Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Eight Limbs VIII
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitakaka misses with a straight right.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Deggamendov moves out of range easily.
Deggamendov tests Pitakaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pitakaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pitakaka is looking to chop away at Deggamendov's legs.
Deggamendov is looking for a counter combo.
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Deggamendov counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Pitakaka out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Deggamendov is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mikko Deggamendov!
A victorious Mikko Deggamendov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Durand vs Peterson
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Tay has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tay.
Tay catches Pitakaka with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Pitakaka forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chong Tay!
Chong Tay decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Eight Limbs III - GP Semis
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Pitakaka throws a low kick but Conors avoids it.
It looked like Conors wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick #KD#
and Conors counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Pitakaka to the mat! Conors runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Pitakaka is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Pitakaka get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Pitakaka stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Conors runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jared Conors!
Our winner, Jared Conors, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Eight Limbs I - The Beginning
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Baxter lands with a shot to the body.
Pitakaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baxter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Baxter moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Baxter misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baxter.
Pitakaka throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Baxter counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Pitakaka on his ass! Pitakaka wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Baxter moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baxter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pitakaka on the side of the head. #ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Pitakaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baxter counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dax Baxter!
After the fight, Dax Baxter 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: Friday Shootout 3
Date: Apr 24, 2020

#R1#
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Pitakaka tries to get set, Leekpai tries to push him back and clinch up but Pitakaka manages to avoid the attempt.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but Leekpai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pitakaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leekpai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pitakaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Leekpai avoids a kick to the body.
Leekpai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pitakaka on the side of the head.
Pitakaka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leekpai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Leekpai scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Pitakaka to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Leekpai away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Pitakaka got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Pitakaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Leekpai counters by moving into the clinch.
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Leekpai finish him?
Leekpai lands a left hand.
Leekpai creates a bit of distance and cracks Pitakaka with a big uppercut! Pitakaka goes down! The referee pushes Leekpai away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Pitakaka make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Leekpai takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Krit Leekpai!
In his post fight interview, Krit Leekpai started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Midweek Meltdown 1
Date: Apr 01, 2020

#R1#
Sonni avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Sonni tries a quick counter leg kick but Pitakaka is wise to it.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonni is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sonni with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Sonni lands with a shot to the body.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Sonni moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Sonni scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Pitakaka to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Sonni away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Pitakaka got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonni ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Pitakaka out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keke Sonni!
A very excited looking Keke Sonni 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: Rick's Rumble 8
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Noel both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Noel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pitakaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Noel counters with a straight right hand.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses
and Noel counters with a nice body kick.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick
and Noel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pitakaka looks winded!
Noel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Noel counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Pitakaka badly! He tries to strike back but Noel puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Pitakaka out cold! Oh man, Pitakaka will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chubby Noel!
Chubby Noel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Grand Prix SYDNEY
Date: Feb 14, 2020

#R1#
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick
and De Sucre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pitakaka takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
De Sucre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pitakaka. Pitakaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Sucre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pitakaka misses with the combination.
De Sucre moves out of range of the leg kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses
and De Sucre counters with a three punch combo that has Pitakaka backing up. Pitakaka nods at De Sucre to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Pitakaka walks into a straight right hand and goes down! De Sucre rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Pitakaka has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can De Sucre finish him?
De Sucre connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Pitakaka to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by De Sucre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antonio Jose De Sucre!
A very excited looking Antonio Jose De Sucre 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: RR #6
Date: Jan 24, 2020

#R1#
Romo scores with a body shot.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Romo moved away.
Romo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romo 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.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but Romo moved away.
Pitakaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romo thuds a left hand into Pitakaka's body.
Pitakaka is breathing heavily.
Pitakaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Romo checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Romo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romo scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Pitakaka trying to stall but Romo improves his position.
Romo lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Romo.
Romo scores with a knee to the head.
Romo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pitakaka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Romo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Romo lands a body shot. #T1#
Romo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pitakaka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Romo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Romo connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Romo creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Pitakaka off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Pitakaka is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Romo is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). John Kyle Romo!
During a confident post fight interview, John Kyle Romo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Hurry up and Fight 1
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1#
Pitakaka misses with a kick to the body.
Romo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romo blocks a low kick nicely.
Romo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pitakaka's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Romo avoids a kick to the body.
Romo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pitakaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Romo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pitakaka blocks it with crossed arms.
Romo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitakaka or not.
Romo works on Pitakaka's body with a couple of short punches.
Romo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pitakaka wants to break free but Romo has control.
Pitakaka can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Pitakaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Romo moves out of range. #CL#
Romo drives through and clinches with Pitakaka against the ropes.
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!
Pitakaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Romo won't allow it.
Pitakaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pitakaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Romo is keeping busy.#T1#
Pitakaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Romo has double underhooks.
Pitakaka looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Romo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Romo.
Romo working Pitakaka over with knees to the body.
Pitakaka looks winded!
Romo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
A short left from Romo.
Romo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romo landing knees to the head.
Romo lands a hook that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
A shot in the inside from Romo.
Pitakaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Romo gets an underhook and turns Pitakaka into the ropes.
Romo 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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romo. #T2#
Romo with a knee to the head.
Romo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
A right hand to the body from Romo.
Romo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Romo gets through Pitakaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romo scores with a hook to the body.
Romo landing knees to the head.
Romo landing knees to the body.
Romo lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Romo on the inside.
Romo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romo tries to land a knee to the head but Pitakaka blocks with his arms.
Pitakaka takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice left hand lands by Romo.
Romo lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Kyle Romo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elijah Pitakaka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Romo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka drops his guard momentarily, allowing Romo to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Pitakaka! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Romo takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). John Kyle Romo!
During a confident post fight interview, John Kyle Romo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKT .5
Date: Dec 26, 2019

#R1#
Ford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
As Pitakaka tries to get set, Ford tries to push him back and clinch up but Pitakaka manages to avoid the attempt.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Pitakaka has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ford's corner calls for a 1-2. Ford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses. #KD#
Ford cracks Pitakaka with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Pitakaka get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Pitakaka looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Pitakaka misses #CL#
and Ford holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ford lands a damaging elbow.
Ford lands a nice elbow.
Ford creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Pitakaka off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Pitakaka is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Ford is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Rob Ford!
Our winner, Rob Ford, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AKT 5
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1#
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drunkizkus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Drunkizkus blocks a head kick by Pitakaka. #KD#
Pitakaka ducks into a a hook from Drunkizkus and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pitakaka throws a leg kick #KD#
and Drunkizkus counters with a nice uppercut that drops Pitakaka onto his backside! Pitakaka bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.#ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drunkizkus jabs at Pitakaka's body.
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Drunkizkus finish him?
Pitakaka looks winded!
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Drunkizkus moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Drunkizkus ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Pitakaka out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pope Drunkizkus!
Pope Drunkizkus very nearly forgot to thank Thomspon 90% amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RH109
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Pitakaka swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Bones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Bones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Bones moves out of range.
Bones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bones.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bones lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Pitakaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitakaka. Pitakaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bones avoids a kick to the body.
Pitakaka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pitakaka tries to land a leg kick but Bones saw it coming and moves away.
Bones throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1##KD#
Bones looks low and kicks high, catching Pitakaka right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Bones moves out of range of the body kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Bones finish him?
Pitakaka throws a wild body kick that Bones sees coming a mile off.
Pitakaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bones avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Bones lands a body shot.
Pitakaka looks winded!
Pitakaka get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Pitakaka stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Bones runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bon Bones!

Event: RH97
Date: Oct 09, 2019

#R1#
Romo's corner calls for a 1-2. Romo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Pitakaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pitakaka throws a front kick aimed at Romo's knee but Romo avoids it well.
Pitakaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitakaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka throws a wild body kick that Romo sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Romo.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Romo moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pitakaka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Romo.
Romo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Romo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pitakaka's calf.
Pitakaka throws a nice head kick!
Romo 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a right hand that Romo ducks under and follows up with a left that Romo also avoids with ease.
Romo jabs Pitakaka right on the nose. Pitakaka blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Romo ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Pitakaka out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Kyle Romo!
A very excited looking John Kyle Romo 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: RH83
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Liaw moves into range and clinches up with Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries to circle away but Liaw has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Liaw breaks the clinch. #CL#
Liaw instigates a clinch.
Pitakaka is trying to push Liaw away but Liaw has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Liaw has Pitakaka pressed against the ropes, preventing Pitakaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pitakaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Liaw breaks from the clinch.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a lazy body kick #KD#
and Liaw counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Pitakaka to the mat, face first! Liaw goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Pitakaka is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!#ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Liaw has closed the distance and engaged Pitakaka in a clinch.
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Liaw finish him?#BC#
Liaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Liaw ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Pitakaka out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Weimin Liaw!
An out of breath Weimin Liaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RH70
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Harris lunges at Pitakaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pitakaka's hand.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Harris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harris scores with a push kick.
Pitakaka takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Pitakaka walks into a left hand.
A left and a right from Harris both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pitakaka throws a front kick aimed at Harris's knee but Harris avoids it well.
As Pitakaka looks to move away, Harris throws a big counter combo but Pitakaka just gets out of the way.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick from Pitakaka.
Harris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick
and Harris counters with a nice body kick.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick from Pitakaka.
Harris blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harris.
Harris connects with a crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Harris. Pitakaka shrugs it off though.
Pitakaka looks winded!#T1#
Good shot there by Harris.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Harris catches Pitakaka napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Pitakaka crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Harris raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Baby Boy Harris!
A relieved looking Baby Boy Harris 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: RH61
Date: Jul 31, 2019

#R1#
Pitakaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kanitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pitakaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kanitz 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.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kanitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kanitz.
Kanitz lands a right hook to the body.
Kanitz throws the kick towards the body but Pitakaka avoids it.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
and Kanitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pitakaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kanitz counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Kanitz.
Kanitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Kanitz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pitakaka doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Kanitz finds it's way through Pitakaka's defenses.
Pitakaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pitakaka 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.
Pitakaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Kanitz.
Kanitz throws out a counter right but Pitakaka avoids it with no problem.
Pitakaka throws a right and a left that Kanitz avoids nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pitakaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kanitz - the referee stops the clock and Pitakaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kanitz. Pitakaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kanitz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pitakaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pitakaka is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pitakaka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kanitz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kanitz lands with a shot to the body.
Kanitz connects with a body shot that sends Pitakaka's belly button to the back.
Pitakaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Kanitz there.
Kanitz fakes the leg kick and cracks Pitakaka in the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kanitz - that will leave a mark!
Kanitz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Kanitz delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kanitz scores with a jab. Pitakaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kanitz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kanitz thuds a left hand into Pitakaka's body.
Kanitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kanitz pushes Pitakaka away with a front kick.
Nice jab there from Kanitz. #T2#
Pitakaka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kanitz scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Kanitz closes the distance and catches Pitakaka with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Pitakaka is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Pitakaka is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Pitakaka is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Kanitz takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Simon Kanitz!

Event: RH45
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Pitakaka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pitakaka eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pitakaka misses with a low kick.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
Anderson lands a front kick.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.#CL#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitakaka, pushing him back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Pitakaka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Pitakaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Pitakaka slips a jab and a cross from Anderson. #T1#
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pitakaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Pitakaka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Pitakaka is trying to break free.#BC2#
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Anderson lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pitakaka tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the ropes.
Pitakaka tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the ropes.
Pitakaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pitakaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pitakaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pitakaka working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Pitakaka is blocking nicely.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elijah Pitakaka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitakaka can do to turn this around?
Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Anderson.
Brownie Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitakaka is looking to land body kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
Pitakaka throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson scores with a big combo that sends Pitakaka crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Pitakaka flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Anderson jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Post fight, Brownie Anderson took to the microphone: 'I am the fookin greatest ya hear! I want that fookin belt!'.

Event: RH35
Date: Jun 12, 2019

#R1#
Pitakaka misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Pitakaka misses
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Pitakaka. #CL#
Anderson clinches up against the ropes.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Pitakaka is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Pitakaka tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the ropes.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Pitakaka in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Anderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pitakaka up against the ropes.
Pitakaka tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pitakaka up against the ropes.
Pitakaka tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the ropes.#T1#
Pitakaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pitakaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pitakaka is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the ropes.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson presses Pitakaka against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pitakaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson keeps control of Pitakaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pitakaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Pitakaka is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Pitakaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pitakaka misses with some punches.
Anderson with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Anderson lands a front kick to the face, that drops Pitakaka to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Anderson has managed to clinch. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Elijah Pitakaka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
Pitakaka lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Pitakaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson scores with the left hand. Pitakaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Pitakaka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.#ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson checks a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Pitakaka
and as Pitakaka looks to reset his feet, Anderson counters with a string of precision punches, right on the button, sending Pitakaka crashing to the canvas! Pitakaka is in big trouble here! The referee has started the count but Pitakaka is so wobbly that the ref has given up the count at 6 - he's called the bout off! Anderson is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the fookin greatest ya hear! I want that fookin belt!'.

Event: RH26
Date: May 22, 2019

#R1##CL#
Liaw has closed the distance and engaged Pitakaka in a clinch.
I was talking to Liaw's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Liaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitakaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Liaw gets a clinch. #BC#
Liaw breaks the clinch.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Liaw moves out of range easily. #CL#
Liaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitakaka, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Liaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liaw blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka scores with a nice body kick.
Liaw tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pitakaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Liaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitakaka, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Liaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liaw scores with the left hand. Pitakaka knows he should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Liaw darts in and clinches Pitakaka up against the ropes.#BC#
Liaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick that misses.
Pitakaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#KD#
Liaw lands a head kick that bluckles Pitakaka and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Liaw no doubt looking to push for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.#T1#
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Liaw moves out of range easily.
It looked like Liaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pitakaka looks to throw a body kick
and Liaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka. #CL#
Liaw moves into range and clinches up with Pitakaka.#BC#
Liaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Liaw scores with a hook to the body. Pitakaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pitakaka looks winded!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Liaw.
Pitakaka misses with a leg kick
and Liaw counters with a right hand from hell and Pitakaka is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Weimin Liaw!
An out of breath Weimin Liaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RH17
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Watts blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses
enabling Watts to counter with a crisp jab.
Watts connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Watts! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cameron Watts!

Event: Trash Fights 20(Qualifiers)
Date: Feb 25, 2019

#R1#
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Mann has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pitakaka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mann moves out of range of the body kick from Pitakaka.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mann lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pitakaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mann looks to land a combination but Pitakaka avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
We've been told by Pitakaka's head coaches at Xtreme Foraging Sidelines that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mann lands an overhand right.
Pitakaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mann lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pitakaka motions for Mann to come forward. Pitakaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka lands with a slapping head kick.
Pitakaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mann's sensitive parts.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Mann gets in close and 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!#BC2#
Mann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Mann - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Mann moves out of range.
Mann connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Mann avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitakaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitakaka throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mann avoids it.
Pitakaka takes one to the chin there.
Pitakaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mann with a jab.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Mann moves out of range.
Mann feints a jab promting Pitakaka to slip. Mann then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pitakaka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Pitakaka get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Pitakaka stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Mann runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carter Mann!
Carter Mann tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Trash Fights 8 (205 structure)
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
Zahovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pitakaka defends well and Zahovic ends up having to push Pitakaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pitakaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Zahovic clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Pitakaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zahovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pitakaka.#CL2#
Zahovic instigates a clinch.
Zahovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zahovic tries for a takedown but Pitakaka manages to get underhooks.
Pitakaka can't break the clinch.
Pitakaka tries a knee to the head but Zahovic blocks it.
Zahovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pitakaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Elijah Pitakaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatko Zahovic.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pitakaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zahovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Zahovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zahovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zahovic has Pitakaka pressed against the cage, preventing Pitakaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pitakaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zahovic. #T1#
A short uppercut from Zahovic. #BC2#
Zahovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Zahovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Zahovic tries for a takedown but Pitakaka manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Zahovic wants the takedown. Pitakaka is fighting it off but Zahovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pitakaka's guard against the cage.
Zahovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pitakaka has control of Zahovic's left arm, preventing Zahovic from doing any damage.
Pitakaka wants to get back to his feet but Zahovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pitakaka keeping moving, preventing Zahovic from controlling successfully. #T2#
Zahovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Zahovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Pitakaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zahovic throwing strikes from guard but Pitakaka blocks nicely.
Pitakaka is controlling Zahovic's posture.#SUB#
Pitakaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zahovic is aware though and is defending well.
Zahovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitakaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zahovic stays in close to Pitakaka's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pitakaka tried to score with a low kick but Zahovic checks it.#T3##CL2#
Zahovic forces Pitakaka back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Zahovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Zahovic moves out of range.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Zahovic moved away.
Pitakaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zahovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zahovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pitakaka momentarily. #CL2#
Pitakaka gets tackled into the cage by Zahovic. Zahovic maintains the clinch.
Zahovic scores with a shot to the side of Pitakaka's head.
Zahovic is working Pitakaka over against the cage.
Pitakaka is breathing heavily.
Zahovic lands a nice uppercut.
Zahovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zahovic lands with a light punch inside.
Pitakaka tries to break free but Zahovic pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Zahovic.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pitakaka prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Zahovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice body punch from Zahovic - that landed with a thud.
Pitakaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Zahovic won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zahovic. #TD2#
Zahovic jumps guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zahovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pitakaka's guard. #REVB#
Pitakaka keeping moving, preventing Zahovic from controlling successfully.
Zahovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zahovic wants to control from the top but Pitakaka keeps moving.
Zahovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zlatko Zahovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elijah Pitakaka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Zahovic moves out of range.
Zahovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Zahovic swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Zahovic moves into range and clinches up with Pitakaka.
Pitakaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Zahovic manages to break the clinch.
Zahovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Zahovic moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Elijah Pitakaka is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Zahovic moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zahovic.#BC2#
Zahovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zahovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zahovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zahovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Pitakaka.#TD2#
Pitakaka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zahovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zahovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Zahovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zahovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zahovic pushes down on Pitakaka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zahovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#
Pitakaka is rocked!#SUB2#
Zahovic in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pitakaka tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zahovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zlatko Zahovic!
A victorious Zlatko Zahovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 92
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Scott blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Scott swinging wildly here.
Pitakaka shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Pitakaka slams his shin into Scott's torso.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scott stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Pitakaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Scott drops Pitakaka with a big left hand and mounts him. Pitakaka is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Scott works his way to his opponent's back.
Scott throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB#
Scott looking for the choke from the back. #T1##SUB#
Scott working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Pitakaka is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Scott has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Pitakaka taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alejandro Scott!
Alejandro Scott took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: AFC #26
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Winston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A lazy left from Winston finds it's target.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winston lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Winston.
Winston seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.#KD#
Winston lands a big uppercut and Pitakaka crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pitakaka looks OK. Winston waves Pitakaka back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Winston throwing a counter right hand but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Pitakaka throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Pitakaka gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Winston gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Pitakaka is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AFC #22
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka is looking to land body kicks.
Ninefingers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ninefingers.
Sloppy strikes from Ninefingers. Those never looked like landing.
Pitakaka thinks about the counter body kick.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ninefingers is able to avoid easily.
Nice straight punches there by Ninefingers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ninefingers.
Pitakaka misses with a low kick as Ninefingers jumps back.
Ninefingers missing with a left hand there. Pitakaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pitakaka misses with a leg kick
letting Ninefingers counter with a right hand.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that Pitakaka semi-blocks.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ninefingers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pitakaka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Ninefingers thuds a left hand into Pitakaka's body.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Ninefingers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pitakaka slips a jab from Ninefingers.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Ninefingers moves out of range easily. #T1#
Ninefingers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ninefingers misses with a looping left.
Ninefingers lands a nice shot to the body.
Pitakaka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ninefingers.
Ninefingers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Ninefingers scores with a hook.
Pitakaka staying out of range there.
Ninefingers connects with the punch.
Pitakaka slips a jab from Ninefingers.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but Ninefingers moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ninefingers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pitakaka will feel that in the morning.
Ninefingers blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka 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.
Ninefingers throws a nice looking combination but Pitakaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pitakaka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ninefingers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pitakaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Ninefingers moves out of range.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Ninefingers moves out of range of the body kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ninefingers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ninefingers's corner calls for a 1-2. Ninefingers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Ninefingers moves out of range.
Pitakaka looks winded!
Ninefingers throws a head kick but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Nice shot by Ninefingers.
Pitakaka misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Ninefingers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ninefingers scores with a jab.
Ninefingers jabs Pitakaka right on the nose. Pitakaka blinks but takes it well.
Ninefingers scores with a punch to the head.
Ninefingers connects with a crisp jab.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Ninefingers.
Ninefingers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Ninefingers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!#T3#
A lazy body kick from Pitakaka
and Ninefingers counters with a crisp right that sends Pitakaka to the canvas! Ninefingers follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Ninefingers!
An out of breath and clearly excited Logan Ninefingers thanked Organic Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CEFC 311
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a lazy body kick
and Laoka counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab by Laoka.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Laoka moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laoka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laoka tests Pitakaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Laoka moves in looking to clinch but Pitakaka pushes him off.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laoka lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Laoka closes the distance and clinches.
Laoka scores a nice knee to the body.
Pitakaka looks winded!
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!
Laoka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laoka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laoka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laoka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laoka landing knees to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laoka. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Pitakaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Laoka.
Laoka working Pitakaka over with knees to the body.
Laoka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laoka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Laoka is leaning against Pitakaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laoka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laoka. #ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!#KD#
Laoka drops Pitakaka onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pitakaka is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Laoka finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laoka lands a good knee to the midsection. Pitakaka won't want to take too many of those.
Laoka throws a big uppercut that drops Pitakaka! More strikes from Laoka and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pitakaka lies dazed against the cage as Laoka celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsu Laoka!
Katsu Laoka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CEFC 308
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pitakaka - that will leave a mark!
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Goldberg moves out of range.
Goldberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Goldberg looks to land a left hand but Pitakaka moved out of range nicely.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
and Goldberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Goldberg stuns Pitakaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goldberg avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goldberg misses with a straight right.
Pitakaka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goldberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Goldberg moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pitakaka motions for Goldberg to come forward. Pitakaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Goldberg both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pitakaka. That's going to slow Goldberg down.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Goldberg moves out of range easily. #T1#
Goldberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pitakaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goldberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pitakaka's head backwards.
Goldberg misses the shot to the body.
Goldberg throws a series of punches but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Pitakaka throws a front kick aimed at Goldberg's knee but Goldberg avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Goldberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goldberg jabs at Pitakaka's body.
Goldberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pitakaka can pounce on him.
Pitakaka lands with a nice body kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Goldberg moves out of range.
Goldberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pitakaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pitakaka is breathing heavily.
Goldberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitakaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goldberg connects with a nice cross there... Pitakaka is looking wobbly and Goldberg recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Pitakaka to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Goldberg jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CEFC Live 63
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Burgundy blocks a leg kick.
Burgundy moves out of range of the body kick from Pitakaka.
Burgundy blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Jab from Pitakaka.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burgundy.
Burgundy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burgundy misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Burgundy.
Burgundy misses with a double jab.
Pitakaka thinks about the counter body kick.#KD#
Burgundy lands a left and a right that send Pitakaka crashing to the mat, dazed. Burgundy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burgundy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka. #KD#
Burgundy lands a big uppercut and Pitakaka crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pitakaka looks OK. Burgundy waves Pitakaka back to his feet!#ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burgundy thuds a left hand into Pitakaka's body.
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgundy finish him?
Pitakaka looks winded!
Pitakaka circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Burgundy. Pitakaka falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Burgundy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CEFC Fight Night 231
Date: Aug 20, 2018

#R1#
Djuretic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitakaka. Pitakaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Pitakaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Djuretic moves in looking to clinch but Pitakaka pushes him off.
Pitakaka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Djuretic moves out of range easily.
Djuretic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Djuretic moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a wild body kick that Djuretic sees coming a mile off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pitakaka, right into the meat.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka scores with a leg kick.
Pitakaka lands a head kick!
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Djuretic moved away.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Djuretic drives through and clinches with Pitakaka against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Djuretic has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Djuretic has Pitakaka pushed against the cage.
Djuretic has Pitakaka pressed against the cage, preventing Pitakaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Pitakaka working hard to break the clinch.
Djuretic has a couple of punches blocked by Pitakaka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pitakaka is trying to force a seperation but Djuretic has the dominant position.
Pitakaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitakaka blocks an uppercut.
Djuretic struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitakaka controls his hands.
Djuretic lands a shot to the body.
Pitakaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djuretic has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pitakaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Pitakaka manages to break the clinch.
Djuretic fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Djuretic moves out of range of the leg kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka is looking to land body kicks.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pitakaka.
Djuretic slips a jab and a cross from Pitakaka. #CL#
Djuretic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Djuretic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Djuretic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Djuretic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pitakaka looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Djuretic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitakaka or not.
Djuretic misses with a body punch.
Djuretic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Djuretic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Pitakaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djuretic has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Djuretic.
Djuretic tries to work over Pitakaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Djuretic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Djuretic lands a body shot.
A short left from Djuretic.
Nice body punch from Djuretic. #KD#
Djuretic drops Pitakaka onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pitakaka is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Djuretic lands with a left to the head.
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Djuretic finish him?
Djuretic unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pitakaka! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Djuretic is unloading with more strikes now! Pitakaka drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavrilo Djuretic!
After the fight, Gavrilo Djuretic 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: CEFC Live 60
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Pitakaka lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Severn has been cut.
Severn avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Severn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pitakaka manages to circle out of the way.
Severn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pitakaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Severn checks it well.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but Severn moves out of range easily.
Severn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka fakes the leg kick and cracks Severn in the body.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka misses with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pitakaka 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 Severn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Severn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Severn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pitakaka is looking to chop away at Severn's legs.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Severn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Severn moves out of range easily.
Severn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Severn tests Pitakaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka scores with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Pitakaka
and Severn counters with a one-two to the body.
Severn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Severn throws a front kick that sends Pitakaka stumbling back into the cage.
Severn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Severn blocks a low kick nicely.
Severn throws a head kick but Pitakaka moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitakaka looks to throw a body kick
and Severn counters with a nice body kick.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka looks winded!
Severn connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Pitakaka throws a jab when Severn was well out of range.
Severn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pitakaka sprawls and moves away.
Pitakaka lands a head kick!
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Severn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Severn misses with a body shot.
Severn lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Pitakaka is predictable there
and Severn counters with a right hand to the body.
Pitakaka tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Severn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Severn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Severn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Severn landing with the ground and pound.
Pitakaka is trying to control the position but Severn postures up. #T3#
Severn stands and throws Pitakaka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Severn prevents Pitakaka from escaping the position.
Severn slows the pace down.
Pitakaka is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Severn stalls from top position.
Pitakaka is trying to control Severn's posture but Severn avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pitakaka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Severn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Severn cracks Pitakaka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Severn is looking to take a break and control but Pitakaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Severn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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 Chris Severn will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Severn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Severn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Severn avoids the body shot from Pitakaka.
Severn lands a head shot.
Severn blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitakaka scores with a head kick. Severn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Severn attempts a counter takedown but Pitakaka avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses
and Pitakaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Severn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Severn blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Pitakaka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Severn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pitakaka throws a lazy head kick
and Severn counters with a series of strikes. Pitakaka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pitakaka is breathing heavily.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Severn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pitakaka avoids it.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka throws a wild body kick that Severn sees coming a mile off.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Severn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but Severn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Severn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pitakaka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Severn.
Severn blocks a leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick #CL#
and Severn moves into the clinch.
Severn with a knee to the head.
Pitakaka is trying to break free.#T2#
Severn tries to throw a body punch but Pitakaka avoids it by throwing Severn back against the cage.
Come on Severn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD#
Severn wants the takedown. Pitakaka is fighting it off but Severn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pitakaka's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severn wants to stand but Pitakaka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Severn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Severn passes Pitakaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pitakaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Severn preventing the sweep. #T3#
Pitakaka trying to control the position.
Severn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Severn trying to control but Pitakaka is working from the bottom.
Severn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Severn tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitakaka is retaining full guard.
Severn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Severn moves out of range.
Severn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pitakaka lands a high kick!
Severn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Severn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Severn cracks the inside of Pitakaka's front leg.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Severn.
Pitakaka blocks the body kick.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
and Severn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitakaka.
Severn misses with a series of wild punches.
Pitakaka throws a fast counter high kick but Severn manages to duck under it in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Severn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Severn blocks a low kick nicely.
Severn is looking to counter the offense by Pitakaka and move into the clinch.
Pitakaka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Severn.
A slapping leg kick lands for Severn.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Severn moves out of range easily.
Severn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pitakaka at a distance.
Severn throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Severn.
A shot to the liver by Severn. Beautiful body shot.
Pitakaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitakaka.
Severn takes a swing at Pitakaka's ribcage but misses.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Severn blocks the body kick.
Severn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pitakaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Severn.
Pitakaka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Severn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Severn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitakaka can do to turn this around?
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Severn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pitakaka won't be happy with that.
Severn working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Pitakaka's face as Severn controls the position.
Severn wants to control but Pitakaka is keeping him busy.
Severn staying calm.#T2#
Pitakaka prevents Severn from improving position.
Severn wants to stand but Pitakaka has his arm trapped.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitakaka is pushing Severn's head away, looking to escape. Severn manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Severn controls the position from side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pitakaka 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 Severn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Severn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Severn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Severn throws a leg kick which misses Pitakaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Pitakaka tries to avoid it.
Severn blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Severn lands an overhand right.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Severn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Severn moves out of range.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Severn counters with a big head kick but Pitakaka shrugs it off. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Pitakaka.
No joy there for Severn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Severn blocks a low kick nicely.
Severn scores with a nice strike.
Severn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Severn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Severn moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitakaka misses with a low kick.
Severn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pitakaka takes a kick to the side of the head.
Elijah Pitakaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Severn blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Severn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pitakaka sprawls and moves away.
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Severn finish him?
Whack! Severn lands a heavy head kick that drops Pitakaka. The ref tackles Severn to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Pitakaka was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Chris Severn!
Chris Severn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLBENT for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CEFC Sunday Night Fights 2
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1#
Pitakaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Pitakaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cortez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pitakaka.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez lands a body shot.
Pitakaka keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Cortez moves into the clinch successfully.
Pitakaka has had enough of the clinch but Cortez keeps him there for the moment.
Cortez misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitakaka tries to break the clinch but Cortez is controlling the position.
Pitakaka tries to break free but Cortez pushes him back against the cage.
Pitakaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka. #BC2#
Pitakaka breaks from the clinch.
Pitakaka tests Cortez's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.#CL#
Cortez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cortez works on Pitakaka's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitakaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Cortez.
Pitakaka has had enough of the clinch but Cortez keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crunch! Pitakaka slams his shin into Cortez's torso.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cortez.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. Cortez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cortez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pitakaka is out of range and Cortez settles back down.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka tried to score with a low kick but Cortez checks it.
Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pitakaka thumps Cortez with a low kick.
Cortez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pitakaka thuds his shin into the meat of Cortez's side.
Cortez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pitakaka blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Pitakaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cortez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cortez tries to clinch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Pitakaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez is looking to clinch but Pitakaka is avoiding it.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez throwing a counter right hand but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.#T3#
Cortez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitakaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka wants to land a leg kick but Cortez is out of range.
Cortez throws a counter high kick but Pitakaka was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pitakaka throws a front kick that sends Cortez stumbling back into the cage.
Cortez tries to clinch up but Pitakaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitakaka.
Cortez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez tries to clinch there but Pitakaka circles away.
Pitakaka unleashes a big counter combination but Cortez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Cortez pushes Pitakaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Cortez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards. #BC#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Pitakaka motions for Cortez to come forward. Pitakaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Pitakaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pitakaka tries to circle away but Cortez has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
Cortez lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez presses Pitakaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pitakaka looks winded!
Cortez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pitakaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitakaka is trying to break free.
Pitakaka looking to slow down the pace here.
Cortez just leaning against Pitakaka, taking a breather.
We've been informed that Pitakaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez lands a right hand.
Cortez lands a hook that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Cortez digs a right hand into Pitakaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pitakaka's gas tank.
Cortez lands a body shot in the clinch.
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 Rafael Cortez will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Cortez catches Pitakaka napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Pitakaka to the canvas! #ROC#
Pitakaka is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Pitakaka keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Pitakaka is still in real trouble! Can Cortez finish him?
Cortez gets to his feet and stands over Pitakaka, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pitakaka felt that one! Cortez unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pitakaka from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Cortez!
Rafael Cortez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.

Event: CEFC Live 57
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pitakaka misses with a low kick.
Pitakaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Pitakaka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitakaka scores with a push kick.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Pitakaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Pitakaka
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitakaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Smith looks at the referee who does nothing so Smith lands a crushing right that sends Pitakaka to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 226
Date: Jun 07, 2018

#R1#
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSilva avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
A bone on bone clash there as DeSilva blocks the leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but DeSilva moved away.
DeSilva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pitakaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
DeSilva clinches up against the cage.
Pitakaka blocking some punches.
DeSilva stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a body shot.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pitakaka prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DeSilva prevents Pitakaka from breaking the clinch.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
DeSilva avoiding damage.
DeSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1##BC2#
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pitakaka throws a push kick but DeSilva slaps the foot to one side.
Pitakaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pitakaka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pitakaka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses
and Pitakaka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitakaka looks winded!
Pitakaka moves out of range as DeSilva throws a body kick.
DeSilva thuds his right hand into Pitakaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeSilva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva throws the kick towards the body but Pitakaka avoids it.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka misses with a low kick.
DeSilva thuds his right hand into Pitakaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Pitakaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pitakaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pitakaka throws a wild body kick that DeSilva sees coming a mile off.#T2#
DeSilva misses with a head kick. #KD#
DeSilva lands a big head kick that sends Pitakaka tumbling to the mat! DeSilva takes a step backwards and waves Pitakaka back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!
DeSilva scores with a body shot.
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can DeSilva finish him?
Pitakaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSilva lands a nice hook to Pitakaka's body. Pitakaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
DeSilva has closed the distance and engaged Pitakaka in a clinch.
DeSilva lands with a left to the head.
Pitakaka is trying to push DeSilva away but DeSilva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DeSilva is working Pitakaka over against the cage.
Pitakaka stalling the fight. #BC#
DeSilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitakaka, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pitakaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva digs a right hand underneath Pitakaka's ribcage. Pitakaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from DeSilva - that landed with a thud. #T3#
DeSilva lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
A right hand to the body from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a shot to the body.
Pitakaka takes a shot to the head.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Pitakaka blocks it.
A short body shot lands from DeSilva as the two fighters clinch.
DeSilva controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from DeSilva.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pitakaka is trying to push DeSilva away but DeSilva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitakaka misses with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pitakaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
DeSilva connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
and DeSilva counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Pitakaka! He's just covering up as DeSilva starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!

Event: CEFC Live 54
Date: May 17, 2018

#R1#
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitakaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Pitakaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Brian Murphy has been cut.
Murphy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws a low kick but Pitakaka avoids it.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Pitakaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murphy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murphy looks winded!#KD#
Pitakaka lands a big head kick that sends Murphy tumbling to the mat! Pitakaka takes a step backwards and waves Murphy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Pitakaka finish him?
Pitakaka lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Murphy crumples to the floor! Pitakaka milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Elijah Pitakaka!
A very excited looking Elijah Pitakaka rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Brian Murphy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Can I still cut it?'.

Event: CEFC 286
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka staying out of range there.
Pitakaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the body.
Baratheon avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Baratheon swinging wildly here.
Baratheon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baratheon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Baratheon moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baratheon.
A clash of legs there as Baratheon blocks the low kick.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Baratheon moves out of range easily.
Baratheon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
The fighters circling - Baratheon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pitakaka tries to land a front kick but Baratheon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Baratheon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Baratheon scores with a four punch combination!
Pitakaka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baratheon.
Baratheon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pitakaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baratheon checks it well.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that Pitakaka avoids nicely.
Pitakaka is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Baratheon moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stannis Baratheon!
Stannis Baratheon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEFC 283
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Djuretic closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Djuretic.
Djuretic slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Pitakaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Djuretic fails to land.
Pitakaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pitakaka tries to break the clinch but Djuretic is controlling the position.
Djuretic lands a nice uppercut.
Pitakaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Djuretic has double underhooks.
Djuretic throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka.
Djuretic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pitakaka's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka working hard to break the clinch.
Djuretic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pitakaka blocks an uppercut.
Djuretic throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka. #T1#
Djuretic working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Djuretic as the two fighters clinch.
Djuretic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Djuretic lands a hook that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Djuretic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pitakaka is trying to break the clinch but Djuretic is controlling him.
Pitakaka has Djuretic pressed against the cage.
Djuretic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitakaka's elbow. #BC#
Pitakaka breaks from the clinch.
Pitakaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Djuretic.#CL2#
Djuretic clinches with his opponent. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Djuretic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitakaka misses with a double jab
and Djuretic counters with a right hand to the body.
Djuretic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Djuretic closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Djuretic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Djuretic working aggressively here.
Pitakaka blocking some punches.
Pitakaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Djuretic swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Djuretic darts in and clinches Pitakaka up against the cage.
Pitakaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Pitakaka blocks an uppercut.
Djuretic cracks Pitakaka with a nice body shot.
Djuretic swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Djuretic has a couple of punches blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka looking to slow down the pace here.
Djuretic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitakaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pitakaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Djuretic misses with the head strike.
Djuretic prevents Pitakaka from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitakaka.
Djuretic tries to work over Pitakaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Djuretic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pitakaka working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Djuretic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Djuretic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Djuretic prevents Pitakaka from breaking the clinch.
Pitakaka blocking some punches.
Pitakaka is trying to break free.
Djuretic lands a hook that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Djuretic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Djuretic has Pitakaka pressed against the cage, preventing Pitakaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Djuretic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Djuretic lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Pitakaka 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!#CL2#
Djuretic takes the fight into the clinch.
Djuretic throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gavrilo Djuretic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pitakaka lands a high kick! #CL2#
Djuretic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitakaka, pushing him back against the cage.
Djuretic misses with a punch to the body.
Djuretic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Djuretic misses with some punches.
Djuretic lands a shoulder strike.
Djuretic has a couple of punches blocked by Pitakaka. #BC#
Pitakaka breaks from the clinch.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pitakaka. #CL2#
Djuretic moves into range and clinches up with Pitakaka.
Djuretic swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Djuretic misses with the head strike.
Djuretic lands with a left to the head.
Djuretic has Pitakaka pressed against the cage, preventing Pitakaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Djuretic lands with a left to the head. #T1##KD2#
Djuretic drops Pitakaka onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pitakaka is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Pitakaka is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Djuretic creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pitakaka's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pitakaka drops to his knees and Djuretic pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavrilo Djuretic!
Gavrilo Djuretic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEFC 280
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Cortez blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but Cortez avoids it.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cortez's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Cortez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitakaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Pitakaka moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka tries to land a front kick but Cortez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Cortez lands a glancing blow to the side of Pitakaka's head.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Cortez scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka. #CL#
Cortez rushes Pitakaka and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka is trying to push Cortez away but Cortez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Pitakaka breaks from the clinch.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Cortez backing away here, and Pitakaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Cortez blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cortez's sensitive parts.
Cortez avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but Cortez checks it.
Pitakaka tries to land a front kick but Cortez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pitakaka.
That kick from Cortez tenderised Pitakaka's leg. Pitakaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick which misses Cortez's front leg but catches the back leg as Cortez tries to avoid it.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez misses with a few strikes there.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Cortez misses the target.
Pitakaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Cortez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez moves out of range of the body kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Cortez closes the distance and pushes Pitakaka back into the cage.
I was talking to Cortez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Cortez on the inside.
Cortez 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!
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortez lands with a short shot to the head.
Cortez scores with a shot to the side of Pitakaka's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Cortez lands an uppercut.
Pitakaka is pushing Cortez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka can't break the clinch.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
Cortez keeps control of Pitakaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Pitakaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cortez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cortez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pitakaka avoiding damage.
Pitakaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cortez lands a body shot.
Pitakaka looks winded!#T3#
Pitakaka is trying to break free.
Cortez lands a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka. #BC2#
Pitakaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cortez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pitakaka throws a low kick, looking for Cortez's leg but Cortez calmly moves out of range.
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitakaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Pitakaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've been informed that Pitakaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka ducks right into an uppercut from Cortez.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez throws a head kick but Pitakaka moves out of range. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez tries to bum rush Pitakaka with a series of wild strikes but Pitakaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Cortez coming out on top.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
Pitakaka misses with a double jab.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Cortez connects with an inside leg kick.
Cortez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Pitakaka looks to move away, Cortez throws a big counter combo but Pitakaka just gets out of the way.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Pitakaka off balance momentarily.
Cortez takes a swing at Pitakaka's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Cortez has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
Cortez cracks Pitakaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
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 Rafael Cortez will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Pitakaka blocks the low kick.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Rafael Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitakaka checks a leg kick.
Pitakaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cortez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cortez misses with a wild combination.
Pitakaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Pitakaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pitakaka misses with a low kick.
Pitakaka throws a push kick but Cortez slaps the foot to one side.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Pitakaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez throws a push kick but Pitakaka slaps the foot to one side.
Pitakaka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sloppy strikes from Cortez. Those never looked like landing.
Pitakaka blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pitakaka is looking to chop away at Cortez's legs.
Pitakaka avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Cortez tried to score with a low kick but Pitakaka checks it.
Cortez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pitakaka.
Cortez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pitakaka can pounce on him.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Pitakaka avoids them all with ease.
Cortez blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
Pitakaka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pitakaka 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.
Cortez checks a leg kick.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez moves in looking to clinch but Pitakaka pushes him off.
Cortez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cortez can pounce on him.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Cortez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Pitakaka moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Cortez connects with a solid 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!
Pitakaka blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Pitakaka moved out of range nicely.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez is looking to counter punch.
Pitakaka is breathing heavily.
Cortez lunges at Pitakaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pitakaka's hand.
Pitakaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pitakaka misses with a low kick.
Cortez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pitakaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pitakaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Cortez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cortez scores with a head kick. Pitakaka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pitakaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cortez misses with a body shot.
Pitakaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pitakaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a chopping leg kick but Cortez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Cortez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pitakaka backs up against the cage.
Pitakaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cortez can pounce on him.
Pitakaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cortez looks to land a combination but Pitakaka avoids it well.
Pitakaka slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cortez scores with a jab to the head.
Pitakaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cortez is out of range.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Jab from Cortez.
Cortez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4##CL#
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
Cortez misses with a body punch.
Cortez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Rafael Cortez has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitakaka checks a low kick from Cortez.
Pitakaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cortez. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Cortez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitakaka.
Cortez connects with a solid leg kick.
Cortez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Cortez has closed the distance and engaged Pitakaka in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Cortez.
Cortez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitakaka or not. #BC2#
Pitakaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Cortez dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Good exchange - Cortez coming out on top.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
Rafael Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Pitakaka tries to land a front kick but Cortez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Cortez lands an overhand right.
Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Cortez throws a big counter combination but Pitakaka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pitakaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Cortez.
Cortez tries to land a leg kick but Pitakaka saw it coming and moves away.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Pitakaka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Good work by Cortez as he checks the leg kick.
Cortez throws a big shot that misses.
Pitakaka tries to score with a low kick but Cortez moves his leg out of the way.
Pitakaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Cortez missing with a left hand there. Pitakaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cortez misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pitakaka's calf.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Cortez misses with a low kick as Pitakaka jumps back.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez wants to slow Pitakaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Cortez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cortez thumps Pitakaka with a low kick.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Pitakaka blocks the leg kick.
Pitakaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez misses with a few strikes there.
Cortez lands a jab-cross combination.
Cortez misses with a hook.
Pitakaka misses with a low kick as Cortez jumps back.#T2#
Pitakaka throws a body kick that misses.
Cortez blocks the body kick.
Pitakaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cortez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pitakaka shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cortez!
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but Cortez moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka. #CL#
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Pitakaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pitakaka wants to break free but Cortez has control.
Cortez'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.
Pitakaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pitakaka taking a breather.
Cortez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cortez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitakaka can do to turn this around?#T3#
Cortez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cortez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka is trying to break the clinch but Cortez is controlling him.
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pitakaka is trying to break free.
Cortez is leaning against Pitakaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pitakaka has had enough of the clinch but Cortez keeps him there for the moment.
Cortez'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.
Cortez'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.
Rafael Cortez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC2#
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
Cortez tries to counter by clinching up but Pitakaka breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Cortez closes the distance and clinches.
Pitakaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortez controls his hands. #BC2#
Pitakaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Cortez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Pitakaka tries a low kick but Cortez avoids it.
Elijah Pitakaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pitakaka lands with a slapping head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Cortez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cortez 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Cortez!
Rafael Cortez took some time post fight to say the following; 'Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 118
Date: Feb 22, 2018

#R1#
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donk. Baratheon catches Pitakaka right on the button with a cross.
Pitakaka misses with a low kick.
Baratheon throws a body punch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Baratheon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baratheon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pitakaka - the referee stops the clock and Baratheon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pitakaka. Baratheon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Baratheon avoids a kick to the body.
Baratheon's corner calls for a 1-2. Baratheon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitakaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baratheon!
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Baratheon moves out of range easily. #KD#
Baratheon drops Pitakaka with a beautiful combination! Pitakaka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baratheon is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Baratheon fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Baratheon finish him?
Baratheon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands a head kick!
Pitakaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Pitakaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Pitakaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baratheon.
Pitakaka lands a head kick!
A swing and a miss from Baratheon.
A telegraphed right hand from Baratheon misses the target.
Baratheon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPitakaka.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Pitakaka avoids them all with ease.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baratheon misses with a double jab.
Baratheon throws a nice looking combination but Pitakaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baratheon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baratheon misses with a series of wild punches.
Baratheon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pitakaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baratheon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Baratheon throws a good cross that connects.
Pitakaka dodges the punch combination from Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Baratheon blocks the body kick.
A combination from Baratheon does no damage.
Baratheon blocks the body kick.
Baratheon thuds his right hand into Pitakaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pitakaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baratheon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baratheon.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Baratheon avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Pitakaka avoids them all with ease.
Baratheon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pitakaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Baratheon. Those never looked like landing.
Pitakaka throws a body punch but Baratheon moves out of range.
Pitakaka lands an overhand right.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baratheon avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
It looked like Baratheon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Baratheon moves out of range.
Baratheon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baratheon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pitakaka.
Baratheon tries to bum rush Pitakaka with a series of wild strikes but Pitakaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baratheon lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baratheon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitakaka moves away.
We've been informed that Pitakaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pitakaka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baratheon will feel that in the morning.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baratheon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baratheon avoids a kick to the body.
Baratheon blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka dodges the punch combination from Baratheon.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baratheon misses with a series of wild punches.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that Pitakaka avoids nicely.
Baratheon misses the shot to the body.
Pitakaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pitakaka.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baratheon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 Stannis Baratheon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elijah Pitakaka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Baratheon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitakaka.
Baratheon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pitakaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baratheon checks a leg kick.
Baratheon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baratheon avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka looks for the body kick but Baratheon saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Baratheon misses its intended target.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baratheon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitakaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitakaka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pitakaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pitakaka scores with a spinning back kick!
Baratheon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka throws a shot to the body.
Pitakaka lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baratheon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pitakaka lands a head kick!
Baratheon avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baratheon stuns Pitakaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Baratheon moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Baratheon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pitakaka lands a high kick!
Baratheon moves out of range of the body kick.
Pitakaka cracks Baratheon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baratheon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitakaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitakaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baratheon lands with an uppercut that bounces Pitakaka off the cage and back into range.
Stannis Baratheon is winning the standup battle so far.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baratheon moves out of range of the body kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Baratheon.
Baratheon takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Pitakaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Pitakaka connects with a leg kick. Baratheon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baratheon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baratheon with a nice cross.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Baratheon is looking to counter punch.
Pitakaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baratheon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baratheon walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Pitakaka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Baratheon swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Pitakaka's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stannis Baratheon!
Stannis Baratheon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEFC 275
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Pitakaka moves out of range as McKenna throws a body kick.
McKenna doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitakaka circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pitakaka throws a head kick but McKenna moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pitakaka, right into the meat.
McKenna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McKenna.
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.
McKenna misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pitakaka is trying to control McKenna's posture but McKenna avoids it.
McKenna trying to control the action but Pitakaka is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Pitakaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitakaka keeps working.
McKenna lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Pitakaka tries to improve position but can't.
Pitakaka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McKenna asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pitakaka is looking to reverse the position.
Pitakaka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pitakaka is trying to control McKenna's posture but McKenna avoids it.
Pitakaka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pitakaka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McKenna.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
McKenna landing a few strikes.
McKenna scoring with punches and elbows.
Pitakaka is not content to let McKenna control the position.
Pitakaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Pitakaka holds on to McKenna's head and controls the position momentarily. #ES2#
Pitakaka throws McKenna to one side and escapes!
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. McKenna shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Robert McKenna has been cut.#TD#
McKenna dives in and scores a takedown into Pitakaka's guard.
McKenna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenna looking to pass the guard.
Pitakaka is trying to control the position but McKenna postures up. #T3#
McKenna is working Pitakaka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pitakaka wants to stand up but McKenna is controlling him.
McKenna throws a strike but Pitakaka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McKenna wants to get back to his feet but Pitakaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Pitakaka wants to stand but McKenna is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Pitakaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and McKenna moves out of range easily.
McKenna blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
That kick from Pitakaka tenderised McKenna's leg. McKenna is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna throws a nice looking combination but Pitakaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKenna.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pitakaka.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pitakaka counters with a nice body kick.
McKenna blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but it's checked well by McKenna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Pitakaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert McKenna's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
As Pitakaka looks to move away, McKenna throws a big counter combo but Pitakaka just gets out of the way.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but McKenna moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKenna.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pitakaka!
McKenna misses with a few strikes there.
Pitakaka looks for the body kick but McKenna saw that one coming.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka lands a high kick!
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pitakaka scores with a leg kick.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
McKenna thows a body kick. Pitakaka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McKenna tries to clinch up.
McKenna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pitakaka swivels and escapes.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but McKenna moved away.
A head kick from Pitakaka lands but McKenna takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - McKenna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
McKenna blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. McKenna shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab from McKenna.#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
McKenna blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
McKenna shoots and misses
and Pitakaka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McKenna is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert McKenna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitakaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
McKenna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pitakaka defends it nicely.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
McKenna moves out of range of the body kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but McKenna moves out of range. #T2#
McKenna fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitakaka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McKenna blocks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
McKenna closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pitakaka is trying to control but can't.
Pitakaka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pitakaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pitakaka taking some punishment here, with McKenna in his half guard.
McKenna is just content to waste time from the top position. Pitakaka takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McKenna throws a big elbow that misses.
Pitakaka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pitakaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pitakaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pitakaka wants to stand up but McKenna is controlling him. #T3#
Pitakaka trying to keep a closed guard but McKenna is proving a slippery customer.
Pitakaka wants to stand and escape but McKenna is having none of it.
McKenna throwing strikes from guard but Pitakaka blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McKenna's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES2#
Pitakaka pushes McKenna off and gets back to his feet.
McKenna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pitakaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McKenna shoots in but Pitakaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McKenna shoots in looking for a takedown. Pitakaka tries to sprawl out of it but McKenna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pitakaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
McKenna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pitakaka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McKenna.
McKenna blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that misses.
McKenna changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McKenna shoots in looking for a takedown but Pitakaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McKenna's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pitakaka scores with a head kick. McKenna tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pitakaka sprawls well. Pitakaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McKenna gets slowly back to his feet.
Pitakaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pitakaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pitakaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKenna's calf.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Pitakaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Pitakaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pitakaka misses with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKenna moves out of range of the leg kick from Pitakaka.
McKenna checks the leg kick nicely there.
McKenna avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
McKenna misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
McKenna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pitakaka leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
McKenna has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pitakaka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McKenna missing with punches from the back.
Pitakaka wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Pitakaka covering up well under a barage of strikes.
McKenna struggling to keep hold of the position.
McKenna misses with punches from the back.
McKenna somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #ES2#
Pitakaka is trying to shake McKenna off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! McKenna won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Pitakaka tries to work over McKenna's front leg with a kick but McKenna checks it.
McKenna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKenna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pitakaka circles away.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
McKenna feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by McKenna or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitakaka, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert McKenna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
McKenna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitakaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKenna avoids the head kick by Pitakaka. #TD#
McKenna throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pitakaka was covering up waiting for the punch and McKenna finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Pitakaka kicks McKenna off and gets to his feet.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenna is looking to clinch but Pitakaka is avoiding it.
Pitakaka throws a front kick that sends McKenna stumbling back into the cage.
McKenna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitakaka. Pitakaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Pitakaka lands a head kick. McKenna smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pitakaka lands with a slapping head kick.
McKenna blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
McKenna blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka. #T3#
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pitakaka tries to land a leg kick but McKenna saw it coming and moves away.
Pitakaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pitakaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitakaka lands a high kick!
Horrible takedown attempt by McKenna or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitakaka, which made it look bad.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McKenna crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pitakaka - the referee stops the clock and McKenna gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pitakaka. McKenna manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Robert McKenna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKenna on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McKenna shoots in and drives through. Pitakaka sprawls well.
Pitakaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pitakaka. That's going to slow McKenna down.
Horrible takedown attempt by McKenna or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitakaka, which made it look bad.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick that knocks McKenna off balance momentarily.#T4#
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
McKenna changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pitakaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McKenna darts in looking for a takedown but Pitakaka gets double underhooks and turns McKenna into the cage.
McKenna avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
McKenna appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick from Pitakaka lands but McKenna takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but McKenna sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McKenna shoots in for a double leg but Pitakaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
McKenna scores with a shot to the body.
McKenna blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
McKenna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKenna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitakaka circles away quickly and effectively.
McKenna checks a leg kick.#CL#
McKenna darts in and clinches Pitakaka up against the cage.
McKenna is trying to drag Pitakaka to the mat but Pitakaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Robert McKenna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKenna is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Pitakaka!
Elijah Pitakaka decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Gaara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pitakaka as he avoids it easily.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaara shoots in and drives through. Pitakaka sprawls well.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Kazekage Gaara has been cut.
That kick from Pitakaka tenderised Gaara's leg. Gaara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pitakaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gaara. That did some damage!
Pitakaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Pitakaka tries to land a leg kick but Gaara saw it coming and moves away.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Gaara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gaara. #ES#
Pitakaka wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaara shoots in for a takedown but Pitakaka shows good takedown defense.
Elijah Pitakaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazekage Gaara.
A head kick from Pitakaka lands but Gaara takes it in his stride.
Nice body kick there by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gaara shoots in but no luck this time.
Gaara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pitakaka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pitakaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Gaara has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Pitakaka throws a body kick that misses.
Gaara wants to counter the offense by Pitakaka and move into the clinch position.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Gaara moves out of range.
Pitakaka connects with a high kick.
Gaara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pitakaka as he jumps to the side.
Pitakaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaara throws out a counter right but Pitakaka avoids it with no problem.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pitakaka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gaara scores with the left hand. Pitakaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Gaara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pitakaka as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Gaara instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Pitakaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gaara moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Pitakaka moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGaara.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pitakaka cracks the inside of Gaara's front leg.
Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick that knocks Gaara off balance momentarily.
Pitakaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Pitakaka as Gaara shoots in.
Gaara blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pitakaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaara.
That kick from Pitakaka tenderised Gaara's leg. Gaara is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Pitakaka connects with a leg kick. Gaara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pitakaka is looking to score with low kicks.
Pitakaka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gaara.#CUT#
That has opened up Kazekage Gaara's cut even more.
Pitakaka tried to score with a low kick but Gaara checks it.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Gaara counters with a body kick.
Gaara darts in looking for a takedown but Pitakaka gets double underhooks and turns Gaara into the cage.
Pitakaka throws the kick towards the body but Gaara avoids it.
Gaara shoots in but Pitakaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gaara just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but Gaara avoids it.
Gaara goes for a double leg but Pitakaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pitakaka continues to drive forward.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Gaara moves out of range easily.
Gaara tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitakaka feints and then cracks Gaara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gaara down. #T4#
Gaara misses with a takedown attempt - Pitakaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gaara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pitakaka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gaara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pitakaka - that will leave a mark!
Gaara has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pitakaka.
Gaara looks winded!
Pitakaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pitakaka throws a quick counter head kick but Gaara was just out of range.
Pitakaka tries to land a leg kick but Gaara saw it coming and moves away.
Pitakaka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gaara will feel that in the morning.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Gaara moved away.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but Gaara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitakaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Pitakaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazekage Gaara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pitakaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gaara or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitakaka, which made it look bad.
Gaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. Gaara shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pitakaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gaara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pitakaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaara goes for a double leg but Pitakaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pitakaka continues to drive forward.
Elijah Pitakaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazekage Gaara.
Pitakaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gaara's calf.
Gaara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gaara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pitakaka swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Gaara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gaara tries to clinch there but Pitakaka circles away.
Kazekage Gaara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitakaka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gaara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gaara has his takedown stuffed
and Pitakaka counters with a head kick. That will keep Gaara thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CUT#
The cut above Kazekage Gaara's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gaara is breathing heavily.
Pitakaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Pitakaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gaara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Elijah Pitakaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Pitakaka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gaara if he has to take too many more of those.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pitakaka slips a jab and a cross from Gaara.
Pitakaka fakes the leg kick and cracks Gaara in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gaara's calf.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Pitakaka. #T2#
Good leg kick by Pitakaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pitakaka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gaara takes a step back to recover.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Gaara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pitakaka.
Gaara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gaara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
Kazekage Gaara's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Pitakaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gaara's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elijah Pitakaka!
A less than humble Elijah Pitakaka misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2017

#R1#
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pitakaka. Rekis shrugs it off though.
Rekis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pitakaka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pitakaka connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Rekis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rekis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rekis fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitakaka stuffs the takedown.
Pitakaka is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rekis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rekis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pitakaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rekis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rekis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pitakaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rekis. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Rekis throws a hook but Pitakaka avoids it easily.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses #CL2#
and Rekis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rekis.
Pitakaka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pitakaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rekis is trying to pull guard but Pitakaka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Elijah Pitakaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rekis.
Rekis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pitakaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pitakaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Rekis manages to pull guard. #T2#
Pitakaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rekis trying to control the position here.
Pitakaka wanted to stand there but Rekis had control of the position. #SU#
Pitakaka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rekis, up you get!
Pitakaka scores with a head kick.
Rekis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pitakaka tries to avoid it but Rekis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pitakaka to the ground. Pitakaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Rekis tries to counter it with a takedown but Pitakaka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pitakaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rekis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rekis wants to clinch up but Pitakaka keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Rekis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitakaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rekis lands with a nice combination. Pitakaka backs away looking to recover.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka stuffs the takedown.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rekis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rekis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pitakaka defends well and Rekis ends up having to push Pitakaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rekis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Rekis moves out of range easily.
Rekis shoots in but no luck this time.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rekis wants to counter with a clinch but Pitakaka pushes him away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka dodges the punch combination from Rekis.
Pitakaka throws a quick counter head kick but Rekis was just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Pitakaka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Rekis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rekis shoots in but Pitakaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pitakaka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick from Pitakaka lands but Rekis takes it in his stride.
Rekis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pitakaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rekis somewhat.
Rekis moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Rekis moves out of range.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Rekis moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Rekis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pitakaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that Rekis semi-blocks.
Nice body kick there by Pitakaka.
Rekis throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Pitakaka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rekis's head.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Rekis moves out of range.
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rekis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitakaka connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck for Rekis with that takedown attempt.
Pitakaka scores with a kick to the body.
Rekis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pitakaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rekis shoots in looking for a takedown but Pitakaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rekis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rekis.
Elijah Pitakaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rekis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rekis closes the distance and pushes Pitakaka back into the cage.#BC#
Pitakaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Rekis misses with a two punch combination.
As Rekis backs away, Pitakaka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pitakaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rekis can do to turn this around?
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka misses with a kick to the body.
Elijah Pitakaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Rekis blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Rekis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rekis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pitakaka.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Rekis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Pitakaka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rekis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rekis wants to control from the top but Pitakaka keeps moving.
Rekis advances to half guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rekis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rekis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pitakaka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rekis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pitakaka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rekis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pitakaka's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitakaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rekis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Rekis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rekis prevents Pitakaka from standing back up. #ES#
Pitakaka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Rekis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rekis working the strikes but Pitakaka uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Rekis wants to work for an arm triangle but Pitakaka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pitakaka tries to roll over but Rekis keeps him under control.
Pitakaka is trying to stand up here but Rekis is controlling him well. #T4#
Rekis working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pitakaka's thigh. Pitakaka counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rekis distracts Pitakaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pitakaka keeping moving, preventing Rekis from controlling successfully.
Rekis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitakaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rekis throws a big right hand that misses.
Pitakaka wants to stand up but Rekis is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Pitakaka dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pitakaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Rekis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rekis fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rekis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pitakaka works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES#
Pitakaka wriggles free and stands up.
Rekis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pitakaka.
Rekis dives in and grabs Pitakaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pitakaka pushes down on Rekis's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that Rekis semi-blocks.
Pitakaka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rekis.
Elijah Pitakaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rekis.
Rekis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitakaka scores with a leg kick.
Pitakaka lands with a slapping head kick.
Rekis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pitakaka.#T1#
Rekis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Rekis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka is looking to slow Rekis down with leg kicks.
Rekis wants to clinch.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Rekis moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka tries to land a leg kick but Rekis saw it coming and moves away.
Rekis tries to clinch up but Pitakaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Rekis doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitakaka circles away.
Pitakaka tries to work over Rekis's front leg with a kick but Rekis checks it.
Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Pitakaka. #T2##TD2#
Rekis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Pitakaka manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rekis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rekis goes for a takedown attempt but Pitakaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Rekis moves out of range.
Rekis blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Rekis moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Rekis moves out of range. #TD2#
Rekis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pitakaka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pitakaka wants to get back to his feet but Rekis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rekis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rekis throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Rekis works over Pitakaka with some ground and pound from guard.
Pitakaka is looking to stand up but Rekis isn't so interested in that idea.
Rekis is looking to work some ground and pound but Pitakaka has wrist control.
Rekis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitakaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
John Rekis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rekis avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Rekis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pitakaka misses with a looping right.
Pitakaka throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Rekis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pitakaka is doing well to control the position and prevent Rekis from advancing to side control.#T4#
Pitakaka is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Rekis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pitakaka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rekis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
John Rekis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rekis is nestled in close to Pitakaka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pitakaka wants to control but Rekis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pitakaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pitakaka is trying to stand up here but Rekis is controlling him well.
Rekis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pitakaka's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Pitakaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pitakaka, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Pitakaka!
A very excited looking Elijah Pitakaka rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, John Rekis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!!!'.

Event: MMMA 51 Cortez vs Legstrong
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
and Shark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shark looks to land a left hand but Pitakaka moved out of range nicely.
Shark 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.
Shark throws a leg kick but Pitakaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pitakaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pitakaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pitakaka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shark.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
and Shark counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shark sizes up Pitakaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Shark misses.
Pitakaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Shark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shark avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Shark checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Pitakaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shark lands a really nice looking cross but Pitakaka seems unphased.
Shark blocks a leg kick.
Shark takes a swing at Pitakaka's ribcage but misses.
Shark misses with a kick to the body.
Shark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shark misses with a wild body shot.
Pitakaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shark moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Shark moves out of range of the body kick.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shark blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Shark avoids a kick to the body.
Shark throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pitakaka's head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark lands a jab.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Pitakaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Pitakaka slips a jab from Shark.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark moves out of range of the leg kick from Pitakaka.
Shark throws a solid leg kick but Pitakaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shark.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pitakaka wants to slow Shark down by chopping away at his legs.
Pitakaka is looking to slow Shark down with leg kicks.
Pitakaka walks into a left hand.
Pitakaka throws a wild body kick that Shark sees coming a mile off.
Shark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pitakaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily. #T3#
Shark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shark throws a low kick but Pitakaka avoids it.
Shark avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
A little jabbing left from Shark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shark feints and then cracks Pitakaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pitakaka down.
Shark takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shark checks a leg kick.
Pitakaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shark misses with a head kick.
It appears Pitakaka was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Pitakaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pitakaka eats them both and turns towards Shark to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook 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!
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark scores with a hook to the body. Pitakaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shark throws a right and a left that Pitakaka avoids nicely. #T4#
Shark fails to land with a series of punches.
Shark blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Shark sizes up Pitakaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Shark blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
A jab from Shark finds it's way through Pitakaka's defenses.
Pitakaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Shark misses its intended target.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark blocks the body kick.
Shark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Shark.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick that knocks Shark off balance momentarily.
Shark avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sharky Shark 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#
Shark throws a right and a left that Pitakaka avoids nicely.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Shark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shark avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Shark avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
A little jabbing left from Shark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Pitakaka misses
and Shark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pitakaka, right into the meat.
Shark scores with a nice right hand.
Shark blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Some bone on bone action there as Shark checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that misses
and Pitakaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Shark.
Shark misses with a straight right.
As Shark looks to move away, Pitakaka throws a big counter combo but Shark just gets out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shark connects with a right hand. Pitakaka shakes it off.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Shark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Shark connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick from Pitakaka misses.
Shark is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pitakaka with a body shot.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Shark dips to his left and cracks Pitakaka with an uppercut!
Shark with a hook.#ROC2#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Shark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shark bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Pitakaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pitakaka tries to land a body kick
and Shark counters with a right hand from hell and Pitakaka is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sharky Shark!
Sharky Shark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMMA 45 Boudain vs Jihad
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Nicomachus wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Nicomachus closes the distance and clinches.
Pitakaka tries to break free but Nicomachus pushes him back against the cage.
Nicomachus swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Pitakaka manages to break the clinch.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nicomachus! But no joy.
Nicomachus moves in looking to clinch but Pitakaka pushes him off.#CL2#
Nicomachus drives through and clinches with Pitakaka against the cage.
Nicomachus misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicomachus misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka is trying to push Nicomachus away but Nicomachus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pitakaka wants to break free but Nicomachus has control.
Nicomachus lands a nice uppercut.
Nicomachus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pitakaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicomachus. #T1#
Pitakaka blocks an uppercut.
Nicomachus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nicomachus has a couple of punches blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka has had enough of the clinch but Nicomachus keeps him there for the moment.
Pitakaka has had enough of the clinch but Nicomachus keeps him there for the moment.
Nicomachus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicomachus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pitakakas head.
Nicomachus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nicomachus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicomachus swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicomachus misses with the head strike.
Nicomachus throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nicomachus as Pitakaka tries to tie him up.
Nicomachus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitakaka blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Pitakaka blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Pitakaka breaks from the clinch.
Crunch! Pitakaka slams his shin into Nicomachus's torso.
Pitakaka connects with a leg kick. Nicomachus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Nicomachus pushes Pitakaka up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicomachus has Pitakaka pressed against the cage, preventing Pitakaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nicomachus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pitakaka working hard to break the clinch.
Nicomachus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pitakaka stalls.
Nicomachus has a couple of punches blocked by Pitakaka.
Nicomachus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pitakaka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pitakaka blocking some punches.
Nicomachus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicomachus misses with some punches. #BC#
Pitakaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Pitakaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pitakaka thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Nicomachus moves into the clinch.
Pitakaka tries to circle away but Nicomachus has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nicomachus fails to land.
Pitakaka has had enough of the clinch but Nicomachus keeps him there for the moment.
Pitakaka blocks an uppercut.
Pitakaka working hard to break the clinch.
Nicomachus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicomachus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pitakaka blocks an uppercut.
Nicomachus lands a left hand.
Nicomachus has a couple of punches blocked by Pitakaka.
Nicomachus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pitakaka blocking some punches.
Nicomachus misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nicomachus fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Nicomachus fails to land.
Nicomachus throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitakaka.
Nicomachus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nicomachus darts in and clinches Pitakaka up against the cage.
Pitakaka is trying to push Nicomachus away but Nicomachus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nicomachus throws a head punch that misses.
Nicomachus misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicomachus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nicomachus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pitakaka's efforts to push away.
Nicomachus throws a head punch that misses.
Nicomachus working aggressively here.
Pitakaka working hard to break the clinch.
Nicomachus swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicomachus swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicomachus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristotle Nicomachus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nicomachus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aristotle Nicomachus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Nicomachus moves out of range easily.
Nicomachus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Pitakaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nicomachus.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicomachus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nicomachus tries to clinch up.
Nicomachus tries to clinch but Pitakaka moves out of range. #CL2#
Nicomachus moves into the clinch successfully.
Pitakaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Nicomachus won't allow it. #BC#
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicomachus tries to clinch up.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicomachus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicomachus checks a leg kick.
Nicomachus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Nicomachus rushes Pitakaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nicomachus lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicomachus working aggressively here.
Nicomachus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pitakaka working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Nicomachus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pitakaka's efforts to push away.
Nicomachus throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka.
Nicomachus keeps control of Pitakaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pitakaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pitakaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nicomachus has him pressed against the cage.
Pitakaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pitakaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pitakaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pitakaka slowing the pace effectively.
Nicomachus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pitakaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nicomachus throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nicomachus has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicomachus blocks a leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nicomachus fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Nicomachus wants to clinch.
Pitakaka tries to land a front kick but Nicomachus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Pitakaka tries to keep at a distance but Nicomachus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pitakaka blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Pitakaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicomachus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nicomachus moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nicomachus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pitakaka circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Nicomachus darts in and clinches Pitakaka up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka blocking some punches.
Nicomachus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Pitakaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick which misses Nicomachus's front leg but catches the back leg as Nicomachus tries to avoid it. #T3#
Nicomachus tries to close the distance and clinch but Pitakaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Nicomachus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Nicomachus clinches up against the cage.
Nicomachus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicomachus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aristotle Nicomachus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nicomachus is looking to clinch but Pitakaka is avoiding it.
Nicomachus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pitakaka swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Nicomachus closes the distance and clinches.
Nicomachus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitakaka.
Nicomachus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitakaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicomachus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pitakaka tries to break free but Nicomachus pushes him back against the cage.
Pitakaka blocks an uppercut.
Pitakaka blocks an uppercut. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicomachus.
Pitakaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut 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!
Nicomachus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitakaka tries to circle away but Nicomachus has him pinned against the cage.
Pitakaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pitakaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitakaka blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicomachus.
Pitakaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pitakaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pitakaka blocking some punches.
Pitakaka tries to break the clinch but Nicomachus is controlling the position.
Pitakaka blocks an uppercut.
Nicomachus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pitakaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nicomachus throws a head punch that misses.
Nicomachus misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aristotle Nicomachus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pitakaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pitakaka throws a big counter combination but Nicomachus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nicomachus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pitakaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicomachus tries to clinch there but Pitakaka circles away.
Nicomachus tries to clinch up but Pitakaka circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Nicomachus gets a clinch.
Pitakaka blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicomachus.
Pitakaka tries to circle away but Nicomachus has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitakaka misses with a low kick as Nicomachus jumps back.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elijah Pitakaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicomachus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nicomachus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Nicomachus clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pitakaka breaks the clinch.
Nicomachus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Nicomachus forces Pitakaka back against the cage and clinches.
Nicomachus has a couple of punches blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Nicomachus won't allow it.
Pitakaka blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitakaka.
Nicomachus misses with a punch on the inside.
Pitakaka blocking some punches.
Pitakaka blocks an uppercut.
Nicomachus working aggressively here.
Nicomachus throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka.
A head punch on the inside from Nicomachus fails to land.
Nicomachus working aggressively here.
Pitakaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Pitakaka breaks from the clinch.
Nicomachus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pitakaka lands a head kick! #CL2#
Pitakaka tries to keep at a distance but Nicomachus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pitakaka blocks an uppercut.
Nicomachus scores with a shoulder strike.
Nicomachus working aggressively here.
Aristotle Nicomachus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Pitakaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pitakaka is trying to break the clinch but Nicomachus is controlling him.
Pitakaka has had enough of the clinch but Nicomachus keeps him there for the moment.
Pitakaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicomachus wants to clinch.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Nicomachus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicomachus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Nicomachus fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Pitakaka counters with a quick kick to the body but Nicomachus blocks it.#CL2#
Nicomachus clinches with his opponent.
Nicomachus prevents Pitakaka from breaking the clinch.
Nicomachus misses with a punch on the inside.
Pitakaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pitakaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pitakaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nicomachus has him pressed against the cage.
Pitakaka can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicomachus.
Nicomachus has Pitakaka pressed against the cage, preventing Pitakaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#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.#BC#
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nicomachus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka tried to counter with a leg kick but Nicomachus avoided it.
Pitakaka misses with a body shot.
Pitakaka is looking to slow Nicomachus down with leg kicks.
Nicomachus tries to clinch but Pitakaka is having none of it.
Pitakaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but Nicomachus sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Nicomachus instigates a clinch. #BC#
Pitakaka breaks from the clinch.
Nicomachus is looking to clinch.
Nicomachus tries to clinch but Pitakaka is having none of it.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick which misses Nicomachus's front leg but catches the back leg as Nicomachus tries to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nicomachus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elijah Pitakaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicomachus tries to clinch but Pitakaka is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elijah Pitakaka.
I think Nicomachus 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristotle Nicomachus!
An out of breath Aristotle Nicomachus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMMA 35: Unfinished Business
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Borg avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Borg counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Borg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pitakaka pulls Borg in close to prevent any damage.
Borg lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borg lands a couple of digs.
Pitakaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borg is one step ahead there.
Pitakaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Pitakaka controlling Borg's posture. #ES2#
Pitakaka kicks Borg off and gets to his feet.
Pitakaka tried to score with a low kick but Borg checks it.
Borg tries to clinch up.
Borg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitakaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Borg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hard Knocks Training in the buildup to the fight.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Borg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Borg.
Borg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borg wants to control from the top but Pitakaka keeps moving. #T2#
Pitakaka trying to control the position.
Borg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pitakaka is looking to stand up but Borg isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pitakaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borg controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borg wants to clinch up but Pitakaka keeps it at a distance.
Pitakaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but Borg avoids it.
Borg misses with the combination. #T3##TD#
Borg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pitakaka is trying to improve his position.
Borg taking a breather here.
Pitakaka is trying to control Borg's posture but Borg avoids it.
Pitakaka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Check out the look on Borg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Borg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pitakaka is trying to buck Borg off.
Pitakaka struggling a bit here.#T4#
Borg landing strikes.
Pitakaka wants to control but Borg postures up.
Pitakaka stops Borg from passing to mount.
Borg tries to score with some ground and pound. Pitakaka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pitakaka can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitakaka is looking for a sweep.
Pitakaka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Borg asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Borg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Pitakaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Borg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitakaka misses the shot to the body.
Borg throwing a counter right hand but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick. #CL#
Borg clinches up against the cage.
Borg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pitakaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick
letting Borg counter with a right hand.
Pitakaka lands with a nice body kick.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Borg misses the target.
Pitakaka looks to throw a body kick
and Borg counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitakaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Borg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Pitakaka gets back to full guard.
Borg trying to control but Pitakaka is working from the bottom.
Pitakaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borg.
Pitakaka wants to stand but Borg is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borg postures up and lands a big shot to Pitakaka's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pitakaka is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Borg wants to control but Pitakaka passes easily into half guard.
Pitakaka trying to pass the guard but Borg defending well.
Borg wants to get back to full guard.
Pitakaka stalling. #T3#
Pitakaka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borg wants to control but Pitakaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borg is not content to let Pitakaka control the position.
Borg is trying to control but can't.
Pitakaka tries to stand and escape but Borg is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frank Borg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Borg closes the distance and pushes Pitakaka back into the cage.#TD#
Borg has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pitakaka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pitakaka wants to get back to his feet.
Borg thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Borg tries to get the hooks in deep but Pitakaka pushed the leg off. #ES2#
Pitakaka is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Borg off. It looks like it's working - Borg slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Pitakaka displaying calm under pressure there. #CL#
Borg rushes Pitakaka and presses him up against the cage.
Pitakaka taking a breather.#BC2#
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Pitakaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Borg moves out of range.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy body kick from Pitakaka
and Borg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borg checks a leg kick.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pitakaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Borg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Borg appears to be looking for a big counter.
Borg tries to clinch up but Pitakaka circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Borg forces Pitakaka back against the cage and clinches.
Borg wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Pitakaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Borg blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Borg moves out of range.
That kick from Pitakaka tenderised Borg's leg. Borg is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Borg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Borg lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pitakaka manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Pitakaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Borg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Borg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pitakaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pitakaka thinks about the counter body kick.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
and Borg counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Borg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Borg stops Pitakaka from standing up.
Borg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borg won't allow Pitakaka to sweep him here.
Borg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Borg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Pitakaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Pitakaka, not yet.
Borg is working Pitakaka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pitakaka wants to stand up but Borg is controlling him.
Pitakaka is looking to stand back up but Borg counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pitakaka.
Borg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pitakaka defending well though.
Borg is controlling the pace.
Borg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pitakaka for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Borg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pitakaka wants to control but Borg is keeping busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borg is looking to counter punch.
Borg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Borg clinches up against the cage.
Borg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Borg is trying to drag Pitakaka to the mat but Pitakaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Borg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##BC2#
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pitakaka.
Borg avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka scores with a nice head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pitakaka.
Borg avoids a kick to the body.
Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borg misses with an uppercut. Pitakaka saw that one coming.
Pitakaka throws a fast counter high kick but Borg manages to duck under it in time.
Borg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Borg checks a leg kick nicely.
Borg feinted with a counter takedown.
Pitakaka throws a shot from downtown. Borg moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Pitakaka tries to sprawl but Borg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borg is looking to take a break and control but Pitakaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Pitakaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pitakaka 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: MMMA 29: Spector vs Pedan
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that TupperIII semi-blocks.
Decent striking displayed by Pitakaka there.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Pitakaka backs off TupperIII throws a huge counter combo but Pitakaka manages to avoid it all.
Pitakaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps TupperIII's head backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pitakaka throws a head kick but TupperIII moves out of range.
TupperIII avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
TupperIII throws a leg kick but Pitakaka checks it.
Pitakaka lands a head kick!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TupperIII fails with a takedown attempt.
Pitakaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt TupperIII.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TupperIII throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pitakaka's waist but Pitakaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing TupperIII off to one side.
Pitakaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pitakaka throws a nice head kick!
TupperIII changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pitakaka tries to avoid it but TupperIII manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pitakaka to the ground. Pitakaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elijah Pitakaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.
Pitakaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. TupperIII looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
TupperIII walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pitakaka.#T1#
TupperIII will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pitakaka lands a big head kick that sends TupperIII to the canvas! Pitakaka follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Pitakaka!
Elijah Pitakaka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMMA 20: Bio Hazard
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Cunningham swinging wildly here.
Pitakaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pitakaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pitakaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cunningham.
Pitakaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cunningham.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cunningham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pitakaka.
Cunningham misses with a straight right.
Pitakaka checks a low kick from Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cunningham swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Cunningham misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Cunningham moves out of range.
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cunningham's head.
Cunningham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Cunningham moves out of range.
Pitakaka scores with a head kick. Cunningham tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka lands a right hook to the body.
Pitakaka ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.#T1#
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. Cunningham shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pitakaka slips under a jab from Cunningham.
Pitakaka pushes Cunningham away with a front kick.
Cunningham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cunningham throws out a loose jab but Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that misses.
Nice cross by Cunningham.
Pitakaka throws a front kick that sends Cunningham stumbling back into the cage.
Cunningham misses the shot to the body.
Cunningham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pitakaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cunningham with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka moves out of range as Cunningham strikes.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Cunningham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cunningham takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cunningham misses with a hook. Pitakaka ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cunningham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cunningham counters with a leg kick.
Pitakaka ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.
Cunningham tries a low kick but Pitakaka avoids it.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Cunningham moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cunningham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Pitakaka.
Cunningham wants to slow Pitakaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Pitakaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cunningham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pitakaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cunningham is able to avoid easily.
Cunningham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cunningham misses with an uppercut. Pitakaka saw that one coming.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cunningham throws a leg kick but Pitakaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cunningham thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Cunningham looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitakaka is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cunningham misses the target.
Pitakaka throws a fast counter high kick but Cunningham manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Pitakaka tries to keep at a distance but Cunningham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cunningham has Pitakaka pressed against the cage, preventing Pitakaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cunningham tries to throw a body punch but Pitakaka avoids it by throwing Cunningham back against the cage.
Pitakaka is trying to break the clinch but Cunningham has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Pitakaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitakaka cracks Cunningham with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cunningham throws a lazy right hand but Pitakaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cunningham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cunningham throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pitakaka.
Cunningham 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.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Cunningham moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Cunningham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pitakaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cunningham is able to avoid easily.
Cunningham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitakaka moves away.
Pitakaka is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cunningham jabs Pitakaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pitakaka just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cunningham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cunningham finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Cunningham moved away.
Cunningham cracks Pitakaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cunningham throws a hook to the side of Pitakaka's head but Pitakaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Cunningham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitakaka, pushing him back against the cage.
Cunningham tries to work over Pitakaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Pitakaka manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunningham lands a high kick!
Pitakaka throws a front kick aimed at Cunningham's knee but Cunningham avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elijah Pitakaka will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cunningham tries to clinch but Pitakaka is having none of it.
Pitakaka throws a counter combo.
Pitakaka throws the kick towards the body but Cunningham avoids it.
Cunningham throwing a counter right hand but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Cunningham doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitakaka circles away.
Pitakaka is looking to land body kicks.
Cunningham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pitakaka on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Nice body kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cunningham fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pitakaka just manages to avoid it.
Cunningham is looking to chop away at Pitakaka's legs.
Cunningham connects with a body shot that sends Pitakaka's belly button to the back.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Pitakaka backs away, Cunningham returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cunningham misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka connects with a leg kick. Cunningham looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cunningham tries to land a front kick but Pitakaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cunningham lands a jab.
Cunningham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cunningham connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Pitakaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pitakaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Cunningham blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka slips a jab from Cunningham.
Cunningham blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cunningham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pitakaka misses the shot to the body.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Cunningham moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Cunningham.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cunningham walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pitakaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cunningham looks to land a right hand but Pitakaka moved out of range.
Cunningham tries to clinch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Cunningham as he connects with a hook.
Cunningham tries to clinch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Cunningham moves out of range of the body kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Pitakaka scores with a head kick. Cunningham tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pitakaka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pitakaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cunningham will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pitakaka lands a head kick. Cunningham smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pitakaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cunningham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pitakaka is able to avoid easily.
Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pitakaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cunningham. That did some damage!
Cunningham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cunningham misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Cunningham forces Pitakaka back against the cage and clinches.
Cunningham throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka. #BC2#
Pitakaka breaks the clinch.
Cunningham missing with a left hand there. Pitakaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pitakaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka throws the kick towards the body but Cunningham avoids it.
Cunningham works over Pitakaka's head and body with a nice combination.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. Cunningham shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Pitakaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cunningham counters with a nice uppercut.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cunningham has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pitakaka.
Cunningham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pitakaka looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Cunningham moved away.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Cunningham throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cunningham lands with a straight right. Pitakaka didn't see that one coming.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Cunningham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cunningham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cunningham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitakaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pitakaka at a distance.
Cunningham throws a leg kick but Pitakaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pitakaka keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitakaka misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Cunningham scores with a jab to the head.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick
and Cunningham counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Cunningham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitakaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Cunningham.
Cunningham lands a slapping body shot.
Pitakaka lands a front kick.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Cunningham.
Pitakaka is breathing heavily.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Cunningham moves out of range.
Pitakaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pitakaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cunningham can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka slips a jab and a cross from Cunningham.
Cunningham takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cunningham feints and then cracks Pitakaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pitakaka down.
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 Randall Cunningham will probably get the nod.
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#
Cunningham wants to land a leg kick but Pitakaka is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Pitakaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pitakaka motions for Cunningham to come forward. Pitakaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cunningham throws out the jab.
Pitakaka lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunningham. Pitakaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cunningham moves in looking to clinch but Pitakaka pushes him off.
Cunningham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cunningham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Cunningham blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Cunningham moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka moves away from the strike by Cunningham.
Pitakaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pitakaka tries to score with a low kick but Cunningham moves his leg out of the way.
Cunningham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka checks the leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Cunningham moves out of range.
Cunningham wants to clinch up but Pitakaka keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Cunningham moves out of range.
Cunningham doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitakaka circles away.
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pitakaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Pitakaka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cunningham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cunningham avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Cunningham is looking to counter punch.
Pitakaka wants to slow Cunningham down by chopping away at his legs.
Pitakaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cunningham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitakaka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pitakaka misses with a low kick.
Cunningham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pitakaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cunningham jabs at Pitakaka's body.
Pitakaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cunningham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pitakaka's calf.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Cunningham has managed to clinch. #T2#
Pitakaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cunningham can't find room to land a body shot as Pitakaka controls the action.
Cunningham scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitakaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cunningham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cunningham lands an uppercut.
Pitakaka takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Cunningham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Pitakaka tries to break the clinch but Cunningham is controlling the position.
Cunningham tries to work over Pitakaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pitakaka is trying to push Cunningham away but Cunningham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pitakaka is trying to force a seperation but Cunningham has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cunningham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cunningham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pitakaka.#T3#
Pitakaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Cunningham won't allow it. #BC#
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cunningham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cunningham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cunningham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cunningham blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Cunningham throwing a counter right hand but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Cunningham looks to land a right hand but Pitakaka moved out of range.
Cunningham wants to clinch.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Cunningham moves out of range.
Cunningham swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cunningham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pitakaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cunningham cracks Pitakaka with a good jab.
Cunningham throws a body punch but Pitakaka moves out of range. #CL#
Cunningham darts in and clinches Pitakaka up against the cage.#BC2#
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Cunningham misses with a low kick.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but Cunningham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pitakaka blocks a leg kick.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitakaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Cunningham.
Cunningham has a couple of punches blocked by Pitakaka. #BC#
Cunningham breaks from the clinch.
Cunningham avoids a kick to the body.
Cunningham misses the jab.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but Cunningham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pitakaka throws a low kick, looking for Cunningham's leg but Cunningham calmly moves out of range.
Pitakaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cunningham.
And Pitakaka responds with a good body kick, but Cunningham manages to step out the way in time.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cunningham 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randall Cunningham!
Randall Cunningham made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Young and strong but you one dimensional.'.

Event: Madness MMA 12: Global Peace
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Garbutt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka backing away here, and Garbutt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garbutt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Garbutt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pitakaka!
Garbutt working the ground and pound.
Pitakaka dodges the ground and pound from Garbutt.
Pitakaka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pitakaka is letting Garbutt control him for a moment.
Garbutt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Garbutt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pitakaka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
Garbutt in side control, throwing shots but Pitakaka defends.
Pitakaka can't do much from the bottom here.
Garbutt lands a nice forearm strike.
Garbutt trying to control the position but Pitakaka is working away.
Garbutt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pitakaka some visible discomfort.
Pitakaka is being controlled here.
Pitakaka taking a bit of punishment here - Garbutt scoring with strikes.
Garbutt taking a breather here.
Pitakaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garbutt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitakaka keeps working. #T2#
Garbutt takes a little break here. Pitakaka wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pitakaka is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitakaka is trying to buck Garbutt off.
Garbutt cracks Pitakaka with a big elbow.
Garbutt in side control, throwing shots but Pitakaka defends.
Garbutt looks up at the clock and then as Pitakaka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garbutt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Garbutt landing strikes. #T3#
An elbow from Garbutt crashes against the mat.
Pitakaka is trying to get back to his feet.
Garbutt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Garbutt lands a decent elbow from side control.
Garbutt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Check out the look on Garbutt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC2#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Garbutt is looking to take a break and control but Pitakaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pitakaka can't do much from the bottom here.
Garbutt scoring with punches from side control.
Garbutt is working Pitakaka over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Garbutt is putting a hurting on Pitakaka here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oh Pitakaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pitakaka tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
A big strike lands for Garbutt! That's really hurt Pitakaka and he's turned his back - Garbutt keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Garbutt jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
Kevin Garbutt thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Madness MMA 7: Tormented
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz throws a lazy right hand but Pitakaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Degrizz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes a swing at Degrizz's ribcage but misses.
Degrizz is looking to counter punch.
Pitakaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.
Pitakaka looks for the body kick but Degrizz saw that one coming.
Pitakaka tries to land a leg kick but Degrizz saw it coming and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Degrizz.
Pitakaka slips under a jab.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
A counter left hand to the body from Degrizz misses its target.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Degrizz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitakaka.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Degrizz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Degrizz tried to counter with a leg kick but Pitakaka avoided it.
Degrizz throws a jab when Pitakaka was well out of range.
Degrizz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pitakaka to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Pitakaka throws a wild body kick that Degrizz sees coming a mile off.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Degrizz as he checks the leg kick.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Degrizz checks a low kick from Pitakaka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Pitakaka. That's going to slow Degrizz down.
Pitakaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Degrizz throws a shot from downtown. Pitakaka moves away and avoids it.
Degrizz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Pitakaka connects with a high kick.
Degrizz misses with a left hand
and Pitakaka counters with a big head kick but Degrizz shrugs it off.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Degrizz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka throws a lazy head kick
and Degrizz counters with a leg kick.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Degrizz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A leg kick checked by Pitakaka.
Degrizz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pitakaka throws out the jab. #T2#
Pitakaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Degrizz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Degrizz slips under a jab.
Pitakaka lands a head kick. Degrizz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice straight punches there by Degrizz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Degrizz.
Pitakaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Degrizz thuds his right hand into Pitakaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Degrizz misses with a straight left.
Pitakaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Degrizz.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Degrizz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Degrizz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Degrizz lands an overhand right.
Crunch! Pitakaka slams his shin into Degrizz's torso.
Degrizz lands a leg kick that knocks Pitakaka off balance momentarily.
Degrizz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Degrizz.
Pitakaka slips a jab from Degrizz.#T3#
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Degrizz moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka keeps Degrizz at a distance using the push kick.
Pitakaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Degrizz.
Pitakaka tries to move into range but Degrizz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Degrizz.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Degrizz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Degrizz takes a swing at Pitakaka's ribcage but misses.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitakaka moves away.
Pitakaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
and Degrizz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Degrizz blocks the leg kick.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitakaka.
A slow jab from Degrizz misses its intended target.
Degrizz tries to work over Pitakaka's front leg with a kick but Pitakaka checks it.
Degrizz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Degrizz misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Pitakaka misses its intended target.
Degrizz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pitakaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Degrizz moves out of range easily.
It looked like Degrizz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pitakaka.
Degrizz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Degrizz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitakaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitakaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Degrizz is out of range and Pitakaka settles back down.
Degrizz swings for the body but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Degrizz. Pitakaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elijah Pitakaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Degrizz takes a swing at Pitakaka's ribcage but misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Degrizz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Degrizz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Degrizz scores with a hook to the body. Pitakaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pitakaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Degrizz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitakaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Degrizz.
Degrizz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Degrizz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitakaka.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitakaka looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
A little feinted left hand from Degrizz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka misses with a leg kick.
Degrizz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Pitakaka.
Pitakaka thumps Degrizz with a low kick.
Pitakaka checks a low kick from Degrizz.
We've been informed that Pitakaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Degrizz jabs Pitakaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pitakaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Degrizz.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Degrizz tried to counter with a leg kick but Pitakaka avoided it.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Degrizz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Degrizz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Degrizz looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitakaka is just out of range.
Pitakaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pitakaka.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range.
Degrizz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitakaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitakaka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Degrizz with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Degrizz 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.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Degrizz throws a jab when Pitakaka was well out of range.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz throws a sloppy head kick and Pitakaka moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka slips under a jab from Degrizz.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Degrizz. Pitakaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Degrizz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitakaka ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz loads up on a big right hand but Pitakaka slips the punch.
A combination from Degrizz does no damage.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range.
It looked like Degrizz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Degrizz moved away.
A jab from Degrizz does it's job there.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but Degrizz avoids it.
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka. #T3#
Degrizz throws a hook to the side of Pitakaka's head but Pitakaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Degrizz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Degrizz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz thuds his right hand into Pitakaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Degrizz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pitakaka in his tracks.
Pitakaka takes one to the side of the head.
Degrizz misses with a straight left.
Degrizz throws a looping overhand right but Pitakaka ducks down to avoid it.
Degrizz moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Degrizz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range.
Degrizz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pitakaka defending well as Degrizz loads up on a big left hand.
Degrizz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Degrizz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pitakaka. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka tries to land a front kick but Degrizz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Degrizz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Degrizz works Pitakaka's body with a nice hook.
Pitakaka is breathing heavily.
Degrizz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitakaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitakaka staying out of range there.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Degrizz motions for Pitakaka to come forward. Degrizz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Degrizz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz scores with a kick to the body.
Degrizz lands with a hook. Pitakaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitakaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Degrizz throws a lazy right hand but Pitakaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pitakaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Degrizz steps away.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitakaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Degrizz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Degrizz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Degrizz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pitakaka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pitakaka ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that misses.
Pitakaka scores with a push kick.
Pitakaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A cross from Degrizz lands.
Pitakaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pitakaka keeps Degrizz at a distance using the push kick.
Degrizz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitakaka moves away.
Degrizz throws a shot to the body.
Degrizz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitakaka. Pitakaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Degrizz throws a looping overhand right but Pitakaka ducks down to avoid it.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Degrizz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Degrizz throws the left hand but Pitakaka 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!
Pitakaka throws a push kick but Degrizz slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Pitakaka.#T1#
Degrizz thuds his right hand into Pitakaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pitakaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Degrizz steps away.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz misses with a low kick.
Pitakaka avoids the body shot from Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Degrizz thumps Pitakaka with a low kick.
Degrizz loads up on a big right hand but Pitakaka slips the punch.
Pitakaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Degrizz tries to land a front kick but Pitakaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Degrizz backing away here, and Pitakaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Degrizz moves out of range easily.
Degrizz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pitakaka takes one to the side of the head.
Pitakaka misses with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Degrizz lands a head kick!
Pitakaka moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Degrizz misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Pitakaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Degrizz throws a hook to the side of Pitakaka's head but Pitakaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Degrizz moves out of range easily.
Degrizz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Degrizz throws a low kick but Pitakaka avoids it.
Pitakaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Degrizz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Degrizz misses with a leg kick.
Degrizz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitakaka throws a fast counter high kick but Degrizz manages to duck under it in time.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Degrizz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pitakaka.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka thumps Degrizz with a low kick.
Degrizz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Degrizz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range. #T3#
Degrizz misses with a hook. Pitakaka ducked under it nicely.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Degrizz lands with a nice body punch.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Degrizz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Degrizz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pitakaka momentarily.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Degrizz. Beautiful body shot.
Degrizz throws a leg kick which misses Pitakaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Pitakaka tries to avoid it.
Pitakaka ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitakaka.
Degrizz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pitakaka. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Degrizz wants to land a leg kick but Pitakaka is out of range. #T4#
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Degrizz.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz throws a good cross that connects.
Pitakaka is looking to land body kicks.
Pitakaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Degrizz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Degrizz lands a nice hook to Pitakaka's body. Pitakaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Degrizz misses with a looping right.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pitakaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitakaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Degrizz.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Degrizz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Degrizz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Degrizz 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Degrizz!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Degrizz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PLMMA 35
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Brandon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandon avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pitakaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Brandon moves into the clinch.
Brandon lands with a light punch inside.
Pitakaka is trying to break the clinch but Brandon has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Brandon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Pitakaka breaks from the clinch.
Brandon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been told by Brandon's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Brandon closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitakaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka scores with a leg kick.
Brandon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitakaka. #T1#
Brandon wants to clinch up but Pitakaka keeps it at a distance.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Brandon moved away.
Pitakaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pitakaka.
Good exchange - Brandon coming out on top.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitakaka. Pitakaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitakaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pitakaka is looking to land body kicks.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Pitakaka. No joy for Brandon on that attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands a head kick. Brandon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brandon blocks the body kick.
Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitakaka misses with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Pitakaka!
Pitakaka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Pitakaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Brandon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitakaka, pushing him back against the cage.
Brandon avoiding damage.
Brandon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pitakaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brandon stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Pitakaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Brandon moves out of range.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitakaka scores with a head kick.
Brandon is looking to clinch.
Pitakaka has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Brandon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pitakaka lands a high kick! #T3#
Pitakaka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brandon.
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pitakaka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brandon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Brandon has Pitakaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandon has Pitakaka pressed against the cage, preventing Pitakaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pitakaka tries to break free but Brandon pushes him back against the cage.
Brandon effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Pitakaka breaks from the clinch.
Brandon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka thumps Brandon with a low kick.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Brandon blocks a head kick by Pitakaka. #T4#
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pitakaka.
Pitakaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brandon is out of range and Pitakaka settles back down.
Brandon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pitakaka is looking to slow Brandon down with leg kicks.
Brandon blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Brandon tries to clinch up but Pitakaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitakaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pitakaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Brandon instigates a clinch.
Brandon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pitakaka up against the cage.#BC#
Brandon breaks the clinch.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Brandon moves out of range.
Brandon feinted with a counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitakaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Pitakaka 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#
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Brandon is looking to clinch.
Pitakaka throws a counter combo.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandon feinted with a counter takedown.
Brandon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That kick from Pitakaka tenderised Brandon's leg. Brandon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandon closes the distance but Pitakaka moves to the side
and Pitakaka counters with a nice kick to the body.
A combination from Brandon does no damage.
Pitakaka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pitakaka misses with a kick to the body
letting Brandon counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon tries to clinch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Brandon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPitakaka.
Brandon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Brandon moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandon misses the target.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch but Pitakaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Brandon moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Brandon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pitakaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pitakaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Brandon moves into the clinch successfully.
Brandon keeps control of Pitakaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pitakaka is trying to push Brandon away but Brandon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brandon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pitakaka is trying to force a seperation but Brandon has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buddy Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitakaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandon's calf.#T2#
Brandon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitakaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka defending well as Brandon loads up on a big left hand.
Brandon avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Brandon wants to clinch.
Pitakaka throws out a leg kick but Brandon moves out of range and Pitakaka only half commits.
Pitakaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
Brandon tries to clinch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses #TD#
so Brandon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Pitakaka keeps moving. #T3#
Pitakaka wants to get back to his feet but Brandon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Brandon gets to his feet - Pitakaka follows without any prompting.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a nice head kick!
Pitakaka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brandon takes a step back to recover.
Pitakaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pitakaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brandon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pitakaka thuds a left hand into Brandon's body.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but Brandon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brandon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Brandon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brandon lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Brandon is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandon is looking to clinch.
Brandon throws a looping overhand right but Pitakaka ducks down to avoid it.
Brandon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brandon avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka is looking to chop away at Brandon's legs.
Brandon is looking to counter punch.
Brandon misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Brandon.
Brandon blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandon blocks the leg kick.
Pitakaka lands a front kick.
Pitakaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandon. That did some damage!
Brandon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a push kick but Brandon slaps the foot to one side.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pitakaka sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Pitakaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brandon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brandon moves out of range of the leg kick from Pitakaka.
Brandon is looking to clinch but Pitakaka is avoiding it.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandon tries to clinch up.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka lands a high kick! #CL#
Brandon closes the distance and clinches.
Brandon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brandon working aggressively here.
Pitakaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandon moves in looking to clinch but Pitakaka pushes him off.
Brandon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Pitakaka gets caught napping as Brandon dives in and scores a takedown. Pitakaka manages to retain guard.
Pitakaka trying to control the position. #T1#
Brandon trying to control but Pitakaka is working from the bottom.
Pitakaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pitakaka is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitakaka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandon is controlling him.
Brandon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brandon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pitakaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pitakaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
Pitakaka follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brandon with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandon misses the target.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka wants to land a leg kick but Brandon is out of range.
Brandon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Brandon moves out of range.
Brandon misses with a takedown attempt - Pitakaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Brandon moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Pitakaka lands but Brandon takes it in his stride.
Pitakaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brandon moves in looking to clinch but Pitakaka pushes him off.
Pitakaka unleashes a big counter combination but Brandon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Brandon tries to move into range but Pitakaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brandon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitakaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Brandon moves out of range.
Pitakaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brandon fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Brandon moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Pitakaka breaks the clinch.
Pitakaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pitakaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandon doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitakaka circles away. #TD#
Brandon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pitakaka to the ground. Brandon is now in Pitakaka's guard.
Pitakaka has control of Brandon's left arm, preventing Brandon from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitakaka wants to stand but Brandon is controlling the position. #T4#
Brandon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Buddy Brandon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES2#
Pitakaka throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandon looks to land a combination but Pitakaka avoids it well.
Pitakaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brandon's head.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pitakaka dodges the punch combination from Brandon.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka is looking for the big counter here.
Brandon misses with a kick to the body
and Pitakaka counters with a good low kick that Brandon was not able to check.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Kilo 17 Pencil V Robinson 3
Date: Oct 23, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Brandon shoots in and bounces Pitakaka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brandon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitakaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brandon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pitakaka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon trying to control but Pitakaka is working from the bottom.
Brandon stops Pitakaka from standing up.
Brandon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pitakaka keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Brandon throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pitakaka lands a high kick!
Brandon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pitakaka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brandon.
Brandon blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandon's sensitive parts.
Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pitakaka swivels and escapes.
Pitakaka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brandon takes a step back to recover.
Pitakaka misses with a hook #TD2#
and Brandon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pitakaka wants to get back to his feet.
Brandon throwing shots but Pitakaka is blocking nicely.
Brandon works his way into side control. #T2#
Pitakaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Pitakaka is not content to let Brandon control the position.
Brandon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pitakaka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pitakaka is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Brandon is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pitakaka is trying to escape and Brandon transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pitakaka is forced to tap! Nice work there by Brandon! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Brandon!
A relieved looking Junior Brandon 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: kilo 14 ???
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Pitakaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salgado looks to land a left hand but Pitakaka moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Salgado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pitakakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Salgado lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pitakaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pitakaka throws a body punch but Salgado moves out of range. #KD#
Salgado sends Pitakaka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Salgado is motioning to the referee to let Pitakaka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Salgado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salgado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salgado throws out a loose jab but Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pitakaka moves forwards but Salgado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Salgado was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salgado lands a body shot.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pitakaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salgado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pitakaka scrambles back to his feet.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Salgado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Pitakaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salgado avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Salgado cracks Pitakaka with a hook to the temple - Pitakaka is on wobbly legs here! Salgado swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Pitakaka falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Salgado wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Kilo 6 Dekkers V McLAren
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Salgado misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a lazy head kick
and Salgado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pitakaka thinking.
Salgado throws a leg kick but Pitakaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Salgado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka throws a wild body kick that Salgado sees coming a mile off.
Salgado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ in the buildup to the fight.
Salgado misses with a looping left.
Pitakaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pitakaka. Salgado shrugs it off though.
Pitakaka scores with a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Salgado moves out of range easily.
Salgado misses with a hook.
No joy there for Salgado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pitakaka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Salgado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pitakaka as he avoids it easily.
Salgado backing away here, and Pitakaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Pitakaka tenderised Salgado's leg. Salgado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salgado checks a leg kick.
Salgado jabs Pitakaka right on the nose. Pitakaka blinks but takes it well.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitakaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Salgado takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salgado tries to clinch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Salgado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salgado cracks Pitakaka with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Salgado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salgado shoots in but Pitakaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salgado avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Salgado shoots and misses
and Pitakaka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Salgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Salgado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD#
Salgado lands a big head kick that sends Pitakaka tumbling to the mat! Salgado takes a step backwards and waves Pitakaka back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Salgado moves out of range.
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Salgado finish him?
Salgado darts in looking for a takedown but Pitakaka gets double underhooks and turns Salgado into the cage.
Pitakaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.#T2#
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Salgado moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pitakaka is looking to land body kicks.
Pitakaka throws out a loose jab but Salgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salgado tries a head kick but it misses. #KD#
Salgado lands a big head kick that sends Pitakaka tumbling to the mat! Salgado takes a step backwards and waves Pitakaka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A swing and a miss from Pitakaka.
Salgado loads up on a big right hand but Pitakaka slips the punch.
Salgado throws a solid leg kick but Pitakaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salgado.
Pitakaka tries to work over Salgado's front leg with a kick but Salgado checks it.
Pitakaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salgado's sensitive parts.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salgado avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Pitakaka throws a low kick but Salgado avoids it.
Salgado blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Salgado throws a big shot that misses.
Pitakaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Salgado misses with a straight right.
Pitakaka throws a fast counter high kick but Salgado manages to duck under it in time.
Salgado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pitakaka wants to land a leg kick but Salgado is out of range.
Salgado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Salgado closes the distance and pushes Pitakaka back into the cage.
Salgado swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Salgado breaks from the clinch.
Pitakaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salgado throws a leg kick
and Pitakaka counters with a left and a right that stings Salgado.
Pitakaka slips under a jab from Salgado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salgado 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.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salgado's head.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Salgado drops Pitakaka with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pitakaka looks back up at him and smiles so Salgado waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pitakaka walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Salgado! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: SP-ICON:Fireworks
Date: Jul 04, 2016

#R1##CL#
Bitch! moves into the clinch.
Pitakaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Pitakaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitakaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD2#
Pitakaka lands a big head kick that sends Bitch! tumbling to the mat! Pitakaka takes a step backwards and waves Bitch! back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bitch! is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rick James, Bitch! has been cut.
Pitakaka seems to be stalking Bitch! here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Bitch! drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Elijah Pitakaka!
In his post fight interview, Elijah Pitakaka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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

#R1#
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Muller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pitakaka with a body shot.
Muller has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pitakaka moves out of range as Muller throws a body kick.
Muller blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Pitakaka's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Muller blocks the body kick.
Muller throws a jab when Pitakaka was well out of range.
Pitakaka pushes Muller away with a front kick.
Pitakaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Muller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pitakaka moves out of range as Muller throws a body kick.
Pitakaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pitakaka has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka slips a straight right by Muller.#T1#
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitakaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Muller moves out of range.
That kick from Pitakaka tenderised Muller's leg. Muller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Muller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pitakaka.
Muller blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka moves out of range of the body kick from Muller.
Pitakaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Muller works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitakaka throws a front kick that sends Muller stumbling back into the cage.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitakaka is just out of range.#T2#
Pitakaka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick which misses Muller's front leg but catches the back leg as Muller tries to avoid it.
Pitakaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muller only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Muller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Muller duly obliges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka ducks right into an uppercut from Muller.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pitakaka. That's going to slow Muller down.
Muller scores with a punch to the head.
Muller moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Muller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pitakaka punishes Muller's body with a nice straight punch.
Pitakaka is looking to land body kicks.
Pitakaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Muller lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Pitakaka saw that one coming.
Pitakaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muller pushes Pitakaka away with a front kick.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Pitakaka's head but Pitakaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muller moves out of range of the body kick.
Pitakaka lands a head kick. Muller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muller.
Muller scores with a nice strike.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pitakaka. Muller shrugs it off though.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitakaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
Muller checks the leg kick.
Muller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
And Pitakaka counters with a quick kick to the body but Muller blocks it.#T4#
Muller misses with a few strikes there.
Muller misses with a body shot.
Pitakaka scores with a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a nice head kick!
Muller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pitakaka checks it well.
Pitakaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pitakaka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muller throws a body punch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Muller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitakaka. Pitakaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Muller moved away.
Muller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muller throws a front kick aimed at Pitakaka's knee but Pitakaka avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller tries a low kick but Pitakaka avoids it.
Muller jabs Pitakaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Pitakaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muller throws a hook but Pitakaka avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Muller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pitakaka doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Pitakaka dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Muller tests Pitakaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pitakaka avoids the body shot from Muller.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Muller's head.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Elijah Pitakaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Muller lands with a good body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Muller might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pitakaka has got the better of the exchanges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muller.
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitakaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muller.
Muller misses with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka scores with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Pitakaka's head but Pitakaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Muller throws a head kick that half lands.
Pitakaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muller's calf.#T1#
A left lands for Muller.
Pitakaka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Muller.
Pitakaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muller throws a wild body kick that Pitakaka sees coming a mile off.
Muller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Muller throws a leg kick but Pitakaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Muller moves out of range.
Pitakaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muller. That did some damage!
Nice body kick there by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka thumps Muller with a low kick.
Muller checks a leg kick.
Pitakaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pitakaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muller.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Muller just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller dips to his left and cracks Pitakaka with an uppercut!
Pitakaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Muller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but Muller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Muller connects with a right hand. Pitakaka shakes it off.
A low kick from Pitakaka is predictable there
and Muller counters with a left to the body.
Pitakaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muller stuns Pitakaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pitakaka takes a step back to recover.
Pitakaka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Muller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muller throws the kick towards the body but Pitakaka avoids it.
Muller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Muller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pitakaka sprawls well initially but Muller persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Muller is trying to control. Pitakaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitakaka is trying to stand back up but Muller is controlling him
Pitakaka trying to hold on to Muller's head to control him but Muller postures up.
Muller controlling the action here.
Muller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pitakaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muller. #SUB2#
Muller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pitakaka defends it well.
Muller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muller drops an elbow to the side of Pitakaka's head.
Muller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pitakaka is staying active underneath Muller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Muller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Muller lands a nice short elbow.#ES#
Pitakaka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitakaka.
Muller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pitakaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Pitakaka saw that one coming.
Muller throws a low kick but Pitakaka moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Muller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bode Muller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pitakaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Muller stuns Pitakaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pitakaka lands a high kick!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Muller moves out of range.
Muller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Muller shoots in looking for a takedown. Pitakaka tries to sprawl out of it but Muller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pitakaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Pitakaka is looking to land body kicks.
Pitakaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muller.
Nice cross by Pitakaka.#T1#
Muller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Pitakaka misses
and Muller counters with a nice uppercut.
Muller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
Pitakaka looks for the body kick but Muller saw that one coming.
Muller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pitakaka walks into a left hand.
Pitakaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pitakaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Muller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Pitakaka tries to move into range but Muller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Muller moves out of range of the body kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries to work over Muller's front leg with a kick but Muller checks it.
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller shoots in but Pitakaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pitakaka leaves Muller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Elijah Pitakaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bode Muller.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muller checks a leg kick.
Muller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pitakaka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Muller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Pitakaka moves away and avoids it.
Pitakaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Muller is able to avoid easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Muller tests Pitakaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pitakaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muller throws out the jab.
Muller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pitakaka can pounce on him.
Pitakaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka wants to land a leg kick but Muller is out of range.
Pitakaka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Muller. That one must have hurt.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Pitakaka's head but Pitakaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that Muller semi-blocks. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitakaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muller misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Muller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pitakaka's guard.
Muller stops Pitakaka from standing up.
Muller stands up over Pitakaka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Muller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pitakaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitakaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller works over Pitakaka with some ground and pound from guard.
Muller stopping the sweep attempt from Pitakaka.
Bode Muller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bode Muller.
I think Muller 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Elijah Pitakaka!
Elijah Pitakaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Del Rosario and Elijah Pitakaka. Pitakaka has chosen my dick as his entrance music. Elijah Pitakaka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

194 cm
27 yrs
248 lbs

189 cm
32 yrs
217 lbs

Del Rosario

Pitakaka

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Shane Del Rosario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Pitakaka forces Del Rosario back against the cage and clinches.

Pitakaka jumps guard and drags Del Rosario to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pitakaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Del Rosario controls the pace.
We've been hearing that Del Rosario has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pitakaka is trying to control the position but Del Rosario postures up.
Del Rosario sitting in guard here, content to control.
Del Rosario wants to pass the guard but Pitakaka is keeping the position.
Del Rosario controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pitakaka being controlled here, momentarily.
Pitakaka has his hands on Del Rosario's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Rosario passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka trying to control here.
Del Rosario is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pitakaka wants to control but Del Rosario is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pitakaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pitakaka.
Del Rosario looking to pass the guard.
Del Rosario engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario preventing the sweep.
Pitakaka controls Del Rosario momentarily but Del Rosario frees himself.
Pitakaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Pitakaka trying to keep a closed guard but Del Rosario is proving a slippery customer.
Del Rosario sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka pulls Del Rosario in close to his closed guard and prevents Del Rosario from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pitakaka controls Del Rosario momentarily but Del Rosario frees himself.
Pitakaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka is trying to control the position but Del Rosario postures up.
Pitakaka keeping full guard, as Del Rosario tries to pass.
Del Rosario's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Del Rosario got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pitakaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Del Rosario has managed to get both his arms back between Pitakaka's legs - danger averted.
Pitakaka trying to control the position here.
Del Rosario looking to pass the guard.
Del Rosario is fighting to break Pitakaka's control of his arms but Pitakaka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Del Rosario trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitakaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitakaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pitakaka holds on and takes a little breather.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka controls Del Rosario momentarily but Del Rosario frees himself.
Del Rosario wants to control from the top but Pitakaka keeps moving.
Pitakaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Del Rosario controls the pace.
Pitakaka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pitakaka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario slips nicely into half guard.
Del Rosario wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitakaka keeps working.
Pitakaka wants to control the action here but instead Del Rosario manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (3) vs (0) Pitakaka
Pitakaka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pitakaka reaches up to try and control the position but Del Rosario seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pitakaka rolls and tries to escape and now Del Rosario has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Del Rosario (6) vs (0) Pitakaka
Del Rosario controlling well, preventing Pitakaka from escaping the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka just trying to survive but Del Rosario is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Del Rosario is looking to control Pitakaka but Pitakaka is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pitakaka looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Pitakaka do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Del Rosario not allowing Pitakaka to control his hands.
Del Rosario just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka turns into Del Rosario and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (6) vs (2) Pitakaka
Del Rosario has control of Pitakaka's left arm, preventing Pitakaka from doing any damage.
Del Rosario is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pitakaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Pitakaka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pitakaka is continuing to stall.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Rosario controlling Pitakaka's posture.
Pitakaka stays in close to Del Rosario's body and controls the position.
Del Rosario is adopting a defensive guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario looking to control.
Del Rosario has his hands on Pitakaka's head, controlling the position.
Del Rosario wants to sweep here but Pitakaka controlling him for the moment.
Del Rosario trying to control the position here.
Pitakaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pitakaka wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
Del Rosario looking to control.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
More stalling from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Rosario is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Rosario pulls Pitakaka in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Del Rosario takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Shane Del Rosario decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Balrog Johnson and Elijah Pitakaka. Johnson's entrance music is Gary Clark Jr. - Bright Lights . A fine choice. Pitakaka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by my dick. On his way into the cage it seems that Balrog Johnson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Balrog Johnson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

192 cm
46 yrs
216 lbs

189 cm
32 yrs
217 lbs

Johnson

Pitakaka

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Balrog Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Pitakaka closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.

Pitakaka jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Pitakaka is keeping the position.
Pitakaka told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pitakaka trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Pitakaka is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Pitakaka is keeping the position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Pitakaka keeps moving.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitakaka is keeping the position for now.
Johnson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pitakaka holds on and takes a little breather.
Pitakaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Pitakaka pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Pitakaka is keeping the position.
Pitakaka trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pitakaka keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitakaka is retaining full guard.
Pitakaka pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson won't allow Pitakaka to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pitakaka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Pitakaka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitakaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitakaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pitakaka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson trying to control but Pitakaka is working from the bottom.

Pitakaka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (3) vs (0) Pitakaka

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Pitakaka tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitakaka keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pitakaka sneaks back into half guard.
Pitakaka wants to get back to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pitakaka is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pitakaka avoid being mounted?
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pitakaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Pitakaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (3) vs (4) Pitakaka
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Pitakaka won't let him.
Pitakaka has good solid back control here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pitakaka.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka is continuing to stall.
Pitakaka has the hooks in. Johnson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Johnson tries to roll but Pitakaka sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The adventures of Pitakaka the control monster continue. Boring.
Pitakaka is not going to allow Johnson to sit and survive in this position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pitakaka controlling the positon.
Pitakaka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Pitakaka is persistently looking for the submission but Johnson is defending it well.
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
Pitakaka has the hooks in. Johnson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Johnson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pitakaka wins on points by 4 to 3.
Elijah Pitakaka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ross Maxwell and Elijah Pitakaka. Maxwell comes into the arena with Sonne - Rammstein blaring out of the sound system. Pitakaka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. my dick kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

196 cm
41 yrs
258 lbs

189 cm
32 yrs
217 lbs

Maxwell

Pitakaka

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ross Maxwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Pitakaka closes the distance and pushes Maxwell back into the cage.
Pitakaka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maxwell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pitakaka gets underhooks to prevent Maxwell's takedown attempt.
Maxwell is looking to take this one to the mat.

Pitakaka pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitakaka being controlled here, momentarily.
Maxwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitakaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Maxwell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitakaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell looking to sit in guard and control but Pitakaka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maxwell (0) vs (2) Pitakaka
Pitakaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pitakaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maxwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pitakaka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maxwell is controlling Pitakaka's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka looking to pass the guard.
Pitakaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maxwell pulls Pitakaka in close to prevent any damage.
Maxwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maxwell (2) vs (2) Pitakaka

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maxwell is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pitakaka still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pitakaka has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maxwell (2) vs (6) Pitakaka
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell is trying to escape the position but Pitakaka is controlling the position.
Maxwell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Maxwell (2) vs (8) Pitakaka
Pitakaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pitakaka moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Maxwell (2) vs (11) Pitakaka
What can Maxwell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell can't escape the position.
Pitakaka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pitakaka not allowing Maxwell to control his hands.
Pitakaka has the hooks in. Maxwell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pitakaka keeps control of the position easily here as Maxwell tries to buck him off.
Pitakaka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Will Pitakaka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maxwell is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pitakaka tries to keep control of the position but Maxwell is staying busy.
Maxwell just trying to survive but Pitakaka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pitakaka has the hooks in. Maxwell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pitakaka controlling from the back.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pitakaka's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Maxwell is holding onto Pitakaka's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pitakaka controlling the positon.
Pitakaka is trying to control but Maxwell is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pitakaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maxwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pitakaka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maxwell regains half guard.
Pitakaka is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maxwell!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maxwell (2) vs (14) Pitakaka
Pitakaka fails to move to back control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to hold on but Pitakaka postures up.
Pitakaka content just to control the position here.
Maxwell tries to lock up and control but Pitakaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Maxwell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Maxwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pitakaka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pitakaka trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to lock up and control but Pitakaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pitakaka is stalling here but it's allowed Maxwell to get half guard.
Pitakaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maxwell keeps working.
Pitakaka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pitakaka works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maxwell (2) vs (17) Pitakaka

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is trying to escape the mount.
Pitakaka avoids the attempt from Maxwell to control.
Pitakaka controlling the position easily from mount.
Maxwell tries to lock up and control but Pitakaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka controlling the pace for now.
Pitakaka wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Maxwell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maxwell (2) vs (20) Pitakaka
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
More stalling from Pitakaka.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka is hanging on to Maxwell's back as he tries to escape.
Pitakaka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to escape but Pitakaka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Pitakaka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pitakaka is hanging on to Maxwell's back as he tries to escape.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Will Pitakaka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maxwell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maxwell tries to get to full guard but Pitakaka has control of the leg.
Maxwell wants to control but Pitakaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maxwell is trying to get back to full guard.
Maxwell is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pitakaka wins on points by 20 to 2.
Elijah Pitakaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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