Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 277: Resistance
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1#
Volpicelli throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
Freeman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Volpicelli misses with a wild combination.
Freeman cracks Volpicelli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Volpicelli is avoiding it.
A jab from Freeman misses.
Volpicelli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Volpicelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volpicelli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Freeman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Freeman throws a shot to the body.
Freeman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volpicelli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volpicelli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volpicelli.
Freeman throws a jab but it's blocked by Volpicelli.
It seemed like Volpicelli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volpicelli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Volpicelli misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Volpicelli slips a straight right by Freeman.
Volpicelli throws out a powerful jab.
Good shot there by Freeman.
Volpicelli walks into a straight right hand from Freeman.
Freeman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Freeman lands a jab.#ROC#
Volpicelli is rocked!
Freeman cracks a nice hook into Volpicelli's ribs.
Volpicelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Freeman finish him?
Volpicelli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Freeman fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Volpicelli to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Volpicelli looks to clinch but Freeman throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Volpicelli taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gavin Freeman!
Gavin Freeman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXV
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Volpicelli throws a push kick but Tupper slaps the foot to one side.
Volpicelli throws a lazy right hand but Tupper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tupper is looking to clinch but Volpicelli is avoiding it.
Volpicelli catches Tupper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch but Volpicelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Tupper forces Volpicelli back against the cage and clinches.
Volpicelli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volpicelli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volpicelli can't find room to land a body shot as Tupper controls the action.
Volpicelli tries a knee to the head but Tupper blocks it.
Volpicelli misses with the head strike.
Tupper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volpicelli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Volpicelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupper.
Volpicelli misses with a body punch.
Volpicelli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volpicelli throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volpicelli crunches a lovely knee into Tupper's ribcage.#T1#
Volpicelli works on Tupper's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Tupper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volpicelli slips under a jab.
Tupper wants to clinch.
Volpicelli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volpicelli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Volpicelli misses.
Volpicelli fails to land with a series of punches.
Tupper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tupper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volpicelli moves away.
Tupper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Volpicelli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tupper is out of range.
Tupper avoids the body shot from Volpicelli.
Tupper lands a head kick. Volpicelli smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Volpicelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volpicelli.#CL#
Tupper gets tackled into the cage by Volpicelli. Volpicelli maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Tupper breaks the clinch.
Volpicelli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tupper. Tupper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch but Volpicelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volpicelli swings for the body but Tupper moves out of range.
Tupper throws a solid leg kick but Volpicelli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tupper.
Tupper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tupper misses with a double jab.
Volpicelli takes a swing at Tupper's ribcage but misses.
Volpicelli throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Volpicelli is predictable there
and Tupper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tupper misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Volpicelli trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Tupper avoids the elbow strike from Volpicelli, against the cage.
Tupper blocks the elbow strike.
Volpicelli lands an elbow inside.
Volpicelli controlling the action here for a moment.
Tupper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tupper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tupper tries to break the clinch but Volpicelli is controlling the position.
Volpicelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Volpicelli pushes off an throws an elbow but Tupper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tupper prevents a body shot from Volpicelli.
Tupper has had enough of the clinch but Volpicelli keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Tupper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volpicelli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tupper.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volpicelli swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4##CL2#
Tupper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Tupper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tupper misses with the combination.
Volpicelli is looking for a counter combo.
Tupper lands with a kick to the temple. Volpicelli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tupper is looking to clinch but Volpicelli is avoiding it.
Volpicelli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Volpicelli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volpicelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Tupper.#CL2#
Tupper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volpicelli, pushing him back against the cage.
Volpicelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Tupper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volpicelli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tupper is defending well for now.
Tupper holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gianpaolo Volpicelli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Volpicelli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tupper tries to clinch but Volpicelli moves out of range.
Tupper tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tupper tries to clinch there but Volpicelli circles away.
Tupper ducks under a wild hook from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli throws a head kick but Tupper moves out of range.
Tupper looks for the body kick but Volpicelli saw that one coming.
Volpicelli is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tupper throws a head kick but Volpicelli moves out of range.
Volpicelli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupper.
Volpicelli moves out of range of the body kick.
Volpicelli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tupper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tupper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tupper tries to clinch there but Volpicelli circles away.
As Tupper backs away, Volpicelli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Tupper blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper checks a low kick from Volpicelli.#CL2#
Tupper moves into the clinch.
Volpicelli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Volpicelli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tupper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Volpicelli has Tupper pressed against the cage, preventing Tupper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volpicelli.
Tupper is trying to break the clinch but Volpicelli is controlling him.#BC2#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tupper ducks under a wild hook from Volpicelli.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupper.
Volpicelli throws a push kick but Tupper slaps the foot to one side.
Tupper throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Volpicelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tupper.
Volpicelli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Volpicelli duly obliges.
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!
Tupper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Tupper closes the distance and pushes Volpicelli back into the cage.
Tupper blocks a body shot from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli tries to land knees in the clinch but Tupper avoids the damage to the body.
Tupper throws a punch but it's blocked by Volpicelli. #BC2#
Tupper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volpicelli throws a hook to the side of Tupper's head but Tupper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volpicelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupper.
Volpicelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupper throws a sloppy head kick and Volpicelli moves out of range easily.
Tupper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Volpicelli counters with a crisp one two that drops Tupper! Volpicelli thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tupper to his feet! Tupper is in big trouble!#ROC#
Tupper is rocked!
Volpicelli fails to land with a series of punches.
Tupper is still on wobbly legs! Can Volpicelli finish him?
Tupper drops his hands for a split second and Volpicelli immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Tupper face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Volpicelli follows up with a right hand that knocks Tupper into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
Gianpaolo Volpicelli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC 261: Obey
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Volpicelli tries to move into range but Potter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Volpicelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Potter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volpicelli ducks under a wild hook from Potter.
Potter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volpicelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Potter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Volpicelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Potter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volpicelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Volpicelli dives in and scores a takedown into Potter's guard.
Potter wants to sweep here but Volpicelli controlling him for the moment.
Volpicelli pushes down on Potter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Volpicelli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Potter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter moves into full guard. #T1#
Volpicelli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Volpicelli is pressing down on Potter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Potter is holding on for now.
Potter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Volpicelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Volpicelli throwing strikes from guard but Potter blocks nicely.
Potter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Potter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Volpicelli is aware though and is defending well.
Potter wants to sweep here but Volpicelli controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Volpicelli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Potter controls Volpicelli momentarily but Volpicelli frees himself.
Volpicelli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Volpicelli trying to control the action but Potter is working from the bottom.
Potter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Potter sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Potter gets full guard.
Potter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Volpicelli manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Potter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volpicelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volpicelli wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Potter is now in half guard.
Potter wants to free his trapped foot but Volpicelli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Potter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Volpicelli is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Potter is just content to waste time from the top position. Volpicelli takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Volpicelli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Potter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Potter controls the position from side control.
Potter tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potter taking a breather here.
Volpicelli tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Potter easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Potter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Potter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Volpicelli was covering up waiting for the punch and Potter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Potter trying to control the position from guard on top but Volpicelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Potter tries to advance to mount but Volpicelli denies him.
Volpicelli manages to get back to half guard.
Alexander Potter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli tries to get to full guard but Potter has control of the leg.
Potter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volpicelli keeps working.
Volpicelli moves into full guard. #T1#
Potter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volpicelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Potter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Volpicelli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Potter controls the pace.
Potter trying to control but Volpicelli is working from the bottom.
Volpicelli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Potter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Potter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volpicelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Potter is keeping the position for now.
Potter looking for a sweep. Not yet Potter, not yet. #T2#
Volpicelli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Volpicelli wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
Volpicelli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Potter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Volpicelli looking to sit in guard and control but Potter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Potter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Potter stopping the sweep attempt from Volpicelli.#T3#
Potter passes Volpicelli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Potter is looking to take a break and control but Volpicelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volpicelli tries to roll over but Potter keeps him under control.
Potter is trying to control. Volpicelli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Volpicelli is looking for a sweep. Potter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volpicelli keeps trying to improve his position.
Potter is trying to control the action in half guard but Volpicelli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Volpicelli is trying to stand up here but Potter is controlling him well.
Potter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Potter controlling from mount.
Potter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Volpicelli for as long as he can get away with.
Potter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Potter looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Potter avoids the attempt from Volpicelli to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volpicelli is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Potter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Potter dominated that second round.
That's time! Potter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Volpicelli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Potter scores with a hook to the body. Volpicelli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Volpicelli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Potter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Volpicelli is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Potter dives into side control. #REVB#
Volpicelli prevents Potter from moving into mount.
Volpicelli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Potter's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter is looking to take a break and control but Volpicelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Potter trying to mount his opponent but Volpicelli defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volpicelli wants to control but Potter is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Potter trying to control the action but Volpicelli is working from the bottom.
Volpicelli is trying to control but can't.
Volpicelli wants to improve his position but Potter is controlling well.
Potter not doing much here.
Volpicelli is positioning himself well to prevent Potter advancing to mount.
Volpicelli wants to improve his position but Potter is controlling well.
Volpicelli is refusing to be controlled, as Potter sits in half guard.
Volpicelli wants to control but Potter is keeping busy.
Alexander Potter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Potter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Potter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Potter trying to control but Volpicelli is having none of it.
Potter controlling from mount. #T3#
Potter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Potter controlling the position easily from mount.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volpicelli is looking to escape.
Potter avoids the attempt from Volpicelli to control.#T4#
Volpicelli flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Volpicelli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Potter controlling from mount.
Volpicelli is squirming around, avoiding Potter's attempts to control the action.
Potter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Volpicelli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volpicelli is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Potter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Potter 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Potter!

Event: DUEL#36 Hallick vs Lapu
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
A head kick by Volpicelli misses
and Jalgratas counters with a stiff right hand.
Jalgratas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jalgratas ducks under a wild hook from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Jalgratas.
Volpicelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jalgratas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jalgratas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volpicelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Jalgratas lands with a cross.
Volpicelli takes a kick to the side of the head.
Volpicelli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalgratas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jalgratas lands with a cross.
Volpicelli lands a head kick!
Jalgratas lands a leg kick that knocks Volpicelli off balance momentarily.
Volpicelli scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Volpicelli connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jalgratas. Volpicelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jalgratas tries a low kick but Volpicelli avoids it.
Volpicelli takes a swing at Jalgratas's ribcage but misses.
Jalgratas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volpicelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jalgratas.
Volpicelli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jalgratas rather than just go for the knockout.
Jalgratas connects with a single shot there.
Volpicelli looks to land a combination but Jalgratas avoids it well.
Jalgratas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jalgratas.
Jalgratas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jalgratas moves out of range of the body kick.
Jalgratas throws a leg kick but Volpicelli moved away.
It seemed like Volpicelli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jalgratas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volpicelli moves away.
Volpicelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jalgratas moves away.
Jalgratas lands a body shot.
Jalgratas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalgratas looks to land a left hand but Volpicelli moved out of range nicely.
Volpicelli throws a shot from downtown. Jalgratas moves away and avoids it.
Jalgratas misses with a straight left. #CL#
Jalgratas darts in and clinches Volpicelli up against the cage.
Jalgratas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volpicelli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jalgratas throws a punch but it's blocked by Volpicelli.
A hook to the body from Volpicelli.
Jalgratas lands a knee to the body.
Volpicelli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Volpicelli misses with a body punch.
Jalgratas stalling against the cage.
Jalgratas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Volpicelli in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jalgratas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jalgratas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jalgratas scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Volpicelli breaks the clinch.
Volpicelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Jalgratas 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.
Volpicelli loads up on a big right hand but Jalgratas slips the punch.
Jalgratas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volpicelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volpicelli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jalgratas misses with a leg kick
and Jalgratas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jalgratas throws out a loose jab but Volpicelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalgratas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volpicelli misses with a wild body shot.
Volpicelli misses with a wild combination.
Jalgratas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jalgratas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Volpicelli avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Jalgratas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jalgratas scores with a three punch combo!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jalgratas connects with a leg kick. Volpicelli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jalgratas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volpicelli.
Jalgratas scores with a three punch combo!
Volpicelli walks into a stiff left hand from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas moves forwards but Volpicelli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Volpicelli throws a body shot but no joy.
Volpicelli misses with a body shot
and Jalgratas counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volpicelli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jalgratas misses with a body kick.
Good work by Jalgratas as he checks the leg kick.
Volpicelli throws a shot from downtown. Jalgratas moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Jalgratas clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaan Jalgratas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jalgratas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jalgratas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volpicelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jalgratas scores with a head kick. Volpicelli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jalgratas tries to clinch there but Volpicelli circles away.
Volpicelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jalgratas was well out of range. Poor timing from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jalgratas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volpicelli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jalgratas lands a nice shot that snaps Volpicelli's head back.
Jalgratas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Volpicelli is rocked!#TD#
Jalgratas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Volpicelli to the mat! Volpicelli manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Volpicelli is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Volpicelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Jalgratas finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jalgratas lands a knee to the head.
Jalgratas lands a big knee! That's hurt Volpicelli! Oh, he's all over the place! Jalgratas lands another knee that sends Volpicelli to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaan Jalgratas!

Event: DUEL#29 Riccuito vs Kuzmenko
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Washington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Washington tries to clinch there but Volpicelli circles away.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volpicelli.
Washington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington avoids the head kick by Volpicelli.
Washington went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Washington darts in and clinches Volpicelli up against the cage.#BC#
Washington breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Volpicelli drives through with a takedown into Washington's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Washington uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volpicelli throws a leg kick that misses.
Washington throws a lazy head kick
and Volpicelli counters with a left and a right that stings Washington.
Washington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Washington is looking to clinch but Volpicelli is avoiding it.
Volpicelli misses with a leg kick
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Washington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Washington wants to take a breather but Volpicelli is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Volpicelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Volpicelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volpicelli is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volpicelli trying to control from the bottom.
Volpicelli tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
Volpicelli is staying active underneath Washington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volpicelli has hold of Washington's hands but Washington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Washington there.
Washington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Washington is trying to control. Volpicelli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Volpicelli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Washington 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.
Washington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washington is looking to pass Volpicelli's guard but actually Volpicelli recovers to full guard.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volpicelli is keeping the position for now.
Volpicelli is trying to control the position but Washington postures up.
Washington wants to control from the top but Volpicelli keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Volpicelli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Volpicelli has control of Washington's left arm, preventing Washington from doing any damage.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Volpicelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Volpicelli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volpicelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volpicelli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washington manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Washington has control of Volpicelli's left arm, preventing Volpicelli from doing any damage. #T4#
Volpicelli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washington keeping full guard, as Volpicelli tries to pass.
Volpicelli won't allow Washington to get back to his feet.
Washington is pulling down on Volpicelli's head to control his posture.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Volpicelli from controlling successfully.
Washington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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 Denver Washington 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.
#R2#
Washington shoots in for a double leg but Volpicelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Denver Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volpicelli has a takedown stuffed.
Washington wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washington. #CL#
Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Volpicelli throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington lands with a straight right. Volpicelli didn't see that one coming.
Volpicelli scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Washington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volpicelli circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volpicelli throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown. Volpicelli tries to sprawl out of it but Washington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volpicelli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volpicelli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Washington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volpicelli circles away.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington with a poor takedown
and Volpicelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington fails with the takedown.
Volpicelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washington circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Volpicelli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Washington to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Volpicelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington trying to stand up but can't free himself from Volpicelli's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volpicelli keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully. #T2#
Volpicelli managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Volpicelli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Volpicelli pushes a forearm under Washington's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Washington is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
During a confident post fight interview, Gianpaolo Volpicelli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Denver Washington spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to call it. I want to thank the fans for all the support '.

Event: DUEL#24 Lopez vs Matthews
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Balkon misses the jab.
Balkon checks a low kick from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli looks for the body kick but Balkon saw that one coming.
A low kick from Volpicelli misses
and Balkon counters with a right hand to the body.
Volpicelli tries to work over Balkon's front leg with a kick but Balkon checks it.
Volpicelli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Balkon counters with a stiff right hand.
Volpicelli moves out of range of the strikes.
Balkon tries to bum rush Volpicelli with a series of wild strikes but Volpicelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balkon misses with a hook
and Volpicelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Volpicelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Balkon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balkon tries a head kick but it misses.
Volpicelli misses with a leg kick
and Balkon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volpicelli misses with a left hand
and Balkon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volpicelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balkon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Volpicelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Balkon misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Balkon lands a head kick. Volpicelli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Balkon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Balkon misses with an uppercut. Volpicelli saw that one coming.#CL2#
Balkon clinches.
Balkon lands a left hand.
Volpicelli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balkon avoids it.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but Volpicelli blocks it.
Volpicelli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volpicelli struggles to land a body shot inside as Balkon controls his hands.
Balkon can't find room to land a body shot as Volpicelli controls the action.
Volpicelli goes for a takedown attempt but Balkon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balkon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volpicelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Volpicelli is predictable there
letting Balkon counter with a right hand.
Volpicelli ducks under a wild hook from Balkon.
Volpicelli misses with a wild body shot.
Balkon looks to land a right hand but Volpicelli moved out of range.
Volpicelli clobbers Balkon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volpicelli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Volpicelli backs off Balkon throws a huge counter combo but Volpicelli manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Volpicelli looks to land a combination but Balkon avoids it well.
Balkon throws a hook but Volpicelli avoids it easily.
Volpicelli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Balkon 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.
Volpicelli fails with the takedown
and Balkon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianpaolo Volpicelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volpicelli swings for the body but Balkon moves out of range.
Volpicelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balkon lands a head shot.
Volpicelli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Balkon.#ROC2#
Volpicelli is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Balkon. Those never looked like landing.
Balkon throws a body punch but Volpicelli moves out of range.
Volpicelli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Balkon misses with an uppercut.
Balkon connects with the punch.#T3#
A jab from Balkon misses.
Balkon swinging wildly here.
Balkon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Volpicelli jabs at Balkon's body.
Volpicelli misses with a wild body shot.
Volpicelli moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBalkon.
Volpicelli scores with a leg kick.
Volpicelli throws a lazy body kick
and Volpicelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marian Balkon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balkon avoids the body shot from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balkon moves away.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volpicelli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Balkon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balkon misses with a hook
and Volpicelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Balkon.
Volpicelli tries to clinch there but Balkon circles away.
Balkon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Volpicelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volpicelli blocks a jab.
Balkon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balkon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volpicelli misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Balkon.
Balkon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volpicelli takes a swing at Balkon's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Volpicelli tries to keep at a distance but Balkon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Balkon prevents a body shot from Volpicelli.
Balkon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Balkon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the head but Volpicelli blocks with his arms.
Balkon lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Balkon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balkon throws a head kick that half lands.
Volpicelli slips under a jab from Balkon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marian Balkon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Balkon checks a low kick from Volpicelli.
Balkon throws the left hand but Volpicelli avoids the punch easily.
Balkon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volpicelli's hands.
Balkon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balkon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Balkon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volpicelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Balkon.
Volpicelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Balkon circles away.
Volpicelli is looking to wear down Balkon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Balkon loads up on a big right hand but Volpicelli slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Volpicelli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volpicelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volpicelli throws a series of punches but Balkon moves out of range.
Volpicelli tries to clinch but Balkon moves out of range.
Balkon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volpicelli can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Balkon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volpicelli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volpicelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Balkon misses.
Balkon swinging wildly here. #T1#
Volpicelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volpicelli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Balkon 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.
Volpicelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balkon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volpicelli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balkon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volpicelli is looking to counter punch.
Volpicelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Balkon throws an off balance right hand
and Volpicelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volpicelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balkon.
Balkon looks to land a right hand but Volpicelli moved out of range.
Volpicelli thinks about countering with a head kick.
Balkon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volpicelli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Balkon does no damage.
A big left from Balkon misses. #T2#
Volpicelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volpicelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volpicelli throws a head kick that Balkon semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Balkon misses.
Balkon with a hook.
Balkon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volpicelli throws out the jab.
Volpicelli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Volpicelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balkon lands a really nice looking cross but Volpicelli seems unphased.
Balkon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Balkon stuns Volpicelli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Balkon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Volpicelli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balkon.
Balkon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crunch! Volpicelli slams his shin into Balkon's torso.
Balkon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Balkon's corner calls for a 1-2. Balkon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Volpicelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Volpicelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Balkon is out of range and Volpicelli settles back down.
Volpicelli seems to have got his legs back now.
Balkon throws a hook to the side of Volpicelli's head but Volpicelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volpicelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volpicelli.
Balkon looks to land a combination but Volpicelli avoids it well.
Volpicelli misses with a wild body shot.
Volpicelli defending well as Balkon loads up on a big left hand.
Balkon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Balkon there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Volpicelli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balkon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volpicelli scrambles back to his feet.
Volpicelli blocks a head kick by Balkon.
Balkon lands a nice shot to the body.
Volpicelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balkon.
Volpicelli throws out a loose jab but Balkon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balkon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Volpicelli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkon looks to throw the jab but Volpicelli is out of range. #T4#
Volpicelli throws a head kick that misses.
Balkon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Balkon lunges at Volpicelli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volpicelli's hand.
A big right from Volpicelli misses.
Balkon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balkon missing with a left hand there. Volpicelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volpicelli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick from Volpicelli misses.
Volpicelli moves out of range as Balkon strikes.
Volpicelli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Balkon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volpicelli.
Volpicelli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volpicelli thuds a left hand into Balkon's body.
A lazy left from Balkon finds it's target.
Balkon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Volpicelli throws a combination that misses
and Balkon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balkon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volpicelli on the side of the head.
Balkon misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marian Balkon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Balkon throws a series of punches but Volpicelli moves out of range.
Balkon digs a good hook to Volpicelli's body.
A punch lands to the side of Volpicelli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volpicelli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volpicelli misses with a series of wild punches.
Balkon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balkon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volpicelli slips a straight right by Balkon.
A low kick from Volpicelli misses
and Balkon counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli feints and then cracks Balkon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balkon down.
Balkon moves away from the strike by Volpicelli.
Volpicelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balkon.
Volpicelli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Balkon just manages to avoid it.
Volpicelli lands a body shot.
Balkon tries to clinch but Volpicelli is having none of it. #T1#
Balkon ducks under a wild hook from Volpicelli.#TD#
Volpicelli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Balkon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Volpicelli wants to control from the top but Balkon keeps moving.
Volpicelli wants to pass the guard but Balkon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Volpicelli drops back, looking for a kneebar! Balkon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Balkon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Balkon! #REVB#
Balkon in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Volpicelli is looking for a sweep.
Balkon is looking to take a break and control but Volpicelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volpicelli is being controlled here.
Volpicelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Balkon decides to stand back up. Balkon steps back and let's Volpicelli get back to his feet.
Volpicelli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Balkon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Balkon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
A punch combination from Balkon misses.
Balkon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volpicelli is looking to score with low kicks.
Volpicelli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Volpicelli takes a swing at Balkon's ribcage but misses.
Balkon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balkon checks a low kick from Volpicelli.
Marian Balkon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balkon cracks Volpicelli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Volpicelli misses.
Balkon cracks Volpicelli with an open hand slap.
Balkon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balkon lands a really nice looking cross but Volpicelli seems unphased.
Volpicelli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Balkon counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Balkon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volpicelli looks to land a right hand but Balkon moved out of range.
Balkon throws a looping overhand right but Volpicelli ducks down to avoid it.
Volpicelli slips a straight right by Balkon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balkon lands a right hook to the body.
Balkon lunges at Volpicelli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volpicelli's hand.
Balkon missing with a left hand there. Volpicelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balkon swinging wildly here.
Balkon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Balkon misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volpicelli.
Balkon with a nice cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marian Balkon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balkon 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marian Balkon!
Marian Balkon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL#19 Army vs Summers
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1##TD#
Washington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Washington wants to control but Volpicelli is keeping him busy.
Volpicelli struggling a bit here.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Volpicelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Washington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Volpicelli is not content to let Washington control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli trying his best to control but Washington has mounted him.
Volpicelli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Washington.
We've been hearing that Washington has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Washington landing strikes from the mount.
Washington lands a heavy elbow.
Volpicelli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Washington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Washington wants to finish this one by submission but Volpicelli is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Washington. #SUB#
Washington is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Volpicelli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Volpicelli really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Washington working for a submission but Volpicelli is keeping him at bay.
Washington tries to control but Volpicelli wriggling away. #T2#
Volpicelli can't escape the position. #SUB#
Washington is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Volpicelli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Volpicelli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Volpicelli regains half guard.
Washington is thwarting Volpicelli's attempts to control the position.
Washington wants to free his trapped foot but Volpicelli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Volpicelli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington.
Volpicelli is looking to control Washington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volpicelli avoid being mounted?#T3#
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Volpicelli is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Washington is trying to work for a kimura but Volpicelli is defending well.
Washington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volpicelli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Volpicelli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washington manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Washington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4##SUB#
Washington is looking for a triangle but Volpicelli pushes his legs off easily.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Volpicelli advances to half guard.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Volpicelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volpicelli is looking to advance position but Washington won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Volpicelli is just content to waste time from the top position. Washington takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denver Washington dominated that round.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Volpicelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Volpicelli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.#TD#
Volpicelli gets caught flat footed, as Washington shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volpicelli can do to turn this around?
Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volpicelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington trying to control but Volpicelli is working from the bottom.
Volpicelli pulls Washington in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volpicelli is on top in guard. #REVB#
Volpicelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Washington trying to control the position.
Volpicelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Volpicelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Washington striking from the bottom here.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volpicelli is one step ahead there.
Washington looking to control.
Volpicelli is looking to pass into half guard but Washington pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Washington is in guard.#REVR#
Washington being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Volpicelli looking to control.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Volpicelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volpicelli looking to control.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Volpicelli is keeping the position.
Denver Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volpicelli pulls Washington in close to prevent any damage.
Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volpicelli keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Washington trying to control but Volpicelli is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
The fighters circling - Volpicelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volpicelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volpicelli throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
Washington throws a combination. Volpicelli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Washington has closed the distance and engaged Volpicelli in a clinch. #TD#
Washington successfully pulls guard.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Volpicelli is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington wants to hit a switch here but Volpicelli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Washington there!
Volpicelli unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Volpicelli looking to secure an arm triangle but Washington defends it well. #T4#
Volpicelli avoids the attempt from Washington to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volpicelli works his way to his opponent's back.
Volpicelli lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Volpicelli is riding his opponent, not letting Washington buck him off. #SUB2#
Volpicelli is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Washington has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gianpaolo Volpicelli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Volpicelli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volpicelli avoids the head kick by Washington.
Volpicelli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Washington tries to clinch but Volpicelli is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Volpicelli misses the target.
Volpicelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volpicelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli fails with the takedown.
Washington throws a push kick but Volpicelli slaps the foot to one side.
Volpicelli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volpicelli! But no joy.#T1##TD2#
Volpicelli scores with a takedown into Washington's guard.
Volpicelli wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Volpicelli has passed into side control.
Washington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
It looks like Washington is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Washington is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Volpicelli is concentrating on defense, preventing Washington from advancing position.
Volpicelli wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Washington keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Volpicelli gets full guard.
Washington wants to control from the top but Volpicelli keeps moving.
Washington cracks Volpicelli with a solid left hand.
Washington sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Volpicelli keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Volpicelli controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Washington postures up in Volpicelli's guard and throws a big left but Volpicelli blocks it.
Volpicelli looking for a sweep. Not yet Volpicelli, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Volpicelli, which made it look bad.
Washington is looking to clinch but Volpicelli is avoiding it.
Volpicelli throws a front kick that sends Washington stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washington.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volpicelli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Washington backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volpicelli slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Volpicelli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denver Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volpicelli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Washington swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volpicelli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Volpicelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volpicelli wants it to stay on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gianpaolo Volpicelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volpicelli 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DUEL#14 Myles vs Juan
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Leonidas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volpicelli circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonidas lands with a kick to the temple. Volpicelli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Leonidas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leonidas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Volpicelli misses with a looping left.
Leonidas throws a series of strikes that have Volpicelli backpedaling. #CL#
Leonidas closes the distance and pushes Volpicelli back into the cage.#BC2#
Volpicelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volpicelli misses with an uppercut. Leonidas saw that one coming.
Leonidas throws a quick counter head kick but Volpicelli was just out of range.
Leonidas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volpicelli looks to land a combination but Leonidas avoids it well.
Leonidas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Volpicelli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Leonidas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volpicelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonidas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volpicelli scores with a jab.
We've been told by Leonidas's head coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volpicelli cracks Leonidas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leonidas wants to clinch up but Volpicelli keeps it at a distance.
Leonidas throws a hook but Volpicelli avoids it easily.
Leonidas throws a head kick that misses. #T1##CL#
Leonidas clinches up with Volpicelli and pushes him back against the cage.
Leonidas lands a knee to the head.
Leonidas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volpicelli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Volpicelli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volpicelli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Leonidas landing knees to the body.
Leonidas is pressed up against the cage. Volpicelli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leonidas down to the mat. Leonidas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leonidas misses with a series of wild punches.
Volpicelli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leonidas thows a body kick. Volpicelli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Volpicelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonidas is just out of range.
Leonidas is looking to clinch but Volpicelli is avoiding it.
Volpicelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonidas is just out of range.
Leonidas is looking to clinch but Volpicelli is avoiding it.
Leonidas walks into a straight right hand from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli circles away from the clinch attempt
and Volpicelli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volpicelli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leonidas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Volpicelli.
Leonidas tries to clinch but Volpicelli moves out of range.
Volpicelli catches Leonidas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leonidas is looking to clinch.
Volpicelli avoids the head kick by Leonidas.
Volpicelli loads up on a big right hand but Leonidas slips the punch.
Volpicelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonidas tries to avoid it but Volpicelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonidas to the ground. Leonidas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Leonidas.
Leonidas looks to clinch
and Volpicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonidas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonidas tries to clinch there but Volpicelli circles away.
Leonidas wants to clinch.#T3#
Leonidas blocks a head kick by Volpicelli.
Volpicelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leonidas.
Volpicelli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leonidas tries to land a front kick but Volpicelli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Leonidas tries to clinch there but Volpicelli circles away.
Leonidas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volpicelli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Achilles Leonidas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonidas tries to clinch but Volpicelli moves out of range.
Leonidas lands a head kick!
Volpicelli keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Volpicelli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonidas throws a head kick that misses.
Volpicelli is looking for the big counter here.
Volpicelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonidas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leonidas is breathing heavily.
Volpicelli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leonidas on the side of the head. #T4#
Leonidas tries to clinch but Volpicelli is having none of it.
Leonidas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volpicelli throws a hook to the side of Leonidas's head but Leonidas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volpicelli throws a low kick but Leonidas moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Volpicelli. That snapped Leonidas's head back.
Volpicelli tests Leonidas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonidas dodges the punch combination from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leonidas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Leonidas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Volpicelli throws a nice head kick! #CL2#
Volpicelli has Leonidas up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonidas lands a knee to the body.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Volpicelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonidas is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volpicelli! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gianpaolo Volpicelli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Volpicelli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Leonidas moves into the clinch successfully.
Leonidas lands a nice knee to the body.
Leonidas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volpicelli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Leonidas scores a nice knee to the body.
Volpicelli can't find room to land a body shot as Leonidas controls the action.
Volpicelli managing to block the knees to the body from Leonidas.
Leonidas tries a knee to the head but Volpicelli blocks it.
Volpicelli avoiding damage as Leonidas throws knees to the body.
Leonidas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volpicelli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volpicelli blocks it with crossed arms.
Volpicelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Volpicelli misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Volpicelli lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Leonidas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leonidas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Achilles Leonidas has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Volpicelli creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leonidas's defenses.
Volpicelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leonidas struggles to land a body shot inside as Volpicelli controls his hands.
Volpicelli tries a knee to the head but Leonidas blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A right handed body shot lands from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leonidas.
Volpicelli has a couple of punches blocked by Leonidas.
Volpicelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leonidas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volpicelli is defending well for now.
Leonidas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volpicelli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonidas misses with a knee strike.
Volpicelli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Volpicelli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volpicelli misses with a knee strike.
Volpicelli trying to land knees to the body.
Volpicelli looking to stall.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volpicelli avoids it.#T2#
Volpicelli working Leonidas over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Volpicelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Achilles Leonidas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonidas throws a sloppy head kick and Volpicelli moves out of range easily.
Leonidas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leonidas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volpicelli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leonidas throws a head kick that misses.
Volpicelli scores with a punch to the head.
Volpicelli fails to land the takedown.
Achilles Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volpicelli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leonidas's head.
Leonidas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leonidas avoids the body shot from Volpicelli.
Leonidas tries to clinch up.
Volpicelli lands with a straight right. Leonidas didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Leonidas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Volpicelli finds it's way round the side to connect with Leonidas's head.
Leonidas walks into a left hand.
Volpicelli misses with a hook. Leonidas ducked under it nicely.
Volpicelli scores with a jab to the body.
Volpicelli cracks Leonidas with a good jab.
Volpicelli misses with a body shot.
Leonidas moves out of range of the leg kick from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli lands with a straight right. Leonidas didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Leonidas is rocked!
Volpicelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Leonidas moves into the clinch successfully.
Leonidas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Leonidas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leonidas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Volpicelli unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Leonidas! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Volpicelli is unloading with more strikes now! Leonidas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
Our winner, Gianpaolo Volpicelli, 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.
The defeated Achilles Leonidas had this to say: 'I want to thank my sponsors and all of my fans! My goal every show is to give the crowd an awesome fight. I will grow from this and one day I will become Champion!! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016

#R1#
Anadrade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Volpicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcos Anadrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anadrade tries to clinch
and Volpicelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anadrade 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.
Anadrade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Volpicelli lands a leg kick that knocks Anadrade off balance momentarily.
No luck for Anadrade with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anadrade shoots in for a double leg but Volpicelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Volpicelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anadrade tries to clinch #TD2#
and Volpicelli counters with a single leg into guard. Anadrade didn't expect that.
Volpicelli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Volpicelli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anadrade keeping moving, preventing Volpicelli from controlling successfully. #T1#
Volpicelli advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Volpicelli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anadrade knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anadrade wants to control but Volpicelli postures up.
Volpicelli is staying tight to Anadrade's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Volpicelli trying to control the action but Anadrade is working from the bottom.
Anadrade is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Volpicelli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anadrade is trying to control Volpicelli's posture but Volpicelli avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anadrade tries to buck Volpicelli off but Volpicelli is having none of it.#SUB2#
Volpicelli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Volpicelli has control of an arm but Anadrade manages to advance to Volpicelli's back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Volpicelli just trying to survive but Anadrade is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Anadrade struggling to keep hold of the position.
Volpicelli breaks Anadrade's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Anadrade controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volpicelli stopping the sweep attempt from Anadrade.
Anadrade has Volpicelli pulled in close to control his posture.
Volpicelli wants to pass the guard but Anadrade is keeping the position.
Volpicelli forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Volpicelli is trying to work for a kimura but Anadrade is defending well. #T4#
Volpicelli thows a huge punch but Anadrade dodges it nicely.
Anadrade is trying to get back to full guard.
Volpicelli wants to take a breather but Anadrade is having none of it.
Volpicelli trying to mount his opponent but Anadrade defends it.
Volpicelli trying to control the action but Anadrade is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Volpicelli is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gianpaolo Volpicelli 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#
Anadrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volpicelli.
Volpicelli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anadrade throws a low kick but Volpicelli avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Volpicelli.
Anadrade tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Volpicelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volpicelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Anadrade darts in looking for a takedown but Volpicelli gets double underhooks and turns Anadrade into the cage.
Anadrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anadrade tries for a takedown but Volpicelli circles away easily
and Volpicelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volpicelli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anadrade fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volpicelli scores with a hook.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anadrade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volpicelli.
Anadrade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volpicelli manages to circle out of the way.
Volpicelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volpicelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anadrade. #T1#
Anadrade wants to clinch
and Volpicelli counters with a right hand to the body.
Volpicelli scores with a jab to the head.
Anadrade takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Anadrade is rocked!
Anadrade wants to clinch up but Volpicelli keeps it at a distance.
Oh Anadrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anadrade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volpicelli counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Anadrade! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
An out of breath Gianpaolo Volpicelli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 74
Date: Aug 29, 2016

#R1#
Axelsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Volpicelli should have avoided that one.
Volpicelli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volpicelli throws the kick towards the body but Axelsson avoids it.
Volpicelli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volpicelli connects with a body shot.
Volpicelli misses with a two punch combination.
Axelsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Volpicelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Volpicelli moves away from the strike by Axelsson.
Volpicelli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Volpicelli misses with a body shot. #CL#
Axelsson drives through and clinches with Volpicelli against the cage.
Volpicelli blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volpicelli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Volpicelli pushes off an throws an elbow but Axelsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Volpicelli trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Axelsson managing to block the knees to the body from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volpicelli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli tries a knee to the head but Axelsson blocks it.
Volpicelli digs a right hand underneath Axelsson's ribcage. Axelsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelsson.
Volpicelli blocking some punches.
Axelsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volpicelli's elbow.
Axelsson lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Volpicelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volpicelli tries a knee to the head but Axelsson blocks it.
Axelsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volpicelli misses with an elbow over the top.
Volpicelli tries a body shot but Axelsson blocks it.
Volpicelli blocking some punches. #T2#
Volpicelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volpicelli or not.
Volpicelli missing with knees to the body.
Volpicelli prevents a body shot from Axelsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelsson.
Axelsson lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volpicelli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volpicelli has Axelsson pushed against the cage.
Axelsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Axelsson.
Axelsson tries to break the clinch but Volpicelli is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Volpicelli - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volpicelli.
Axelsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsson blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Axelsson. #T3#
Axelsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Volpicelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Volpicelli tries to throw a body punch but Axelsson avoids it by throwing Volpicelli back against the cage. #BC#
Axelsson breaks the clinch.
Volpicelli stuns Axelsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Volpicelli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Axelsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volpicelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelsson.
A countering left hand to the body from Volpicelli misses.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volpicelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelsson is just out of range.
Axelsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Volpicelli connects with the punch.
Axelsson moves out of range as Volpicelli strikes.
Volpicelli throws a head kick that misses.
Axelsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Volpicelli is out of range. #T4#
Volpicelli misses with a few strikes there.
Volpicelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axelsson.
Volpicelli throws a low kick but Axelsson moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsson misses the target.
Volpicelli throws a right and a left that Axelsson avoids nicely.
Volpicelli tries to clinch there but Axelsson circles away.
Axelsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Volpicelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Volpicelli fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Axelsson to the ground. Volpicelli is now in Axelsson's guard.
Axelsson looking to control.
Volpicelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Axelsson is keeping the position for now.
Axelsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Axelsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
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 Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Axelsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volpicelli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volpicelli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Volpicelli misses with a body shot.
Axelsson tries to counter with a takedown but Volpicelli is quick to defend against it.
Axelsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Volpicelli.
Volpicelli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Volpicelli there.
Volpicelli throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Axelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Volpicelli can't do much from the bottom here.
Axelsson scores with punches from side control.
Volpicelli takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Volpicelli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Volpicelli is trying to get back to full guard.
Axelsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Axelsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Volpicelli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Axelsson is working away from the top position though.
Volpicelli is pressing down on Axelsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Volpicelli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Axelsson stopping the sweep attempt from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli is trying to keep Axelsson in close.
Johan Axelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Axelsson lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volpicelli is controlling Axelsson's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Volpicelli working a defensive guard here.
Volpicelli pulls Axelsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Axelsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Axelsson wants to pass the guard but Volpicelli is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Axelsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volpicelli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Axelsson has managed to get both his arms back between Volpicelli's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Volpicelli has his foot on Axelsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Axelsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Volpicelli keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Volpicelli is trying to control the position but Axelsson postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volpicelli misses with a body shot
and Axelsson counters with a nice body shot.
Volpicelli throws out a loose jab but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Volpicelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volpicelli slips a jab from Axelsson.
Volpicelli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volpicelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Volpicelli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Axelsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volpicelli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Axelsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volpicelli.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Volpicelli.
Axelsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volpicelli has time to react.
Axelsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Axelsson misses with a low kick.
Volpicelli tries a quick counter leg kick but Axelsson is wise to it.
Axelsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Volpicelli throws the left hand but Axelsson avoids the punch easily.
Axelsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Volpicelli scores with a nice head shot.
Volpicelli pushes Axelsson away with a front kick.
Volpicelli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Axelsson lands a slapping body shot.
Volpicelli misses with a looping left.
Axelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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 Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Volpicelli misses with a low kick.
Axelsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volpicelli on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volpicelli. That's going to slow Axelsson down.
Axelsson looks to throw the jab but Volpicelli is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volpicelli.
Axelsson slips a straight right by Volpicelli.
Volpicelli blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volpicelli! But no joy.#TD2#
Volpicelli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Axelsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Axelsson 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.
Axelsson gets back to half guard.#T1#
Axelsson gets full guard.#SUB#
Volpicelli has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Axelsson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Volpicelli is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Axelsson pulls down on the head and he's put Volpicelli to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johan Axelsson!
Johan Axelsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC 205
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Axelsson misses with a few strikes there.
Volpicelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volpicelli throws a low kick but Axelsson moves out of range easily.
Volpicelli moves out of range of the strikes.
Volpicelli tests Axelsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Axelsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volpicelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volpicelli is looking for the big counter here.
Volpicelli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Axelsson throws a lazy right hand but Volpicelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axelsson walks into a left hand.
Volpicelli swings for the body but Axelsson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Volpicelli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Volpicelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Volpicelli.
Axelsson is looking to counter punch.
Axelsson moves away from the strike by Volpicelli.
Axelsson throwing a counter right hand but Volpicelli manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volpicelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Axelsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volpicelli. #TD2#
Volpicelli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Volpicelli showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Volpicelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Axelsson defends it well.
Axelsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Volpicelli content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsson controls Volpicelli momentarily but Volpicelli frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Axelsson holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Volpicelli from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Axelsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Volpicelli stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Axelsson throws up his legs and catches Volpicelli in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Volpicelli tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Axelsson! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johan Axelsson!
Our winner, Johan Axelsson, 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: CEFC Fight Night 66
Date: Jul 11, 2016

#R1#
Zepp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volpicelli ducks under a wild hook from Zepp.
Zepp walks into a left hand.
Zepp throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volpicelli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volpicelli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Volpicelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zepp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Volpicelli with a body shot.
Zepp checks a low kick from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volpicelli has his takedown stuffed
enabling Zepp to counter with a crisp jab.
Volpicelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Volpicelli slips a jab from Zepp.
Volpicelli with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Volpicelli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Bobby Zepp has been cut.
Volpicelli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zepp counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Volpicelli there.
Zepp ducks under a wild hook from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zepp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianpaolo Volpicelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zepp throws an overhand right that lands on Volpicelli's shoulder, as Volpicelli tries to avoid the shot.
Volpicelli connects with a nice looking jab.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volpicelli misses with an uppercut.
Zepp throws a counter combo.
Zepp is looking to chop away at Volpicelli's legs.
Zepp misses with a straight right.
Zepp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zepp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volpicelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zepp.
Zepp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volpicelli. #T2#
Zepp avoids the head kick by Volpicelli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volpicelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Zepp is just out of range.
Zepp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volpicelli misses with a takedown attempt
and Zepp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volpicelli misses with a straight right.
Volpicelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zepp.
Volpicelli shoots in and drives through. Zepp sprawls well.
Zepp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zepp tries to land a front kick but Volpicelli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zepp blocks a leg kick.
Volpicelli lands a right hook to the body.
Volpicelli punishes Zepp's body with a nice straight punch.
Zepp goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Volpicelli dives in for a single leg takedown but Zepp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Volpicelli scores with a jab.
Volpicelli scores with a one two! Zepp had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zepp tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Volpicelli.
Zepp tries to clinch but Volpicelli is having none of it.
Zepp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zepp wants it to stay on the feet.
Zepp scores with a head kick. Volpicelli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Volpicelli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Volpicelli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zepp's waist but Zepp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volpicelli off to one side.
Zepp sizes up Volpicelli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
Volpicelli is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volpicelli gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bobby Zepp!
A very excited looking Bobby Zepp 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: CEFC Fight Night 64
Date: Jun 27, 2016

#R1#
Volpicelli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volpicelli misses with a body shot.
Axelsson lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Volpicelli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Axelsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Volpicelli from controlling successfully.
Axelsson controls Volpicelli momentarily but Volpicelli frees himself.
Axelsson has his hands on Volpicelli's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Axelsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volpicelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Axelsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Axelsson working for a triangle but Volpicelli defends it easily.
Volpicelli passes Axelsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Axelsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Axelsson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Volpicelli frees his head nicely. Oh but Axelsson has switched to an armbar! Volpicelli is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Johan Axelsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Johan Axelsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 445
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1#
Gustin throws a head kick but Volpicelli moves out of range.
Gustin doesn't manage to clinch there - Volpicelli circles away. #KD#
Gustin lands a big head kick that sends Volpicelli tumbling to the mat! Gustin takes a step backwards and waves Volpicelli back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Gianpaolo Volpicelli has been cut.#CL#
Gustin has managed to clinch.
Gustin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volpicelli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Volpicelli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gustin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustin slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volpicelli is trying to break the clinch but Gustin is controlling him.
Volpicelli tries to throw a body punch but Gustin avoids it by throwing Volpicelli back against the cage.
Gustin scores with a shot to the side of Volpicelli's head.
A short uppercut from Gustin.
Volpicelli is trying to maintain a safe position but Gustin gets an underhook and turns Volpicelli into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gustin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC2#
Volpicelli breaks the clinch.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustin throws a big shot that misses.
And Volpicelli tries to counter it with a takedown but Gustin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gustin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volpicelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gustin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Volpicelli shoots in and bounces Gustin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gustin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustin keeping moving, preventing Volpicelli from controlling successfully.
Volpicelli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Gustin wants to get back to his feet but Volpicelli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Volpicelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volpicelli throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Volpicelli takes a swing at Gustin's ribcage but misses.
Gustin 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.
Gustin avoids the body shot from Volpicelli.
Gustin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volpicelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustin.
Volpicelli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volpicelli throws a hook but Gustin blocks it.
Gustin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volpicelli manages to circle out of the way.
Volpicelli misses the shot to the body. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Gustin.
Gustin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Volpicelli counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut.
Melvin Gustin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Volpicelli. Beautiful body shot.
Volpicelli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volpicelli misses with a hook. Gustin ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volpicelli. Gustin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volpicelli.
Gustin ducks right into an uppercut from Volpicelli.
Gustin moves away from the strike by Volpicelli. #CL#
Gustin pushes Volpicelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Gustin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volpicelli throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Volpicelli tries to land knees in the clinch but Gustin avoids the damage to the body.
Gustin working Volpicelli over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volpicelli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volpicelli misses with the head strike. #T4#
Gustin takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Gustin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustin tries to clinch but Volpicelli moves out of range.
No luck for Volpicelli with that takedown attempt.
Gustin misses with a head kick.
Volpicelli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gustin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gustin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gustin throws a head kick but Volpicelli moves out of range.
Gustin throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Gustin.
Gustin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volpicelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustin.
Volpicelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Gustin has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Gustin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Gustin.
Gustin tries to clinch up.
Gustin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volpicelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Gustin backs off Volpicelli throws a huge counter combo but Gustin manages to avoid it all.
Gustin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volpicelli connects with a solid leg kick.
Gustin swats away the attempt to clinch by Volpicelli.
Gustin is looking to counter the offense by Volpicelli and move into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gustin, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Volpicelli misses.
Volpicelli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Gustin counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Gustin on the inside.
Gustin lands a left hand. #ROC#
Volpicelli is rocked!#BC#
Gustin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gustin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli ducks under a wild hook from Gustin.
Volpicelli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gustin with a body shot.
Melvin Gustin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Gustin tries to clinch up but Volpicelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Volpicelli throws a body shot but no joy.
Gustin throws a sloppy head kick and Volpicelli moves out of range easily.
Gustin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Gustin clinches with his opponent.
Gustin pushes Volpicelli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volpicelli pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Volpicelli lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Volpicelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Volpicelli.
Gustin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volpicelli can do to turn this around?
Gustin clobbers Volpicelli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gustin tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volpicelli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volpicelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustin finish him?
Volpicelli walks straight into a right hand from Gustin - that's dropped him! Gustin jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Volpicelli from any more punishment! Volpicelli complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Melvin Gustin!
Melvin Gustin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 437
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Muakbar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab by Volpicelli.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muakbar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volpicelli's elbow.
Volpicelli blocking some punches.
Muakbar throws a head punch that misses.
Volpicelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muakbar avoids a wild elbow strike from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli throws an elbow but it misses.
Muakbar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volpicelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muakbar's elbow.
Volpicelli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muakbar avoids it.
Muakbar fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Muakbar struggles to land a body shot inside as Volpicelli controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Muakbar fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Muakbar.
Volpicelli trying to land knees to the body.
Muakbar throws a head punch that misses.
Muakbar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volpicelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volpicelli working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volpicelli.
With the fighters up against the cage, Volpicelli throws an elbow but misses.
Volpicelli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muakbar.
Muakbar misses with the head strike.
Volpicelli blocks an uppercut.
Muakbar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Volpicelli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Volpicelli misses the jab.
Muakbar misses the shot to the body. #T2##TD#
Volpicelli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Volpicelli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muakbar wants to control from the top but Volpicelli keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Volpicelli holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Volpicelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Volpicelli 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.#SUB2#
Volpicelli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muakbar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Volpicelli is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Muakbar throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Volpicelli is looking to cinch up a triangle. Muakbar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Volpicelli's body to avoid the submission. Volpicelli has instead reached around Muakbar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Volpicelli arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
A relieved looking Gianpaolo Volpicelli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Haji Muakbar had this to say: 'the roid rage just didn't kick in this time'.

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