzo is out of range.
Corozzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Newton cracks the inside of Corozzo's front leg.
Newton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton feints and then cracks Corozzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corozzo down.
Newton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Newton thuds his right hand into Corozzo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Corozzo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Newton throws a wild body kick that Corozzo sees coming a mile off.
Aaron Newton is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newton.
Newton with a nice cross.
Corozzo ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Corozzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newton misses with a leg kick.
Newton slips a jab from Corozzo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton connects with a right hand. Corozzo shakes it off.#T1#
Newton tries to work over Corozzo's front leg with a kick but Corozzo checks it.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Corozzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Corozzo ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corozzo can do to turn this around?
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corozzo.
Newton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Corozzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Corozzo lands a jab.
Newton avoids a kick to the body.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corozzo looks to land a body kick but Newton moved away.
Corozzo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Newton.
Corozzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newton.
Corozzo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Newton.
Newton lands a nice looking body shot.
Newton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corozzo is out of range and Newton settles back down.
Newton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Corozzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Newton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corozzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Newton scores with a sloppy right hand. Corozzo should have avoided that one.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
Corozzo wants to land a leg kick but Newton is out of range.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Newton lands with a hook. Corozzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Corozzo.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Corozzo checks a leg kick.
And Corozzo responds with a good body kick, but Newton manages to step out the way in time.
Corozzo throws a sloppy head kick
and Newton counters with a stiff right hand.
Corozzo scores with a leg kick.
Corozzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Newton thumps Corozzo with a low kick.
Newton lands a glancing blow to the side of Corozzo's head.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton walks into a straight right hand from Corozzo.
Newton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Corozzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Corozzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Newton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton scores with a nice head shot.
Corozzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Newton throws a body kick that misses.
Corozzo lands with an overhand left.
Newton throws an off balance right hand
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corozzo dips to his left and cracks Newton with an uppercut!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Corozzo misses the shot to the body.
Newton avoids the head kick by Corozzo.
Newton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corozzo tries to score with a low kick but Newton moves his leg out of the way.
Newton appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corozzo misses with a head kick.
Newton lands with a slapping head kick.
Newton lands a slapping body shot.
Corozzo is breathing heavily.
Newton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corozzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Newton scores with a decent looking hook.
Corozzo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Newton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Corozzo's calf.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Corozzo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corozzo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Newton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Newton throws out a leg kick but Corozzo moves out of range and Newton only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Newton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Corozzo lands a nice looking body shot.
Corozzo takes one on the button.
Corozzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Corozzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newton.
Newton blocks a low kick nicely.
Newton throws a shot from downtown. Corozzo moves away and avoids it.
Newton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Corozzo's calf.
Newton lands a slapping body shot.
Corozzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Corozzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corozzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newton circles away quickly and effectively.
Newton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Newton tries to land a body kick
and Corozzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newton lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corozzo misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Newton to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Newton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Newton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corozzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corozzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Corozzo 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.
Newton thows a leg kick but Corozzo checks it
letting Corozzo counter with a right hand.
Corozzo avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corozzo! But no joy.
Newton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corozzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corozzo misses with a wild body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Corozzo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Newton has got the better of the exchanges.
Newton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corozzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corozzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Newton 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.
Newton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corozzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corozzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Salvatore Corozzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newton misses with an uppercut. Corozzo saw that one coming.
Corozzo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Corozzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corozzo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Newton moves out of range of the body kick.
Newton wants to land a leg kick but Corozzo is out of range.
Newton tries to land a body kick
and Corozzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Newton throws a looping overhand right but Corozzo ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Newton. That's going to slow Corozzo down.
Newton blocks a leg kick.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corozzo.
Newton throws a head kick but Corozzo moves out of range.
Corozzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corozzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newton is out of range.
Newton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corozzo avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Newton cracks a nice hook into Corozzo's ribs.
Newton avoids the head kick by Corozzo.
Corozzo throws a sloppy body shot
and Newton counters with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Newton. Corozzo shrugs it off though.
Corozzo throws a series of punches but Newton avoids them all with ease.
Newton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aaron Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newton.
Corozzo swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
As Corozzo backs away, Newton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Newton.
Corozzo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Newton. That one must have hurt.
A big left from Corozzo misses.
Corozzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Newton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corozzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton thuds a left hand into Corozzo's body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corozzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Newton throws a quick counter head kick but Corozzo was just out of range.
Newton scores with a spinning back kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Newton, right into the meat.
Corozzo misses with a hook to the body
and Newton counters with a left to the body.
Corozzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Newton pushes Corozzo away with a front kick.
Newton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corozzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Newton cracks Corozzo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Corozzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Newton scores with a jab. Corozzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Newton.
Corozzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Newton finds it's way round the side to connect with Corozzo's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Newton 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Newton!
After the fight, Aaron Newton 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: T161 - ITFL Team Finale
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
De Medici connects with the punch.
De Medici lands a leg kick that knocks Corozzo off balance momentarily.
Corozzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corozzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Medici manages to avoid it.
De Medici throws a chopping leg kick but Corozzo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Corozzo misses the target.
De Medici works the jab nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Medici lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Corozzo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corozzo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Corozzo misses with a wild body shot.
De Medici lands with a straight right. Corozzo didn't see that one coming.
De Medici scores with a nice body kick.
Corozzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Corozzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corozzo checks the leg kick.
De Medici takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Corozzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corozzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Medici tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corozzo is able to avoid easily.
Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Medici.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut. De Medici saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for De Medici. That snapped Corozzo's head back.
De Medici lands a nice looking body shot.
De Medici misses with a left hand
and Corozzo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De Medici really felt that one!
De Medici throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corozzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Corozzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corozzo throws a sloppy head kick
enabling De Medici to counter with a crisp jab.
De Medici misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corozzo misses with a right hand
and De Medici counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
De Medici connects with an inside leg kick.
Corozzo is looking to wear down De Medici with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Medici 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.
Corozzo throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Medici scores with the left hand. Corozzo knows he should have avoided that one.
De Medici takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Medici has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Medici misses the jab.
Corozzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Medici scores with a push kick.
Salvatore Corozzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Medici connects with a jab.
Corozzo catches De Medici with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Medici, as that shot connected.
De Medici throws a big shot that misses.
De Medici dips to his left and cracks Corozzo with an uppercut!#T3#
De Medici misses the shot to the body.
De Medici looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corozzo.
Corozzo is looking to land body kicks.
De Medici tries a quick counter leg kick but Corozzo is wise to it.
De Medici stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Medici tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Medici thumps Corozzo with a low kick.
A low kick from De Medici misses
and Corozzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Medici throws a poor cross that misses
and Corozzo counters with a right hand to the body.
De Medici throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Medici has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corozzo.
Corozzo lands an overhand right.#T4#
Corozzo misses with an uppercut.
Corozzo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corozzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Medici moves away.
Corozzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Medici throws a lazy uppercut
and Corozzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Corozzo throws a body kick that misses.
De Medici slips a straight right by Corozzo.
A shot to the body from Corozzo misses
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Corozzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Medici.
De Medici ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Medici looks to land a left hand but Corozzo moved out of range nicely.
De Medici's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corozzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Medici scrambles back to his feet.
De Medici pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Medici is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Corozzo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Corozzo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
De Medici drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Medici lands a right hook to the body.
Corozzo scores with a jab to the head.
Corozzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Illumi De Medici seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Medici misses with a hook. Corozzo ducked under it nicely.
Donk. De Medici catches Corozzo right on the button with a cross.
De Medici feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Corozzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Medici slips a jab and a cross from Corozzo.
De Medici appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici scores with a jab to the jaw.
Corozzo lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Medici 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.
Corozzo defending well as De Medici loads up on a big left hand.
Corozzo throws a shot from downtown. De Medici moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Corozzo works De Medici's body with a nice hook.
Corozzo scores with a jab to the body.
Corozzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corozzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Medici is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Corozzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Medici fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corozzo on the side of the head.
Corozzo misses the body punch
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Medici tests Corozzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Medici throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corozzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corozzo misses the shot to the body.
Corozzo throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corozzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corozzo swings widly with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as De Medici checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Medici appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Medici throws a jab but it's blocked by Corozzo.
Corozzo throws a big counter combination but De Medici scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Medici takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corozzo misses with a head kick.
Corozzo backing away here, and De Medici unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Medici misses the shot to the body.
Corozzo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
De Medici appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corozzo swings widly with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a nice leg kick.
Corozzo throws a sloppy head kick and De Medici moves out of range easily.
Corozzo misses the shot to the body.
Corozzo walks into a stiff left hand from De Medici.
De Medici misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by De Medici.
Corozzo throws an overhand right that lands on De Medici's shoulder, as De Medici tries to avoid the shot.
De Medici is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Corozzo throws a head kick but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Medici connects with a body shot that sends Corozzo's belly button to the back.
Corozzo blocks a jab.
And Corozzo counters with a quick kick to the body but De Medici blocks it.
Corozzo jabs De Medici right on the nose. De Medici blinks but takes it well.
Corozzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Medici's calf.
An inside leg kick from De Medici misses.
Corozzo misses the jab.
Corozzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Medici thuds his right hand into Corozzo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Medici throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Corozzo misses.
De Medici avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
De Medici chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corozzo can pounce on him.
Corozzo misses with a left hand
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corozzo throws a sloppy body shot
and Corozzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corozzo misses with a hook to the body
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
De Medici misses with a wild body shot.
Corozzo takes one to the side of the head.
De Medici misses with a looping right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Corozzo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Corozzo throws the left hand but De Medici avoids the punch easily.
De Medici avoids a kick to the body.
De Medici checks a leg kick.
Corozzo throws a leg kick but De Medici moved away.
De Medici throws a hook but Corozzo avoids it easily.
De Medici takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
De Medici lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Medici pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corozzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Corozzo misses with a body shot
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corozzo lands with a kick to the temple. De Medici shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De Medici has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corozzo misses with a hook to the body
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corozzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Medici connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corozzo scrambles back to his feet.
Corozzo throws a hook to the side of De Medici's head but De Medici sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Medici lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from De Medici misses its intended target.
Corozzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corozzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Corozzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
De Medici checks a leg kick.
De Medici flicks out a counter leg kick but Corozzo steps away.
Corozzo throws a lazy head kick
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Medici is looking to land body kicks.
Corozzo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corozzo walks into a jab.
Corozzo checks a leg kick nicely.
De Medici with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Medici misses with a hook.
Corozzo throws a leg kick but De Medici sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Medici doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Corozzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Medici swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corozzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Corozzo throws a sloppy head kick and De Medici moves out of range easily.
Corozzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from De Medici.
Salvatore Corozzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Medici misses with an uppercut. Corozzo saw that one coming.
De Medici buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corozzo takes a swing at De Medici's ribcage but misses.
Corozzo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Corozzo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corozzo swings widly with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corozzo's knee momentarily.
Corozzo walks into a jab.
Corozzo throws a head kick that misses.
Corozzo throws a body kick that misses
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corozzo misses with a jab to the body
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
De Medici lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Medici bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Medici takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Corozzo connects with a looping right hand.
De Medici throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corozzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from De Medici misses.
De Medici moves out of range of the body kick from Corozzo.
Corozzo cracks De Medici with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Medici lands a two punch combo.
De Medici scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Medici wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from De Medici misses the target.
Corozzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from De Medici does no damage.
De Medici misses the jab.#T4#
De Medici digs a good hook to Corozzo's body.
De Medici misses with a kick to the body.
Corozzo is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by De Medici. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Medici.
Corozzo checks a leg kick.
Corozzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corozzo swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corozzo throws a leg kick
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corozzo throws a head kick but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici throws an off balance right hand
and Corozzo counters with a stiff right hand.
De Medici thumps Corozzo with a low kick.
Corozzo scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by De Medici there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Illumi De Medici comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Medici 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illumi De Medici!
Illumi De Medici took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I would like to thank the academy. '.

Event: T157 Newton vs Kaunismieli
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1#
Martin avoids a kick to the body.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Corozzo misses
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Corozzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Salvatore Corozzo has been cut.
A jab from Corozzo finds it's way through Martin's defenses.
That kick from Corozzo tenderised Martin's leg. Martin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corozzo is able to avoid easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corozzo.
Martin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Corozzo keeps Martin at a distance using the push kick.
Martin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corozzo.
Martin throws an off balance right hand
and Corozzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corozzo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martin in his tracks.
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!
Corozzo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martin if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Good exchange - Corozzo coming out on top.
Corozzo connects with the punch.#ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Corozzo thows a body kick. Martin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Corozzo finish him?
Martin looks winded!
Corozzo thuds a left hand into Martin's body.
Corozzo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Martin seems to have recovered his senses.
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Corozzo.
Martin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corozzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Corozzo misses.
Corozzo connects with a body shot.
Corozzo feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Martin collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Salvatore Corozzo!
A victorious Salvatore Corozzo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SP ICON: Calm before the Storm
Date: Jul 20, 2016

#R1#
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corozzo.
Corozzo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rose throws a jab but it's blocked by Corozzo.
Corozzo throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Rose throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Corozzo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Forcefield Ludas in the buildup to the fight.
Rose connects with a solid leg kick.
Corozzo scores with a nice right hand.
Corozzo connects with an inside leg kick.
Corozzo lands a really nice looking cross but Rose seems unphased.
Corozzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Corozzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corozzo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corozzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rose's head backwards.
Corozzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Rose responds with a good body kick, but Corozzo manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Corozzo there.
Corozzo 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.
Rose blocks a jab.
Salvatore Corozzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Corozzo.
The fighters circling - Rose throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corozzo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
Corozzo looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corozzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corozzo defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
Corozzo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rose's hands.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Corozzo slips the punch.#T2#
Rose throws a wild body kick that Corozzo sees coming a mile off.
Corozzo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Corozzo lands a jab to Rose's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose misses with a looping right.
Rose throws a hook but Corozzo blocks it.
Corozzo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corozzo.
Rose slips a straight right by Corozzo.
Corozzo loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corozzo connects with a body shot that sends Rose's belly button to the back.
A jab from Corozzo misses.
Corozzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rose is out of range.
Corozzo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Corozzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Corozzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corozzo throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Corozzo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rose! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Corozzo blocks the low kick.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corozzo.
Rose unleashes a big counter combination but Corozzo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corozzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Corozzo lands a really nice looking cross but Rose seems unphased.
Rose will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Corozzo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corozzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rose tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corozzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rose on the side of the head.
Rose checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Corozzo avoids the body shot from Rose.
Corozzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corozzo misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corozzo tries to land a leg kick but Rose saw it coming and moves away.
Corozzo throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Corozzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rose only half commits to the counter leg kick.
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!
Rose throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Corozzo misses the target.
Corozzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Corozzo throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corozzo.
And Rose responds with a good body kick, but Corozzo manages to step out the way in time.
Corozzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of Rose 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Corozzo there.
Corozzo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Corozzo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Corozzo 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#
Rose throws the left hand but Corozzo avoids the punch easily.
Corozzo throws a looping overhand right but Rose ducks down to avoid it.
Salvatore Corozzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose staying out of range there.
Corozzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corozzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rose lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Corozzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corozzo throws a shot from downtown. Rose moves away and avoids it.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corozzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Corozzo is looking to counter punch.
Corozzo throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corozzo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rose at a distance. #T1#
Corozzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rose.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rose lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corozzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rose scores with a head kick. Corozzo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rose lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Corozzo backs up against the cage.
Rose thuds a left hand into Corozzo's body.
Corozzo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corozzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose counters with a series of strikes. Corozzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose wants to clinch up but Corozzo keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Rose throws out a counter right but Corozzo avoids it with no problem.
Rose lands a brutal head kick. Corozzo looks out on his feet and Rose throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Axl Rose!
Axl Rose is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Axl Rose thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SP-ICON:Corozzo V.S. Harris
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Corozzo moves away from the strike by Harris.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Corozzo.
Corozzo misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corozzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corozzo missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris throws a series of punches but Corozzo avoids them all with ease.
Harris throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corozzo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Corozzo saw that one coming.
Corozzo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harris tries to clinch but Corozzo is having none of it.
A lazy left from Harris finds it's target.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris thows a leg kick but Corozzo checks it
and Corozzo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corozzo cracks Harris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harris misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris misses with a left hand
and Corozzo counters with a right hand to the body.
Harris thows a leg kick but Corozzo checks it
and Corozzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corozzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Corozzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Corozzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris tries to land a leg kick but Corozzo saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Corozzo.
A jab from Corozzo does it's job there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Corozzo checks a leg kick.
Corozzo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Corozzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corozzo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Corozzo saw that one coming.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris tries to move into range but Corozzo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corozzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corozzo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Corozzo throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Harris with a jab.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corozzo.#CL2#
Harris instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corozzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Corozzo fails to land.
Corozzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corozzo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corozzo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corozzo working aggressively here.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Harris.
Corozzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corozzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corozzo is struggling to control the position.
Corozzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Corozzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Corozzo backwards.
Corozzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corozzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corozzo backwards.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Harris. #BC#
Corozzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corozzo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corozzo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harris.
Harris moves out of range as Corozzo strikes.
Harris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Corozzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Corozzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zoe Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Corozzo's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corozzo counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Harris steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Corozzo. That one must have hurt.
Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Corozzo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harris if he has to take too many more of those.
Corozzo moves away from the strike by Harris.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Corozzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Corozzo is looking for a counter combo.
Corozzo lands a really nice looking cross but Harris seems unphased.
Harris's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harris duly obliges.
Corozzo ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Corozzo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris misses with a low kick as Corozzo jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Corozzo misses its target.
Harris clobbers Corozzo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That kick from Harris tenderised Corozzo's leg. Corozzo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corozzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Salvatore Corozzo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Corozzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Corozzo scores with a decent looking hook.
Salvatore Corozzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Corozzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corozzo throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corozzo misses with a straight left.
Corozzo loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
A jab from Harris misses.
Corozzo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Corozzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Corozzo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Corozzo's calf.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Harris misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corozzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Corozzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris misses the jab.#T1#
Corozzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corozzo. That did some damage!
Harris throws a low kick but Corozzo avoids it.
Corozzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corozzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harris tries to clinch there but Corozzo circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris throws a leg kick but Corozzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harris swings for the body but Corozzo moves out of range.
Harris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corozzo cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Corozzo ducks down to avoid it.
Harris walks into a left hand.
Corozzo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Harris is predictable there
and Corozzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Corozzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Corozzo connects with a single shot there.#KD#
Corozzo drops Harris with a beautiful combination! Harris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Corozzo is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Harris is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Zoe Harris has been cut.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Corozzo finish him?
Harris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corozzo counters with a huge right that knocks Harris out cold! Corozzo is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Salvatore Corozzo!
Salvatore Corozzo retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Salvatore Corozzo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SP-ICON:Adams V.S. Williams
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Corozzo misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Corozzo misses.
Corozzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mercer misses with a head kick.
Alex Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corozzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Mercer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Corozzo scores with a nice head shot.
A leg kick checked by Corozzo.
Mercer misses with an uppercut. Corozzo saw that one coming.
Corozzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mercer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corozzo.
Mercer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Salvatore Corozzo has been cut.
Corozzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mercer throws a right hand that misses
and Corozzo counters with a straight right hand.
Corozzo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses.
Corozzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercer defending well as Corozzo loads up on a big left hand.
Mercer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mercer swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Corozzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
Mercer misses with a head kick.
It looked like Corozzo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corozzo.
Mercer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Corozzo with a body shot.
Corozzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
Mercer tries to land a front kick but Corozzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Corozzo swinging wildly here.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick
and Corozzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercer throws a wild body kick that Corozzo sees coming a mile off.
Corozzo loads up on a big right hand but Mercer slips the punch.
Corozzo misses with a looping right.
Corozzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corozzo checks a low kick from Mercer.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corozzo.
Mercer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corozzo ducks under a wild hook from Mercer.
Mercer lands a nice looking body shot.
Mercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corozzo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. Corozzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Corozzo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mercer tries to land a body kick
and Mercer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercer throws an overhand right that lands on Corozzo's shoulder, as Corozzo tries to avoid the shot.
Corozzo throwing a counter right hand but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Corozzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mercer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mercer lands a glancing blow to the side of Corozzo's head.
Mercer throws a head kick but Corozzo moves out of range.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Corozzo moves out of range easily.
Mercer tries a low kick but Corozzo avoids it.
Corozzo is looking for a counter combo.
Mercer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corozzo misses with the combination.
Mercer blocks a jab.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. Corozzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corozzo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Mercer thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Corozzo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mercer scores with a hook to the body. Corozzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mercer thuds his right hand into Corozzo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Corozzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corozzo avoids the body shot from Mercer.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corozzo, as that shot connected.
Corozzo connects with a looping right hand.
Corozzo blocks a jab.
Corozzo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Corozzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corozzo scores with a nice head shot.
Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corozzo.
Mercer scores with a three punch combo!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mercer slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corozzo, as that shot connected.
Corozzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mercer fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Corozzo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Mercer stalks Corozzo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Corozzo's face. Corozzo staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Corozzo is rocked!
Corozzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
Mercer 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.
Mercer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corozzo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Corozzo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Corozzo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#
Mercer is rocked!
Corozzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mercer doesn't seem bothered though.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Corozzo finish him?
Corozzo cracks Mercer on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mercer falls backwards against the cage. Corozzo follows up with more strikes that drop Mercer to his knees. Corozzo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mercer! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvatore Corozzo!
Salvatore Corozzo is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Salvatore Corozzo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SP-ICON:WW Tournament Rd.2
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Corozzo cracks Cabrillo with a good jab.
Cabrillo has his takedown stuffed
and Corozzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabrillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corozzo throws out the jab.
Corozzo is looking to land body kicks.
Cabrillo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Cabrillo clinches up with Corozzo and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Corozzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corozzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corozzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrillo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Corozzo.
Cabrillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrillo pushes Corozzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabrillo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrillo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cabrillo looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Corozzo. #BC#
Corozzo breaks the clinch.
A jab from Corozzo misses.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrillo moves away.
Cabrillo tries to clinch up.
As Cabrillo backs away, Corozzo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Corozzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Corozzo.#T1#
Cabrillo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabrillo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Corozzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrillo.
Cabrillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corozzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cabrillo momentarily.
Cabrillo throws a body punch but Corozzo moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Corozzo scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Juan Cabrillo has been cut.
Corozzo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corozzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corozzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corozzo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corozzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Corozzo lands a jab to Cabrillo's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corozzo throws a sloppy head kick
and Cabrillo counters with a three punch combo that has Corozzo backing up. Corozzo nods at Cabrillo to acknowledge the strikes.
Corozzo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cabrillo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corozzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cabrillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Salvatore Corozzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Cabrillo.#T2#
Cabrillo ducks right into an uppercut from Corozzo. #CL2#
Cabrillo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cabrillo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Cabrillo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Corozzo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A slow jab from Corozzo misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Cabrillo misses.
No joy there for Corozzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cabrillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corozzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cabrillo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corozzo. Corozzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Cabrillo walks into a stiff left hand from Corozzo.
Cabrillo throws a right hand that misses
and Corozzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corozzo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Corozzo tries to land a front kick but Cabrillo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Cabrillo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Cabrillo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Corozzo to regain full guard.
Corozzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corozzo is looking to stand up but Cabrillo isn't so interested in that idea.
Cabrillo trying to control but Corozzo is working from the bottom.
Cabrillo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabrillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corozzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cabrillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Corozzo wants to stand up but Cabrillo is controlling him.
Cabrillo wants to control from the top but Corozzo keeps moving.
Corozzo keeping full guard, as Cabrillo tries to pass.
Cabrillo wants to control from the top but Corozzo keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cabrillo passes Corozzo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cabrillo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Corozzo wants to get back to his feet.
Cabrillo with the ground and pound but Corozzo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Corozzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Cabrillo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cabrillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrillo throws a right hand that Corozzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Corozzo also avoids with ease.
A big right from Cabrillo misses.
Corozzo with a nice cross.
Cabrillo shoots in and drives through. Corozzo sprawls well.
Corozzo throws a series of punches but Cabrillo avoids them all with ease.
Corozzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cabrillo tries to clinch
letting Corozzo counter with a right hand.
Cabrillo misses with a kick to the body
and Corozzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corozzo throws a good cross that connects.
Corozzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corozzo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Corozzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corozzo. Cabrillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Cabrillo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corozzo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cabrillo works the jab nicely.
Cabrillo scores with a nice right hand.
Corozzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cabrillo can do to turn this around?
Cabrillo misses with a body shot. #T1#
Corozzo lands with a good body shot.
Cabrillo throws the left hand but Corozzo avoids the punch easily.
Cabrillo throws a right and a left that Corozzo avoids nicely. #CL2#
Cabrillo closes the distance and clinches.
Corozzo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Corozzo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Corozzo.
Cabrillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corozzo can't find room to land a body shot as Cabrillo controls the action.
Corozzo blocks the elbow strike.
Corozzo blocks an elbow strike.
Cabrillo misses with the head strike.
Corozzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cabrillo backwards.
Cabrillo misses with a body punch.
Cabrillo can't find room to land a body shot as Corozzo controls the action.
Corozzo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cabrillo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Corozzo tries to throw a body punch but Cabrillo avoids it by throwing Corozzo back against the cage.
Cabrillo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cabrillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corozzo takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabrillo pushes Corozzo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corozzo blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corozzo.
Cabrillo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Corozzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corozzo swinging wildly here.
Cabrillo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corozzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cabrillo throws a jab when Corozzo was well out of range.
Salvatore Corozzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corozzo lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrillo seems unphased.
Nice shot by Corozzo.#T3#
Corozzo feints a jab promting Cabrillo to slip. Corozzo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cabrillo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cabrillo misses with the combination.
Corozzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corozzo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cabrillo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Corozzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Corozzo's corner calls for a 1-2. Corozzo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Juan Cabrillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Corozzo throws a combination that misses
and Cabrillo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corozzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabrillo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corozzo. That's going to slow Cabrillo down. #T4#
Cabrillo shoots in and drives through. Corozzo sprawls well.
Corozzo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salvatore Corozzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Cabrillo.
Cabrillo swings widly with a right hand
enabling Corozzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Cabrillo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Corozzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice elbow from Cabrillo.
Corozzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Corozzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabrillo misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Corozzo. #BC#
Corozzo manages to break the clinch.
Cabrillo fails to land with a series of punches.
Corozzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corozzo scores with a hook to the body. Cabrillo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Cabrillo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrillo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corozzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabrillo lands with a light punch inside.
Corozzo lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Corozzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Cabrillo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cabrillo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Corozzo misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Cabrillo clinches.
Cabrillo tries a body shot but Corozzo blocks it. #BC#
Corozzo breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Cabrillo closes the distance and clinches.
Cabrillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrillo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Corozzo avoids a wild elbow strike from Cabrillo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corozzo.
Cabrillo is working Corozzo over against the cage.
Cabrillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Corozzo controls his hands.
Corozzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Corozzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Cabrillo clinches.
Corozzo misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Corozzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Corozzo misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A slow jab from Corozzo misses its intended target.
Cabrillo tries to clinch but Corozzo moves away
letting Corozzo counter with a right hand.
Cabrillo misses with a few strikes there.
Corozzo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cabrillo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabrillo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cabrillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corozzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrillo.
Cabrillo doesn't manage to clinch there - Corozzo circles away.
Corozzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cabrillo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cabrillo misses the shot to the body.
Corozzo loads up on a big right hand but Cabrillo slips the punch.
Corozzo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cabrillos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cabrillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrillo is looking to clinch but Corozzo is avoiding it.
Corozzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cabrillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corozzo.#T2#
Corozzo throws a right hand that misses
and Cabrillo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corozzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrillo.
Corozzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrillo takes a swing at Corozzo's ribcage but misses.
Cabrillo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corozzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cabrillo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Cabrillo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corozzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabrillo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabrillo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corozzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corozzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Corozzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Cabrillo scores with a one two! Corozzo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Nice cross by Corozzo.
Corozzo throws a series of punches but Cabrillo moves out of range.
Cabrillo misses with a straight left.
Corozzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrillo is just out of range.#CL2#
Cabrillo rushes Corozzo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Corozzo is trying to push Cabrillo away but Cabrillo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Juan Cabrillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corozzo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Corozzo blocks an elbow strike.
Cabrillo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Corozzo fails to land.
Cabrillo tries to throw a body punch but Corozzo avoids it by throwing Cabrillo back against the cage.
Corozzo is trying to break the clinch but Cabrillo has him pressed against the cage.
Corozzo avoids a wild elbow strike from Cabrillo.
Cabrillo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corozzo.
Cabrillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corozzo takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
Corozzo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cabrillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cabrillo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corozzo lands a body punch.
Cabrillo misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corozzo lands with a light punch inside.
Corozzo blocks the elbow strike.
Corozzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Cabrillo gets an underhook and turns Corozzo into the cage.
Corozzo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Corozzo manages to break the clinch.
Cabrillo throws a lazy right hand but Corozzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrillo moves forwards but Corozzo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Corozzo lands with a good body shot.
Corozzo lands with a good body shot.
Corozzo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cabrillos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Corozzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corozzo, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Corozzo!
After winning the bout, Salvatore Corozzo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SP-ICON-WW Tournament Rd.1
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Corozzo misses with a hook.
Corozzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Julio.
Julio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corozzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Julio swings for the body but Corozzo moves out of range.
Corozzo throws a body punch but Julio moves out of range.
Corozzo throws a shot from downtown. Julio moves away and avoids it.
Corozzo throws a big shot that misses.
Julio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Corozzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Julio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corozzo throws a lazy right hand but Julio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corozzo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Corozzo throws a right and a left that Julio avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corozzo tries a low kick but Julio avoids it.
Corozzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corozzo defending well as Julio loads up on a big left hand.
Corozzo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corozzo misses with a hook
and Julio counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Corozzo stuns Julio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corozzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Julio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Corozzo.
Corozzo cracks Julio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Julio misses with a head kick.
Corozzo throwing a counter right hand but Julio manages to avoid it.
Julio lands a nice shot to the body.
Corozzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Julio.
It looked like Corozzo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Julio misses the target.
Corozzo scores with a hook to the body. Julio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Salvatore Corozzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Julio throws a sloppy body shot
and Corozzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corozzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Julio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corozzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Julio.
Julio misses with an uppercut. Corozzo saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corozzo.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corozzo misses the jab.
Julio looks to score with a jab to the body but Corozzo is just out of range.
Corozzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Julio lands a head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Corozzo.
Corozzo throws a lazy right hand but Julio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Julio throws the left hand but Corozzo avoids the punch easily.
Corozzo throws a good cross that connects.
Julio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Julio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Julio.
Corozzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Corozzo.
Corozzo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Corozzo takes a swing at Julio's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Julio throws out a loose jab but Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corozzo misses with a wild body shot.
Julio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Julio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Julio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Julio.
Julio is looking to score with low kicks.
Julio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corozzo.
Julio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corozzo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Corozzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corozzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Julio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corozzo punishes Julio's body with a nice straight punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corozzo, right into the meat. #T4#
Julio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corozzo.
Julio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corozzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Julio.
Julio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Julio moves away from the strike by Corozzo.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut.
Corozzo missing with a left hand there. Julio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corozzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corozzo misses with a body kick.
Julio misses with a kick to the body
enabling Corozzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Julio tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Corozzo. Beautiful body shot.
Corozzo connects with a body shot.
Julio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Corozzo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Corozzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Julio.
Julio avoids the body shot from Corozzo.
Corozzo lands a nice looking body shot.
Julio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corozzo misses with a straight right.
Julio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Julio slips a jab from Corozzo.
Julio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salvatore Corozzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Julio staying out of range there.
Corozzo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Julio misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julio slips under a jab from Corozzo.
Julio misses with a looping left.
Corozzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Julio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Julio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Julio blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Julio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Corozzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corozzo throws a lazy right hand but Julio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Julio takes one to the side of the head.
Julio misses with a body shot.
Julio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Julio misses with a looping right.
Julio punishes Corozzo's body with a nice straight punch.
Corozzo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Julio lands with a slapping head kick.
Corozzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Julio counters with a straight right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Julio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Corozzo has got the better of the exchanges.
Corozzo ducks under a wild hook from Julio.
Julio misses with a body shot.
Julio throws a body punch but Corozzo moves out of range.
Julio throws the kick towards the body but Corozzo avoids it.#T2#
Julio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corozzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Julio's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Julio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corozzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corozzo throws a leg kick
and Julio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corozzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Julio can do to turn this around?
Julio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Corozzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Julio throws a shot from downtown. Corozzo moves away and avoids it.
Corozzo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Julio is rocked!
Julio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Corozzo takes a step back to recover.
Corozzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Julio checks it well.
Julio lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Julio.
Corozzo throws an overhand right that lands on Julio's shoulder, as Julio tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corozzo.
Julio is still on wobbly legs! Can Corozzo finish him?
Decent striking displayed by Julio there.
Julio seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Corozzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Julio blocks the low kick.
Julio tries a head kick but it misses.
Corozzo takes a swing at Julio's ribcage but misses.
Julio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
Julio's corner calls for a 1-2. Julio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Julio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corozzo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corozzo misses with a looping left.
Julio blocks the body kick.
Julio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Julio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Julio throws a head kick that misses
and Corozzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Julio. Corozzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corozzo, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Julio.
Corozzo slips under a jab from Julio.
Corozzo misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Julio misses with a lunging right hand
and Corozzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Corozzo throws a hook to the side of Julio's head but Julio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Corozzo misses
and Julio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Julio misses with a body shot.
Corozzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Julio 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.
Julio throws a one two combo.
Corozzo scores with a decent looking hook.
Corozzo misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Salvatore Corozzo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Corozzo throws a shot from downtown. Julio moves away and avoids it.
Julio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corozzo misses with a hook.
Julio defending well as Corozzo loads up on a big left hand.
Corozzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Julio.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corozzo.
A nice side step and Julio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corozzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Julio slips a straight right by Corozzo.
Nice body punch from Julio.
A big right from Julio misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corozzo moves out of range as Julio throws a body kick.
Corozzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Julio just misses with a punch to the body.
Julio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corozzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Julio looks to land a left hand but Corozzo moved out of range nicely.
Julio moves away from the strike by Corozzo.
Corozzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Julio. Corozzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corozzo jabs at Julio's body.
Julio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Corozzo loads up on a big right hand but Julio slips the punch.
Julio scores with a jab to the body.
Corozzo connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Corozzo misses
and Julio counters with a left to the body.
Corozzo connects with the punch.
Julio digs a good hook to Corozzo's body.
The fighters circling - Corozzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corozzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left lands for Corozzo.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corozzo lands a nice hook to Julio's body. Julio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corozzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Julio.
Julio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corozzo lands a body shot.
Julio lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by Julio.
Julio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Julio.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Julio moves away.
Julio is looking to slow Corozzo down with leg kicks.
Julio moves out of range as Corozzo throws a body kick.
Julio ducks under a wild hook from Corozzo.#T3#
Corozzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Julio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corozzo.
Corozzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Julio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corozzo, as that shot connected.
Julio stuns Corozzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Corozzo.
Don Julio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corozzo, as that shot connected.
Julio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Julio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Julio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corozzo scores with a nice head shot.
Corozzo takes one on the button.
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!
Julio swings widly with a right hand
and Corozzo counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Julio staying out of range there.
Julio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Julio throws a body kick that misses
and Corozzo counters with a big right hand! Oh Julio is in trouble here! Corozzo follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvatore Corozzo!
Salvatore Corozzo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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