Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA 90 Take Vs Moors
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
A good leg kick by Tiili.
Nice shot lands for Tiili.
An inside leg kick from Altair misses.
Nice uppercut there from Tiili.
Tiili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Altair can pounce on him.
Tiili scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Altair.
Altair cracks the inside of Tiili's front leg.
Tiili misses with a hook. Altair ducked under it nicely.
Tiili throws a lazy right hand but Altair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Tiili dives in and scores a takedown into Altair's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Altair pushes Tiili off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tiili looks to land a left hand but Altair moved out of range nicely.
Altair avoids the head kick by Tiili.
Altair seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tiili connects with a looping right hand.
Altair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Altair misses with a low kick.
Tiili pushes Altair away with a front kick.
Altair throws a nice inside leg kick.
Altair lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Altair gets caught flat footed, as Tiili shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tiili slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tiili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Altair is keeping the position for now.
Tiili throwing strikes from guard but Altair blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiili trying to control but Altair is working from the bottom.
Tiili loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tiili throws a big right hand that misses.
Tiili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tiili wants to control from the top but Altair keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Altair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Tiili postures up and lands a big shot to Altair's brow.
Tiili pushing down on Altair's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tiili throws a strike but Altair avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Altair preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Altair utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Tiili postures up in Altair's guard and throws a big left but Altair blocks it.
Altair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Tiili wants to control from the top but Altair keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Altair tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Tiili finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Altair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Altair really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tiili keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tiili uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Altair has time to react.
Tiili lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Altair moves into the clinch.
Altair lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiili.
A head punch on the inside from Tiili fails to land.
Tiili is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Altair.
Tiili prevents a body shot from Altair. #BC2#
Tiili breaks the clinch.
Altair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiili moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tiili tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Altair appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiili throws a low kick, looking for Altair's leg but Altair calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Altair clinches.
Altair can't find room to land a body shot as Tiili controls the action.
Tiili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiili lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tiili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Altair backwards.
Altair tries to throw a body punch but Tiili avoids it by throwing Altair back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tiili fails to land.
Tiili tries a knee to the head but Altair blocks it.
Altair takes a shot to the head.
Altair is leaning against Tiili and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Altair.
Altair stalling in the clinch but Tiili improves position.
Altair throws a head punch that misses.
Tiili lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiili.
Altair blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Tiili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Tiili dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Altair misses its intended target.
Altair throws a leg kick but Tiili moved away.
Tiili throws a poor cross that misses
and Altair counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Tiili manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Altair on his heels. He'll look to pass Altair's guard now, I'm sure.
Tiili loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tiili with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tiili has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Altair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Altair will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tiili is working Altair over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tiili passes Altair's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiili sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Altair defending well though.
Altair looks like he's trying to stand up.
Altair blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tiili.
Roko Tiili has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Tiili takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tiili thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tiili stalling away here and it's allowed Altair to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tiili is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Altair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Tiili is looking to work some ground and pound but Altair has wrist control.
Tiili throws a strike but Altair rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tiili 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.#T2#
Tiili trying to control the position.
Tiili manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Altair manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tiili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Altair has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tiili has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tiili using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Altair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Altair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altair throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiili.
Altair takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Tiili manages to break the clinch.
Tiili avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tiili swats away the attempt to clinch by Altair.
Anton Altair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Altair.
Tiili throws a head kick but Altair moves out of range.
Tiili looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Altair throws a shot from downtown. Tiili moves away and avoids it.
Tiili looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Altair closes the distance and clinches.
Altair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiili's elbow.
Tiili struggles to land a body shot inside as Altair controls his hands.
Tiili throws a punch but it's blocked by Altair.
Altair lands a shot to the body.
Altair misses with a body punch.
Altair gets underhooks to prevent Tiili's takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Altair.
Altair is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tiili is keeping busy.
Tiili takes a shot to the head.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
Altair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiili's elbow.
Tiili goes for a takedown attempt but Altair pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Altair throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tiili throws a low kick, looking for Altair's leg but Altair calmly moves out of range.
Tiili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Altair.
It seemed like Tiili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roko Tiili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Altair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiili.
Tiili throws a shot from downtown. Altair moves away and avoids it.
Altair moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Altair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Altair misses
and Tiili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Altair misses with a straight right.
Altair backing away here, and Tiili unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Altair throws a leg kick but Tiili sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tiili blocks a low kick nicely.
Tiili throws a sloppy head kick and Altair moves out of range easily.
Tiili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tiili swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Altair to counter with a crisp jab.
Altair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiili throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roko Tiili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Altair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Altair.
Altair jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiili misses with an uppercut. Altair saw that one coming.
Altair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Altair getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Altair tenderised Tiili's leg. Tiili is trying to keep his angry face on.
Altair takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Altair throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tiili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Altair is able to avoid easily.
Altair just misses with a punch to the body.
Altair throws a head kick that misses.
Tiili appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiili throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair misses with a leg kick.
Altair just misses with a punch to the body.
Altair misses with an uppercut. Tiili saw that one coming.
Tiili misses with a body kick.
Altair tries to score with a low kick but Tiili moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Altair. #T1#
Tiili misses with a straight left.
Altair walks into a jab.
Tiili tries a head kick but it misses.
Altair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tiili checks a low kick from Altair.
Tiili walks into a straight right hand from Altair.
Altair moves out of range of the body kick from Tiili.
Altair throws a counter high kick but Tiili was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tiili is looking to slow Altair down with leg kicks.
Tiili looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Altair tries to clinch up but Tiili circles away and keeps his distance.
Altair wants to clinch up but Tiili keeps it at a distance.
Altair takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Altair lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tiili has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tiili and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Altair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiili missing with a left hand there. Altair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Tiili.
Altair throws a sloppy head kick and Tiili moves out of range easily. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Altair manages to avoid it.
Tiili takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Altair throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiili throws a jab when Altair was well out of range.
Altair thuds his shin into the meat of Tiili's side.
Altair misses with a two punch combination.
Tiili now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Altair takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tiili throws the left hand but Altair avoids the punch easily.
Altair throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiili is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Altair with a body shot.
Tiili checks a low kick from Altair.
Good shot there by Tiili.
Altair throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Altair checks a leg kick.
Tiili throws a nice head kick!
Tiili scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiili walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Altair.
Tiili goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Tiili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiili goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tiili attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tiili throws a lazy uppercut
and Altair counters with a nice body shot.
Altair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiili.
Tiili checks a leg kick.
Altair moves out of range of the strikes.
Roko Tiili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Altair tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tiili is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Altair clinches up against the cage.
Anton Altair has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Altair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Altair.
Altair working aggressively here.
Tiili scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Tiili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Altair misses with a low kick as Tiili jumps back.#T4#
Tiili throws a shot from downtown. Altair moves away and avoids it.
Tiili is looking to chop away at Altair's legs.
Altair scores with a hook to the body. Tiili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good work by Tiili as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Altair has closed the distance and engaged Tiili in a clinch.
A short left from Altair.
Tiili being controlled against the cage.
Altair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anton Altair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiili blocks a body shot from Altair.
Tiili lands a left hand.
Altair takes a shot to the head.
Altair swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altair working aggressively here.
Tiili's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Altair has a couple of punches blocked by Tiili.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Altair.
I think Tiili 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anton Altair!
Anton Altair tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMMA 85 McKane Vs Van Gaal
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1#
Tiili connects with a high kick.
Tiili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Judd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiili throws out the jab.
Tiili fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tiili throws a low kick, looking for Judd's leg but Judd calmly moves out of range.
Judd moves out of range of the body kick.
Tiili looks to score with a jab to the body but Judd is just out of range.
Tiili swats away the attempt to clinch by Judd.
Judd tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiili misses with a right hand #TD#
and Judd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Judd tries to pass to full mount but Tiili defends it.
Tiili trying to control here.
Judd is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tiili wants to control but Judd is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Tiili is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tiili manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tiili is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tiili wants to sweep here but Judd controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judd pushing down on Tiili's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Judd is keen to just control but Tiili is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Judd connects with a nice short shot to Tiili's temple.
Tiili is trying to maintain the position but Judd is very close to passing his half guard.
Judd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiili keeps working.
Judd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tiili desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Judd wants to get back to his feet.
Judd is looking to stall here but Tiili recovers full guard. #T3#
Judd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Judd being controlled here momentarily.
Tiili looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiili, not yet.
Tiili wants to improve his position but instead Judd has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Judd is looking for a kimura but Tiili is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judd to get the leverage.
Judd is nestled in close to Tiili, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Judd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Judd trying to control from half guard but Tiili is working away.
Tiili is controlling Judd's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tiili is looking to improve his position.
Judd is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tiili manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiili swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Judd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Judd sizes up Tiili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tiili scores with a jab. Judd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Judd blocks a jab.
Judd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tiili tests Judd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Judd shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiili tries to sprawl out of it but Judd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiili manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good shot there by Tiili.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tiili as he avoids it easily.
Roko Tiili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Tiili does it's job there.
Judd wants to clinch
and Tiili counters with a stiff right hand.
Judd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tiili.#T1#
Tiili tries to land a front kick but Judd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Judd fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Judd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiili scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Tiili misses its intended target.
Judd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tiili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiili blocks a head kick by Judd.
Judd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Judd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiili sprawls well. Tiili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Judd gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judd.
Judd doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiili circles away. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Judd.
Tiili sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Tiili manages to get to full guard.
Tiili looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiili, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judd throwing strikes from guard but Tiili blocks nicely.
Judd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Judd looking to pass the guard.
Judd trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiili is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tiili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Judd won't allow Tiili to sweep him here.
Tiili seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiili fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick misses from Tiili.
Tiili jabs Judd right on the nose. Judd blinks but takes it well.
Roko Tiili seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Tiili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiili tries to avoid it but Judd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiili to the ground. Tiili escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab from Tiili.
Tiili swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Judd.
Tiili throws a jab when Judd was well out of range.
Judd tries to clinch up
and Tiili counters with a right hand to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Judd or perhaps it was just good defense by Tiili, which made it look bad.
Eugene Judd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiili scores with a jab to the body.
Judd fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Tiili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tiili tries a head kick but it misses.
Judd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Judd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tiili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tiili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tiili lands a jab to the nose.
Judd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tiili avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Judd is defended easily by Tiili.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Judd.
Tiili lands with a right hand. #T1#
Judd misses with a takedown attempt
and Tiili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiili ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tiili scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Judd doesn't seem bothered though.
Tiili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tiili lands a jab.
A lazy left from Tiili finds it's target.
Judd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tiili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Tiili.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiili cracks Judd with a good jab.
Tiili lands a right hook to the body.
Judd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Judd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judd moves away from the strike by Tiili.
Judd throwing a counter right hand but Tiili manages to avoid it.#T2#
Judd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from Tiili lands.
Tiili throws a sloppy head kick and Judd moves out of range easily.
Tiili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Judd takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #TD2#
Tiili drives through with a takedown into Judd's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tiili passes Judd's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eugene Judd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiili works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tiili putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tiili with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Judd that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tiili lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Judd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Judd tries to hold on but Tiili pushes him away.
Tiili looking to control but Judd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tiili cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tiili scoring with strikes but Judd is staying in there.
Tiili lands a nice shot to the head.
Judd taking shots to the head.
Tiili with good strikes from the mount here!
Tiili trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tiili fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T4#
Tiili trying to control but Judd is having none of it.
Tiili is trying to control here but Judd has managed to regain half guard.
Judd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tiili scores with a couple of nice shots.
Judd wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roko Tiili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiili has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roko Tiili!
Roko Tiili was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Eugene Judd was interviewed post fight and said 'I guess I fucked up huh. Much respect to vesa! Go make us proud and kill someone from ams fc. Ill be waiting for you.'.

Event: MMMA 82 Qasi Vs McKane
Date: Jun 24, 2018

#R1#
Mata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tiili is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mata throws a low kick, looking for Tiili's leg but Tiili calmly moves out of range.
We've been informed that Mata has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tiili chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tiili takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tiili misses with a straight right.
Mata lands with a nice body punch.
Tiili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiili motions for Mata to come forward. Tiili throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiili misses with a hook.
Tiili lands an overhand right.
Tiili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mata.
Mata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tiili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiili punishes Mata's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiili fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tiili misses the shot to the body.
Mata throws a front kick aimed at Tiili's knee but Tiili avoids it well. #T1#
Tiili tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiili misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Tiili closes the distance and clinches.
Mata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiili backwards.
Tiili misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiili struggles to land a body shot inside as Mata controls his hands. #BC#
Tiili manages to break the clinch.
Mata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiili finds it's way round the side to connect with Mata's head.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Tiili lands but Mata takes it in his stride.
Tiili's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mata under the eye.
Roko Tiili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiili is looking to clinch.
Tiili feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mata's calf.
Tiili defending well as Mata loads up on a big left hand.
Tiili thuds a left hand into Mata's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili misses with an uppercut
and Mata counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiili lands a body shot.
Tiili moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Mata misses the target.
Tiili avoids the body shot from Mata.
Tiili wants to slow Mata down by chopping away at his legs.
Mata cracks Tiili with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tiili misses the shot to the body.
Tiili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mata.
Mata swings widly with a right hand
and Tiili counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tiili is looking to wear down Mata with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mata blocks a low kick nicely.
Tiili misses with a body kick.
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiili is just out of range.
Tiili scores with a head kick. Mata tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tiili bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tiili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tiili throws a front kick aimed at Mata's knee but Mata avoids it well.
Mata jabs Tiili right on the nose. Tiili blinks but takes it well.
Mata sizes up Tiili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tiili just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Mata misses with a body shot.
Mata has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#
Mata is rocked!
Tiili just misses with a punch to the body.
Mata is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiili finish him?
Mata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mata seems to have recovered his senses.
Tiili just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiili throws a leg kick but Mata checks it.
Mata walks into a jab.
Nice body kick there by Tiili.#CL#
Tiili clinches up with Mata and pushes him back against the cage.
Mata tries to throw a body punch but Tiili avoids it by throwing Mata back against the cage.
Mata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiili throws a head punch that misses.
Tiili prevents a body shot from Mata.
Mata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Mata breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mata takes a swing at Tiili's ribcage but misses.
Mata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Mata cracks Tiili with a good jab.
Mata connects with a solid leg kick.
Mata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tiili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tiili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mata.
Tiili throws a wild body kick that Mata sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Tiili.
Tiili throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tiili just misses with a punch to the body.
Mata throws a front kick aimed at Tiili's knee but Tiili avoids it well.
Tiili throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mata misses with a straight right.
Tiili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good exchange - Mata coming out on top.
Mata moves out of range as Tiili strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Tiili dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiili manages to avoid it.
Tiili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mata scores with a nice right hand.
Mata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tiili misses with a wild body shot.
Mata dips to his left and cracks Tiili with an uppercut!
Tiili scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roko Tiili is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiili walks into a jab.
Mata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mata ducks under a wild hook from Tiili.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mata blocks a head kick by Tiili.
Tiili throws a jab when Mata was well out of range.
Mata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiili manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiili.
Mata just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Mata throws a body punch but Tiili moves out of range.
Tiili cracks Mata with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiili with a jab.
Mata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Mata lands but Tiili takes it in his stride.
Tiili tries to clinch up
letting Mata counter with a right hand.
Tiili tries a head kick but it misses.
Mata blocks a head kick by Tiili.
Mata 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.#CL#
Tiili clinches with his opponent.
Mata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mata scores with a shot to the side of Tiili's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mata.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mata.
A head punch on the inside from Mata fails to land. #T2#
Tiili throws a head punch that misses.
Mata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiili backwards.
Mata lands a left hand.
Tiili has a couple of punches blocked by Mata.
Mata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiili's elbow.
Mata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mata blocks a body shot from Tiili.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiili lands a hook that snaps the head of Mata backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiili. #BC2#
Mata breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Mata shoots in and gets a takedown into Tiili's guard.
Tiili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiili swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tiili holds on and takes a little breather.
Tiili trying to control the position.
Mata's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tiili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mata's guard. #REVR#
Tiili working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata controls Tiili momentarily but Tiili frees himself.
Tiili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mata is keeping the position for now.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiili is one step ahead there.
Tiili sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4##SUB2#
Mata looking for a guillotine here but Tiili defends easily.
Tiili tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Tiili stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Tiili has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tiili wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Tiili stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dado Mata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tiili avoids the head kick by Mata.
Tiili looks to score with a jab to the body but Mata is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mata! But no joy.
Tiili connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mata throws a head kick but Tiili moves out of range.
Tiili throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiili. Tiili obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mata. Tiili does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Tiili was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mata.
Mata throws a low kick but Tiili avoids it.
Mata swings for the body but Tiili moves out of range.
Tiili throws a chopping leg kick but Mata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mata moves out of range as Tiili throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tiili throws a good cross that connects.
Tiili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tiili takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Tiili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mata avoids a kick to the body.
Mata throws out a counter right but Tiili avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Mata.#TD2#
Tiili gets caught flat footed, as Mata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tiili pulls Mata in close to his closed guard and prevents Mata from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tiili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mata's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tiili lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Tiili with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dado Mata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tiili controlling Mata's posture.
Mata is pushing down on Tiili's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiili is fighting to maintain full guard but Mata has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiili has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Tiili is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mata pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Tiili is looking to improve his position.
Tiili wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.
Tiili is trying to control but Mata manages to pass to mount! #SUB2#
Mata looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tiili is desperately trying to improve his position but Mata has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Mata trying to control but Tiili is having none of it.
Tiili is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tiili bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tiili's guard. #REVB#
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Tiili looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiili, not yet.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Tiili is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roko Tiili.
I think Tiili has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: MMMA Fright Night 5
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Shot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tiili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiili throws a head kick that half lands.
Shot lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiili moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tiili throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Shot to counter with a crisp jab.
Shot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shot has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tiili throws a jab but it's blocked by Shot.
Shot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiili throws a jab but it's blocked by Shot.
Tiili cracks Shot with a right hand to the side of the head.
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 telegraphed right hand from Shot misses the target.
Shot looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiili is just out of range.
Tiili looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tiili defending well as Shot loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Tiili misses.
Shot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tiili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shot takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Tiili throws a looping overhand right but Shot ducks down to avoid it.
Shot misses with an uppercut. Tiili saw that one coming.
Shot fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Shot drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tiili tries to bench press Shot off him but Shot keeps the position. #SUB2#
Shot tries for a kimura but Tiili is defending well.
Shot is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tiili's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiili keeps working.
Shot in the domination position with Tiili hanging on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiili is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Shot controlling the position.
Tiili is not content to let Shot control the position.
Shot lands an elbow.
Tiili is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tiili is trying to get back to full guard.
Shot working over Tiili with some ground and pound. Tiili looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tiili gets back to full guard.
Tiili is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shot wants to control from the top but Tiili keeps moving.
Shot preventing the sweep.
Shot throws a strike but Tiili rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Shot looking for a guillotine here but Tiili defends easily.
Shot pulls Tiili in close to prevent any damage.
Shot keeping moving, preventing Tiili from controlling successfully. #T4#
Tiili won't allow Shot to sweep him here.
Shot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tiili looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiili, not yet.
Tiili controlling Shot's posture.
Shot controlling from the top position.
Shot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiili works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tiili is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Shot is looking for a triangle but Tiili pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Shot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Tiili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shot throws a counter combo.
Shot moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Shot catches Tiili right on the button with a cross.
Tiili missing with a left hand there. Shot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiili misses the shot to the body.
Shot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiili misses with a jab to the body
and Shot counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tiili throws a jab when Shot was well out of range.
Tiili comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tiili misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiili.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shot! But no joy.
Shot moves out of range as Tiili strikes.
Shot misses with an uppercut.
Shot 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.
Tiili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shot throws a low kick, looking for Tiili's leg but Tiili calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Tiili throws the left hand but Shot avoids the punch easily.
Tiili lands with a cross.
Shot throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tiili throws a hook but Shot avoids it easily.#CL#
Tiili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tiili scores with a shoulder strike.
Tiili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tiili tries to throw a body punch but Shot avoids it by throwing Tiili back against the cage.
Shot stalling in the clinch.
Shot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Shot pulls guard.
Shot keeping full guard, as Tiili tries to pass.
Tiili loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shot working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Tiili trying to control the position from guard on top but Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiili stopping the sweep attempt from Shot.
Tiili keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shot's head.
Shot keeping moving, preventing Tiili from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shot keeping moving, preventing Tiili from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiili postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sebastian Shot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tiili wants to control from the top but Shot keeps moving. #T3#
Tiili working some strikes from top position.
Tiili wants to control from the top but Shot keeps moving.
Tiili is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tiili with a nice head shot there.
Tiili trying to control but Shot is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tiili is pulling down on Shot's head to control his posture.
Shot wants to control from the top but Tiili keeps moving.
Shot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Tiili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shot wants to control from the top but Tiili keeps moving.
Tiili wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Tiili working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shot throwing strikes but missing.
Tiili 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.
Shot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tiili controlling Shot's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Tiili dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shot missing with a left hand there. Tiili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shot.
Tiili misses with a straight left.
Shot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shot's hands.
Tiili slips under a jab from Shot.
Shot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiili. Tiili obviously looking to wear him down.
Shot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiili.
Shot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shot checks a low kick from Tiili.
Shot is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot loads up on a big right hand but Tiili slips the punch.
Tiili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shot manages to avoid it.
Tiili scoring well with a low kick there.
Shot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiili can pounce on him. #T1#
Shot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tiili under the eye.
Shot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tiili wants to clinch
and Shot counters with a nice uppercut.
Shot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tiili is fending him off so far but Shot persists. Nope, Tiili circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiili lands a really nice looking cross but Shot seems unphased.
Tiili moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Tiili is predictable there
and Shot counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiili tries to clinch up but Shot circles away and keeps his distance.
Shot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shot throws a hook but Tiili avoids it easily.
Roko Tiili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shot throws out a loose jab but Tiili uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick by Tiili misses
and Shot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiili connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Shot slips under a jab from Tiili.
Tiili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shot.
Shot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tiili.
Shot shoots in for a takedown but Tiili shows good takedown defense.
Shot throws a right and a left that Tiili avoids nicely.
Tiili throwing a counter right hand but Shot manages to avoid it.
Tiili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Shot does no damage.
Shot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tiili lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tiili misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Shot tries to keep at a distance but Tiili has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Shot.
Shot misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Shot is trying to maintain a safe position but Tiili gets an underhook and turns Shot into the cage.
Shot pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiili leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tiili lands an uppercut.
Tiili throws a punch but it's blocked by Shot.
Tiili has a couple of punches blocked by Shot.
Shot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiili dodges an elbow strike from Shot.
Shot can't find room to land a body shot as Tiili controls the action.
Shot wants a takedown.
Roko Tiili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Shot.
Shot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shot misses with a body punch.
Tiili lands a right hand.
Tiili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiili.
Tiili misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiili can't find room to land a body shot as Shot controls the action.
Shot pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiili.
Shot is struggling to control the position.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Shot fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shot.
Shot has Tiili pressed against the cage.
Shot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shot pushes Tiili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiili scores with a shot to the side of Shot's head.
Tiili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shot backwards.
Tiili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiili lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shot or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiili.
Tiili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shots head. #ROC#
Shot is rocked!
Tiili misses with the head strike.
Tiili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shot is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiili finish him?#TD2#
Shot gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shot seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shot is one step ahead there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MMMA Fright Night 4
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Tiili blocks a jab.
Kersikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Tiili is out of range.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiili.
Tiili lands a really nice looking cross but Kersikov seems unphased. #CL#
Kersikov has closed the distance and engaged Tiili in a clinch.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Tiili scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Tiili's head.
I was talking to Kersikov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiili pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kersikov gets through Tiili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tiili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Tiili pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tiili.
Tiili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Tiili wants to stall.
Tiili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiili.
Kersikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Tiili.
Tiili lands a right hand.
Tiili throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Tiili stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov looking to stall.
Tiili fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Tiili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiili working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Tiili fails to land.
Kersikov tries to stall but Tiili uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Tiili gets an underhook and turns Kersikov into the cage.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Tiili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tiili.
Tiili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Tiili lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiili throws a head punch that misses.
Tiili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov stalling the fight.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Tiili is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov gets underhooks to prevent Tiili's takedown attempt.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Tiili blocks an uppercut.
Tiili can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Tiili blocking some punches.
Kersikov is pushing Tiili up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tiili blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Tiili can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tiili as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
Kersikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tiili.
Tiili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiili throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Tiili wants to take the fight to the mat but Kersikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tiili leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Tiili's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiili throws a head punch that misses.
Tiili lands an uppercut.
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Tiili's ribcage. Tiili let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kersikov stalls.
Tiili wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiili.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Tiili looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boyko Kersikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kersikov darts in trying to clinch
and Tiili counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Tiili.
Tiili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tiili throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tiili.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Tiili to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiili misses with a low kick.
Tiili slips a jab and a cross from Kersikov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiili! But no joy.
Tiili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tiili.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Tiili.
Kersikov takes a swing at Tiili's ribcage but misses.
Tiili attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tiili counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiili defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Tiili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov tests Tiili's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Kersikov has Tiili up against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Tiili blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiili lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Tiili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiili misses with a body punch #CL#
and Kersikov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tiili blocking some punches.
Tiili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiili blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Tiili is pushing Kersikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tiili slows down the pace here.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tiili.
Tiili blocks an uppercut.
Tiili lands a body shot.
Tiili has had enough of the clinch but Kersikov keeps him there for the moment.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiili controls his hands.
Tiili wants a takedown.
Tiili blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiili wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Tiili is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiili backwards. #BC2#
Tiili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiili throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Roko Tiili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov wants to clinch but Tiili slips to the side
and Tiili counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tiili takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiili can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Tiili misses its intended target.
Tiili slips under a jab.#CL#
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tiili backwards.
Tiili throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Tiili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kersikov rushes Tiili and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Tiili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tiili.
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 Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tiili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Tiili is having none of it.
Kersikov tries to clinch there but Tiili circles away.
Tiili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kersikov cracks Tiili with an open hand slap.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov looks to clinch
and Tiili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tiili's hands.
Tiili scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kersikov tries to clinch up.
Kersikov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Kersikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tiili, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov misses with the head strike. #T1#
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Kersikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tiili up against the cage.
Boyko Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tiili misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kersikov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Tiili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Tiili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kersikov is looking to clinch but Tiili is avoiding it.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Tiili's head but Tiili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boyko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiili counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Tiili throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiili.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tiili fails to land.
Kersikov keeps control of Tiili as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tiili blocking some punches.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiili backwards. #ROC#
Tiili is rocked!
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiili is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
Tiili seems to have recovered his senses.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiili backwards.
Tiili is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Tiili lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiili blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body punch. #T3#
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiili.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiili swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Tiili looking to slow down the pace here.
Roko Tiili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov tries a body shot but Tiili blocks it. #BC2#
Tiili manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tiili.
Boyko Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roko Tiili.#T4#
Kersikov tries to move into range but Tiili moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov connects with a combination that backs up Tiili into the cage. Kersikov lands a flurry of punches that gets past Tiili's guard. Tiili is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Kersikov bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyko Kersikov!
A victorious Boyko Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMMA Fright Night 2
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
DeBramalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiili.
DeBramalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tiili slips under a jab.
Tiili takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeBramalo jabs Tiili to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeBramalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo backing away here, and Tiili unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
DeBramalo throws a lazy uppercut
and DeBramalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeBramalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeBramalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Tiili misses its intended target.
DeBramalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tiili lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeBramalo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeBramalo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DeBramalo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tiili walks into a left hand.
Tiili throws a body shot but no joy.
DeBramalo ducks right into an uppercut from Tiili.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBramalo scores with a hook.
Tiili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeBramalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tiili fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeBramalo is out of range. #T1#
DeBramalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiili.
DeBramalo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tiili lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeBramalo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeBramalo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tiili slips a straight right by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiili counters with a nice uppercut.
DeBramalo looks to land a left hand but Tiili moved out of range nicely.
DeBramalo misses with a looping right.#TD#
DeBramalo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tiili manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tiili manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeBramalo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tiili keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DeBramalo's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili is working DeBramalo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Tiili got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeBramalo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiili has managed to get both his arms back between DeBramalo's legs - danger averted.
DeBramalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Tiili trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBramalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiili postures up in DeBramalo's guard and throws a big left but DeBramalo blocks it. #SUB#
DeBramalo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tiili throws a big right hand that misses.
Tiili works a leg free and moves into half guard.
DeBramalo trying to control from the bottom.
Tiili throws a strike but DeBramalo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
DeBramalo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tiili scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Tiili throws a big elbow that misses.
Tiili looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeBramalo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tiili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeBramalo's guard. #REVB##SUB#
DeBramalo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tiili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DeBramalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tiili postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
DeBramalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiili is one step ahead there.
Tiili with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tiili with a nice head shot there.
Tiili throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeBramalo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tiili wants to pass the guard but DeBramalo is keeping the position.
DeBramalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tiili with a nice head shot there.
Tiili wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.
DeBramalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
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 Quentin DeBramalo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tiili moves out of range of the strikes.
DeBramalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeBramalo throws a hook but Tiili avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Tiili.
Tiili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeBramalo misses with a double jab
and Tiili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiili cracks DeBramalo with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeBramalo misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tiili.
DeBramalo connects with a single shot there.
Tiili throws an overhand right that lands on DeBramalo's shoulder, as DeBramalo tries to avoid the shot.
Tiili scores with a leg kick.
Tiili tries to score with a low kick but DeBramalo moves his leg out of the way.
Tiili slips a jab from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiili.
It looked like DeBramalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeBramalo throws a jab when Tiili was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiili throws a leg kick that misses.
DeBramalo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tiili smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
DeBramalo misses with a looping right.#T1#
DeBramalo throws a body punch but Tiili moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as DeBramalo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DeBramalo misses with a hook. Tiili ducked under it nicely.
DeBramalo backing away here, and Tiili unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tiili misses with a hook.
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
Tiili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiili moves out of range as DeBramalo strikes.
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roko Tiili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiili scores with a leg kick.
A left lands for Tiili.
DeBramalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiili throws a low kick, looking for DeBramalo's leg but DeBramalo calmly moves out of range.
Tiili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeBramalo swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tiili to counter with a crisp jab.
DeBramalo shoots in for a double leg but Tiili sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quentin DeBramalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for DeBramalo. That snapped Tiili's head back.
Tiili scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBramalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Tiili. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiili.#T2#
Tiili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A bone on bone clash there as DeBramalo blocks the leg kick.
Tiili throws the left hand but DeBramalo avoids the punch easily.
DeBramalo thumps Tiili with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiili misses the target.
Tiili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from DeBramalo lands.
DeBramalo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tiili throws out a leg kick but DeBramalo moves out of range and Tiili only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from DeBramalo misses the target.
DeBramalo misses with a hook. Tiili ducked under it nicely.
Tiili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiili ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo scores with a decent looking hook.
Tiili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tiili lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeBramalo at a distance.
DeBramalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeBramalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiili.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeBramalo. Tiili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiili lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tiili, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tiili.
Tiili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeBramalo throws out the jab.
DeBramalo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tiili walks into a straight right hand from DeBramalo.
Tiili looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tiili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiili. That's going to slow DeBramalo down.
DeBramalo blocks a jab.
DeBramalo digs a good body shot into Tiili's ribs.
DeBramalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiili slips under a jab.
DeBramalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeBramalo connects with the punch.
Tiili takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
DeBramalo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tiili defends well and DeBramalo ends up having to push Tiili into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tiili appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeBramalo walks into a stiff left hand from Tiili.
Nice shot by DeBramalo.
Nice cross by Tiili.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Tiili.
Tiili throws a hook but DeBramalo avoids it easily.
Roko Tiili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeBramalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiili misses with an uppercut.
Tiili defending well as DeBramalo loads up on a big left hand.
DeBramalo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tiili throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Tiili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
Tiili swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tiili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeBramalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiili momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeBramalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiili moves away from the strike by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Tiili misses the target.
Tiili lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roko Tiili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tiili throws the left hand but DeBramalo avoids the punch easily.
Tiili loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch.
Tiili throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeBramalo tried to score with a low kick but Tiili checks it.
Tiili throws out a counter right but DeBramalo avoids it with no problem.
DeBramalo swings for the body but Tiili moves out of range.
Tiili takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo lands a really nice looking cross but Tiili seems unphased.
Tiili tries to work over DeBramalo's front leg with a kick but DeBramalo checks it.
Nice shot lands for Tiili.
Tiili throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DeBramalo looks to land a left hand but Tiili moved out of range nicely.
DeBramalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiili flicks out a counter leg kick but DeBramalo steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut.
Tiili lands a nice leg kick that just misses DeBramalo's sensitive parts.
Tiili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeBramalo.
Tiili only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tiili throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeBramalo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tiili takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Tiili tests DeBramalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiili connects with a solid leg kick.
Tiili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo throwing a counter right hand but Tiili manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeBramalo blocks a leg kick.
DeBramalo throwing a counter right hand but Tiili manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiili.
A big left from Tiili misses.
Tiili misses with a low kick.
Tiili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeBramalo.
Tiili lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tiili throws a big shot that misses.
Tiili misses with a two punch combination.
Tiili misses with a straight right.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiili.
DeBramalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tiili throws out a counter right but DeBramalo avoids it with no problem.
Tiili misses with a straight right. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Tiili misses the target.
Nice shot by Tiili.
A swing and a miss from DeBramalo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tiili connects with a body shot.
Tiili is looking to slow DeBramalo down with leg kicks.
DeBramalo just misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo throws a nice looking combination but Tiili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tiili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeBramalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiili counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Tiili.
Tiili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiili throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Tiili lands a head shot.
Tiili misses with an uppercut.
DeBramalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
A punch combination from DeBramalo misses.
DeBramalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiili. Tiili obviously looking to wear him down.
Tiili cracks the inside of DeBramalo's front leg.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiili's head backwards.
DeBramalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeBramalo swinging wildly here.
DeBramalo throws an off balance right hand
and Tiili counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tiili.
DeBramalo slips a straight right by Tiili.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeBramalo. Tiili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiili throws a counter combo.
DeBramalo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeBramalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeBramalo misses with a left hand
and Tiili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiili is looking to chop away at DeBramalo's legs.
Tiili lands a leg kick that knocks DeBramalo off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiili attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Tiili slips a straight right by DeBramalo.
Tiili lands a body shot.
DeBramalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiili counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tiili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeBramalo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tiili.
Tiili cracks DeBramalo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiili leaves DeBramalo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiili. That's going to slow DeBramalo down.
Tiili loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeBramalo.
Tiili slips a straight right by DeBramalo.
Tiili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeBramalo defending well as Tiili loads up on a big left hand.
Tiili connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiili throws a leg kick but DeBramalo moved away.
Tiili looks to land a right hand but DeBramalo moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roko Tiili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiili has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roko Tiili!
Roko Tiili was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMMA 62 Spector vs Cabrera
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
Tiili is looking to clinch but Harrass is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harrass! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Tiili. No joy for Harrass on that attempt.
Harrass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harrass tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tiili sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harrass somewhat.
Harrass fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tiili avoids it really well and circles away.
Roko Tiili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Harrass.
Tiili slips a jab from Harrass.
An attempted straight right counter from Tiili misses the target.
Harrass attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiili swings for the body but Harrass moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harrass! But no joy.
Harrass tries to clinch up.
Harrass checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Tiili backs off Harrass throws a huge counter combo but Tiili manages to avoid it all.
Tiili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrass.
Tiili blocks a jab.#T1#
Tiili displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harrass.
Nice straight punches there by Harrass. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harrass.
Tiili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harrass can pounce on him.
Tiili lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harrass's sensitive parts. #TD#
Tiili drives through with a takedown into Harrass's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tiili is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tiili landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tiili has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harrass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tiili manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Harrass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiili is pulling down on Harrass's head to control his posture.
Harrass trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrass connects with a couple of short punches.
Harrass is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiili has wrist control.
Harrass looking to pass the guard.
Harrass throwing strikes from guard but Tiili blocks nicely. #T3#
Harrass with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harrass trying to control but Tiili is working from the bottom.
Harrass controlling from the top position.
Harrass trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrass not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Tiili closes the distance and clinches.
Tiili pushes Harrass back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tiili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrass has Tiili pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiili manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tiili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiili blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Tiili.
Harrass misses with a punch to the body.
Harrass trying to stall but Tiili improves his position. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Harrass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Tiili coming out on top.
Tiili cracks Harrass with a good jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrass lands an overhand right.
Tiili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Tiili rushes Harrass and presses him up against the cage.
Tiili lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Tiili dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harrass.
Tiili shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrass but Harrass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harrass tried to score with a low kick but Tiili checks it.
Tiili looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tiili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tiili scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiili throws a shot from downtown. Harrass moves away and avoids it.
Tiili misses with a straight right.
Tiili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harrass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Harrass misses.
Donk. Tiili catches Harrass right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harrass tries to clinch up
and Tiili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiili throws a push kick but Harrass slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Harrass misses with a hook. Tiili ducked under it nicely.
Tiili takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harrass.
Tiili cracks Harrass with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roko Tiili is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiili misses with a low kick.
Tiili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harrass throws a hook to the side of Tiili's head but Tiili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiili moves away from the strike by Harrass. #CL#
Tiili moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Harrass breaks the clinch.
Harrass tries to clinch but Tiili is having none of it.
Harrass throws a wild body kick that Tiili sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Tiili was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harrass.
Harrass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harrass loads up on a big right hand but Tiili slips the punch.#T2#
Tiili throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tiili feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harrass's calf.
Tiili thuds his right hand into Harrass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Tiili has managed to clinch.
Harrass misses with a body punch.
Harrass blocks a body shot from Tiili.
Harrass takes a shot to the head.
Harrass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harrass pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tiili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harrass misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrass.
Tiili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiili lands with a right to the head.
Harrass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrass is looking to break free of the clinch but Tiili has double underhooks.
Tiili tries a body shot but Harrass blocks it.
Tiili misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3##BC2#
Harrass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrass will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tiili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harrass can do to turn this around?
Harrass throws out a leg kick but Tiili moves out of range and Harrass only half commits.
Harrass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiili.#TD2#
Harrass drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harrass's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harrass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tiili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrass is one step ahead there.
Tiili pulls Harrass in to control the position.
Harrass has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harrass trying to control but Tiili is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tiili is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tiili tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrass is retaining full guard.
Tiili postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harrass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tiili is in close to Harrass's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tiili throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harrass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tiili scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tiili preventing the sweep.
Tiili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tiili postures up in Harrass's guard and throws a big left but Harrass blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Tiili dominated that second round.
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#
Harrass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harrass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tiili pinned against the cage. Tiili gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tiili wants to clinch up but Harrass keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Harrass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrass checks the leg kick nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tiili checks a leg kick.
Tiili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harrass dives in for a single leg takedown but Tiili sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Tiili changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harrass looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrass tries to buck Tiili off but Tiili is having none of it.
Harrass wants to control but Tiili postures up.
Harrass is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tiili's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harrass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harrass is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Harrass avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tiili.
Roko Tiili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiili is trying to control. Harrass wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tiili looks to land a strike but Harrass avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Harrass working a defensive guard here.
Tiili content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tiili trying to control but Harrass is working from the bottom.
Tiili with a nice head shot there.
Tiili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tiili's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Phil Harrass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Harrass is rocked!#T2#
Tiili postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Harrass covers up, he's hurt! Tiili keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Tiili and the ref steps in to end the fight! Tiili can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roko Tiili!
Roko Tiili bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMMA 59 Bunting vs Powell
Date: Jan 14, 2018

#R1#
Monteban on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tiili misses with a two punch combination.
Tiili blocks a jab.
Monteban shoots in looking for a takedown but Tiili manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monteban's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Monteban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiili was well out of range. Poor timing from Monteban.
Tiili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monteban misses with a jab to the body #TD#
so Tiili counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tiili advances position into side control!
Monteban is looking for a sweep.
Monteban gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tiili tries to pass to full mount but Monteban defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tiili connects with a nice short shot to Monteban's temple.
Monteban manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Monteban is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tiili throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Monteban's body to avoid the submission. Monteban has instead reached around Tiili's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Monteban arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardo Monteban!
A very excited looking Ricardo Monteban 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: MMMA Clown Caos 28
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Harrass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harrass connects with a body shot that sends Tiili's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Tiili.#TD2#
Harrass shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Harrass was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Harrass misses with the ground and pound.
Tiili avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Harrass.
Harrass tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tiili regains half guard, as Harrass was trying to land strikes.
Tiili wants to improve his position but Harrass is controlling well.
Harrass thows a huge punch but Tiili dodges it nicely. #T1#
Harrass throwing shots but Tiili is blocking nicely.
Tiili wants to control but Harrass is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tiili is not content to let Harrass control the position.
Harrass prevents Tiili from improving his position.
Harrass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harrass is trying to control. Tiili wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harrass slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harrass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tiili tries to clinch but Harrass moves out of range.
Tiili lunges at Harrass with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harrass's hand.
Harrass drops his hands momentarily and Tiili takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Tiili closes the distance and pushes Harrass back into the cage.
Harrass stalls.
Tiili throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrass. #BC2#
Harrass breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Tiili fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harrass, pushing him back against the cage.
Tiili slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Tiili fails to land.
A short left from Tiili.
Harrass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiili is leaning against Harrass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Tiili. #T3#
Tiili throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harrass blocks it with crossed arms.
Harrass can't find room to land a body shot as Tiili controls the action.
Tiili working aggressively here.
Harrass working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harrass.
Harrass is trying to maintain a safe position but Tiili gets an underhook and turns Harrass into the cage.
Tiili can't find room to land a body shot as Harrass controls the action.
Good body shot from Harrass.
Tiili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tiili changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harrass fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harrass scores with a nice right hand.
Harrass thuds a left hand into Tiili's body.
Harrass misses with an uppercut.
Tiili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harrass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrass has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tiili.#T4#
Nice cross by Harrass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiili throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Tiili moves into the clinch successfully.
Tiili is looking for a takedown.
Harrass blocks a body shot from Tiili.
Harrass misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrass stalling in the clinch but Tiili improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiili.
Tiili tries to work over Harrass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Tiili.
Harrass goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tiili prevents it.
Tiili misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harrass.
Tiili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiili pushes Harrass back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tiili lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phil Harrass will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tiili throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrass.
Tiili throws a hook to the side of Harrass's head but Harrass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harrass tries to move into range but Tiili moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harrass cracks Tiili with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harrass attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tiili swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roko Tiili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Phil Harrass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tiili is out of range. #TD2#
Harrass looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tiili controlling Harrass's posture.
Harrass has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrass missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harrass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harrass accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harrass loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harrass wants to control from the top but Tiili keeps moving.
Harrass working some strikes from top position.
Tiili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrass is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harrass slips under a jab from Tiili.
Harrass throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Harrass.
Tiili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tiili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrass.
Tiili misses with a body shot
and Harrass counters with a big head kick but Tiili shrugs it off.
Tiili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harrass misses with a leg kick
and Tiili counters with a solid body kick.
Harrass misses the shot to the body.
Tiili misses with a body kick.
Harrass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tiili pinned against the cage. Tiili gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tiili blocks the body kick.
Tiili throwing a counter right hand but Harrass manages to avoid it.
Harrass misses with a hook
and Tiili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiili thuds his right hand into Harrass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harrass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tiili's waist but Tiili gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harrass off to one side. #T3#
Tiili misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiili. Harrass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrass looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tiili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harrass scores with a body shot.
Tiili with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harrass to score with a decent uppercut.
Tiili scores with a leg kick.
Tiili wants to clinch up but Harrass keeps it at a distance.
Harrass has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Harrass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiili throws out the jab.
Tiili throws a front kick aimed at Harrass's knee but Harrass avoids it well.
Harrass wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Tiili misses the target.
Tiili feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harrasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Tiili swinging wildly here.
Harrass appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harrass blocks the body kick.
Tiili dips to his left and cracks Harrass with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiili with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Harrass there.
Harrass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harrass looks to throw the jab but Tiili is out of range.
Tiili shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrass but Harrass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tiili thows a body kick. Harrass tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tiili lands with an uppercut that bounces Harrass off the cage and back into range.
Harrass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tiili.
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 Roko Tiili 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tiili goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harrass stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tiili.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tiili enables Harrass to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tiili manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harrass postures up in Tiili's guard and throws a big left but Tiili blocks it.
Tiili working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harrass.
Harrass is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harrass trying to control but Tiili is working from the bottom.
Phil Harrass has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrass is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tiili keeping moving, preventing Harrass from controlling successfully. #T1#
Harrass with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Harrass loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Harrass.
Tiili fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harrass checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Harrass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tiili fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harrass checks it well.
Harrass feints a counter leg kick.
Harrass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tiili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrass.
The fighters circling - Harrass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiili scores with a punch to the head.
Harrass cracks Tiili with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tiili tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harrass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tiili somewhat.#T2#
Tiili looks to land a combination but Harrass avoids it well.
Harrass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiili.
Tiili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiili misses with a low kick as Harrass jumps back.
Harrass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harrass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiili.
Tiili throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tiili misses with a body kick.
Tiili wants to clinch up but Harrass keeps it at a distance.
Harrass throws a leg kick but Tiili checks it.
It looked like Tiili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harrass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiili.
Tiili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harrass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Tiili tenderised Harrass's leg. Harrass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice straight punches there by Tiili. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiili.
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!
Harrass dives in and grabs Tiili's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tiili pushes down on Harrass's head and hops out.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Harrass.
Tiili connects with a nice looking jab.
Harrass shoots in but no luck this time.
Harrass moves out of range of the body kick.
Harrass chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiili can pounce on him.
Tiili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrass.
A little feinted left hand from Tiili on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harrass needs to keep his hands up - Tiili had a free shot at his head there.
Tiili's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harrass under the eye.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harrass crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tiili - the referee stops the clock and Harrass gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tiili. Harrass manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tiili slaps away a takedown attempt from Harrass, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roko Tiili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Harrass.
Harrass tests Tiili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiili looks for the body kick but Harrass saw that one coming. #T4#
Tiili throws a body kick that misses.
Tiili throws a shot from downtown. Harrass moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Tiili there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tiili.#CL#
Tiili has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Harrass tightens his grip and picks Tiili up, before dumping him to the ground. Tiili manages to land in guard.
Harrass wants to control from the top but Tiili keeps moving.
Harrass might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tiili haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn 545 - Oubliette
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Horiguchi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut.
Tiili feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Horiguchi's calf.
Tiili on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tiili connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiili looks to throw a body kick
and Horiguchi counters with a left to the body.
Tiili falls off balance throwing a combination
and Horiguchi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tiili's knee momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Tiili. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiili.
Horiguchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tiili is out of range.
Tiili throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tiili lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Tiili closes the distance and pushes Horiguchi back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horiguchi working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiili.#BC#
Horiguchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horiguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiili. Tiili obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Horiguchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Tiili scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Horiguchi is not content to let Tiili control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horiguchi is looking for a sweep.
Horiguchi is pushing Tiili's head away, looking to escape. Tiili manages to hold on to the position though.
Tiili throws a strike aimed at the side of Horiguchi's head but Horiguchi avoids it well.
Horiguchi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tiili working the head and body with strikes.
Horiguchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tiili.
Horiguchi wants to control but Tiili is keeping busy.
Tiili passes to full mount!
Horiguchi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Horiguchi wants to control but Tiili is having none of it.
Horiguchi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horiguchi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tiili fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tiili unloading with bombs!
Horiguchi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Horiguchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Horiguchi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tiili's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tiili's back!#T3#
Horiguchi avoiding Tiili 's attempts to control his hands.
Horiguchi tries to get the hooks in deep but Tiili pushed the leg off.
Horiguchi is hanging on to Tiili's back as he tries to escape.
Horiguchi missing with strikes.
Horiguchi misses with punches from the back.
Horiguchi trying to control.
Tiili can't escape the position.
Can Tiili hold on?! Horiguchi is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Tiili is in bad spot here.
Tiili trying to control the position but Horiguchi manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Horiguchi controls the action.
Horiguchi throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Horiguchi tries to keep control of the position but Tiili is staying busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Horiguchi controlling the positon.
Tiili is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Horiguchi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Horiguchi tries to keep control of the position but Tiili is staying busy.
What can Tiili do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roko Tiili will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Horiguchi misses the jab.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut.
Tiili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kyoji Horiguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Horiguchi throws a push kick but Tiili slaps the foot to one side.
Horiguchi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Tiili to counter with a crisp jab.
Horiguchi throws a body punch but Tiili moves out of range.
Tiili connects with the punch.
Horiguchi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tiili needs to keep his hands up - Horiguchi had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. Tiili catches Horiguchi right on the button with a cross.
Tiili moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tiili does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Tiili sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tiili throws a body kick that misses.
Tiili checks a low kick from Horiguchi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili throws a body kick that misses.
Horiguchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tiili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Horiguchi is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Horiguchi works the jab nicely.
Tiili takes one on the button.
Horiguchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Horiguchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tiili throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tiili tries to clinch but Horiguchi moves away
and Tiili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiili shoots in looking for a takedown but Horiguchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Tiili backs away, Horiguchi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tiili scores with a sloppy right hand. Horiguchi should have avoided that one.
Horiguchi misses with a jab to the body
letting Tiili counter with a right hand.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kyoji Horiguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horiguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiili.
Tiili staying out of range there.
Horiguchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiili counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tiili tries to close the distance and clinch but Horiguchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiili checks a low kick from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi with a jab.
Tiili digs a good body shot into Horiguchi's ribs.#T2#
Tiili fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Horiguchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tiili lands a nice leg kick that just misses Horiguchi's sensitive parts.
Tiili lands a really nice looking cross but Horiguchi seems unphased.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Tiili throws out a counter right but Horiguchi avoids it with no problem.
Tiili throws a right and a left that Horiguchi avoids nicely.
Horiguchi slips a jab from Tiili.
Tiili swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Horiguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiili takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Tiili misses.
Horiguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiili throws an off balance right hand
and Horiguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiili checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiili. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Tiili feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Horiguchi's calf.
Nice jab there from Horiguchi.
A big left from Horiguchi misses.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horiguchi looks to throw a body kick
and Tiili counters with a body kick.
Horiguchi throws a right hand that Tiili ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiili also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Tiili takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiili misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiili.
Tiili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horiguchi's elbow.
Tiili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horiguchi blocks a body shot from Tiili. #BC#
Horiguchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horiguchi throws out a loose jab but Tiili uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Horiguchi tries to land a leg kick but Tiili saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiili! But no joy.
Tiili is looking to slow Horiguchi down with leg kicks.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut. Tiili saw that one coming.
Horiguchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tiili connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Horiguchi momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiili checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tiili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Horiguchi throws out the jab.
Tiili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Tiili rushes Horiguchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tiili misses with a body punch.
Tiili prevents a body shot from Horiguchi.
Come on Tiili - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Horiguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roko Tiili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tiili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horiguchi can pounce on him.
Tiili checks a low kick from Horiguchi.
Tiili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horiguchi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Tiili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horiguchi misses with a kick to the body.
Tiili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Tiili blocks it.
Tiili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tiili back to the cage. Horiguchi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tiili throws a series of punches but Horiguchi avoids them all with ease.
Tiili lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Horiguchi - just one landing.
Tiili lands a leg kick that knocks Horiguchi off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horiguchi wants to land a leg kick but Tiili is out of range.
Tiili keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Horiguchi misses its intended target.
Horiguchi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tiili is able to avoid easily.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Horiguchi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tiili - the referee stops the clock and Horiguchi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tiili. Horiguchi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiili was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Tiili there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tiili lands a nice leg kick that just misses Horiguchi's sensitive parts.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tiili misses with an uppercut
and Horiguchi counters with a left and a right that stings Tiili.
Tiili throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horiguchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiili thinks about the counter body kick.
Tiili swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Tiili misses with a wild body shot.
Tiili throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horiguchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tiili tries to clinch but Horiguchi is having none of it.
Tiili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tiili keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horiguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiili.
Tiili scores with a decent looking hook.
Horiguchi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiili is just out of range.
Horiguchi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Horiguchi. Beautiful body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Horiguchi checks a leg kick.
Horiguchi slips under a jab.
Horiguchi tries to counter with a takedown but Tiili is quick to defend against it.
Tiili takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiili.
A quick step to the side and Horiguchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the head.
Horiguchi moves out of range of the body kick from Tiili.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Tiili takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tiili cracks the inside of Horiguchi's front leg.
Kyoji Horiguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##CL2#
Tiili closes the distance and pushes Horiguchi back into the cage.
Tiili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horiguchi's elbow.
Tiili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiili lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Horiguchi.
Tiili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horiguchi tries to throw a body punch but Tiili avoids it by throwing Horiguchi back against the cage.
Roko Tiili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Horiguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Tiili lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Horiguchi.
A head punch on the inside from Horiguchi fails to land.
Tiili lands with a left to the head.
Roko Tiili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiili.
Tiili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiili prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tiili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horiguchi's elbow. #T4##BC#
Horiguchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horiguchi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tiili thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Horiguchi if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tiili connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Tiili closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Horiguchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tiili stalling away here and it's allowed Horiguchi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tiili lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiili content to stall in guard here.
Horiguchi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roko Tiili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiili has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roko Tiili!
Roko Tiili was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 542 - Apotheosis
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Tiili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horiguchi throws an off balance right hand
and Tiili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiili looks to score with a jab to the body but Horiguchi is just out of range.
Tiili pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Horiguchi misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Tiili.
Horiguchi defending well as Tiili loads up on a big left hand.
Tiili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horiguchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Horiguchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Tiili closes the distance and clinches.
Horiguchi working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Tiili.
Tiili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Horiguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tiili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horiguchi tries to work over Tiili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiili lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Horiguchi tries to work over Tiili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiili misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiili.
Horiguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiili's elbow.
Tiili tries a body shot but Horiguchi blocks it.
Tiili goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Horiguchi breaks from the clinch.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but Tiili avoids it.
Horiguchi tries a low kick but Tiili avoids it.
Tiili lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tiili misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horiguchi misses with a body kick.
Tiili connects with a solid leg kick.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Horiguchi backing away here, and Tiili unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Horiguchi wants to land a leg kick but Tiili is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiili.
Tiili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horiguchi can pounce on him.
Tiili tries to close the distance and clinch but Horiguchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Horiguchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horiguchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiili tries to work over Horiguchi's front leg with a kick but Horiguchi checks it.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Tiili moves away and avoids it.
Tiili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiili connects with the punch.
Horiguchi cracks Tiili with a good jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Horiguchi.
Tiili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horiguchi fakes the leg kick and cracks Tiili in the body.
Horiguchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horiguchi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiili.
Nice cross by Tiili.
Tiili throws the left hand but Horiguchi avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Tiili darts in and clinches Horiguchi up against the cage.#TD#
Horiguchi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Horiguchi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tiili is avoiding damage well. #T3#
The referee asks Horiguchi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Horiguchi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Horiguchi tries to score with some ground and pound. Tiili controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tiili prevents Horiguchi from improving position.
Tiili tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Horiguchi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Horiguchi wants to control the pace but Tiili is squirming around nicely.
Tiili is looking to get to half guard.
Tiili wants to control but Horiguchi is having none of it.
Tiili can't escape the position. #T4#
Horiguchi tries to control but Tiili wriggling away.
Horiguchi looking to land elbow strikes but Tiili uses the position to regain half guard.
Horiguchi content to control rather than advance.
Tiili tries to get to full guard but Horiguchi has control of the leg.
Horiguchi lands strikes from half guard.
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 Kyoji Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tiili throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horiguchi is looking for a counter combo.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Tiili off balance momentarily.
Tiili's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Horiguchi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tiili scrambles back to his feet.
Kyoji Horiguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiili looks to land a right hand but Horiguchi moved out of range.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiili is looking to slow Horiguchi down with leg kicks.
Horiguchi slips a jab from Tiili.
Tiili throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Horiguchi lands a really nice looking cross but Tiili seems unphased.
A big right from Horiguchi misses.
A swing and a miss from Tiili.
No joy there for Horiguchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut.
Horiguchi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tiili has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horiguchi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi is looking to score with low kicks.
Tiili tries to move into range but Horiguchi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Horiguchi tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Tiili counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tiili looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horiguchi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tiili lands a couple of digs.
Horiguchi is pulling down on Tiili's head to control his posture.
Tiili throws a strike but Horiguchi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Horiguchi wants to stand and escape but instead Tiili has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Horiguchi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Horiguchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Horiguchi being controlled here momentarily.
Horiguchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tiili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tiili keeps trying to improve his position.
Horiguchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing that Horiguchi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Horiguchi throws a big elbow that misses.
Kyoji Horiguchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horiguchi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horiguchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Horiguchi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Horiguchi wants to control from the top but Tiili keeps moving.
Horiguchi throws a strike but Tiili rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tiili is looking to work some ground and pound but Horiguchi has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Horiguchi is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Horiguchi trying to control but Tiili is working from the bottom.
Tiili wants to sweep but no luck.
Horiguchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Horiguchi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Horiguchi won't allow Tiili to sweep him here.
Horiguchi wants to control from the top but Tiili keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tiili is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tiili is working Horiguchi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 Kyoji Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Horiguchi throws a good cross that connects.
Tiili bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Horiguchi's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiili misses the target.
Tiili slips under a jab from Horiguchi.
Tiili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horiguchi is looking to counter punch.
Tiili misses with a low kick.
Horiguchi 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.#CL2#
Tiili closes the distance and clinches.
Horiguchi pushes Tiili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiili can't find room to land a body shot as Horiguchi controls the action.
Horiguchi blocks a body shot from Tiili.
Horiguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiili controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Horiguchi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Horiguchi trying to control but Tiili is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tiili's guard.#T1#
Tiili pulls Horiguchi in close to his closed guard and prevents Horiguchi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Horiguchi advances to half guard.
Horiguchi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tiili is trying to get back to full guard.
Horiguchi with the ground and pound but Tiili uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tiili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tiili pulls Horiguchi in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Horiguchi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tiili lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Horiguchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tiili throws a strike but Horiguchi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tiili is controlling Horiguchi's posture.
Horiguchi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horiguchi trying to control but Tiili is working from the bottom.
Horiguchi looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Tiili controlling Horiguchi's posture.
Horiguchi looking to sit in guard and control but Tiili gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Roko Tiili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyoji Horiguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tiili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horiguchi is keeping the position for now.
Tiili trying to control the position from guard on top but Horiguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiili makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tiili works over Horiguchi with some ground and pound from guard.
Tiili throws an elbow that misses. Horiguchi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tiili's guard. Nice move by Horiguchi!#REVR#
Horiguchi looking to sit in guard and control but Tiili gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tiili wants to control from the top but Horiguchi keeps moving.
Horiguchi wants to sweep but no luck.
Tiili looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiili stopping the sweep attempt from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyoji Horiguchi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horiguchi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Syn 538 - Exsanguinate
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Tiili pushes Panikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Panikov lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Tiili.
A head punch on the inside from Tiili fails to land.
Panikov misses with a punch to the body.
Tiili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Panikov fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tiili.
Panikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panikov avoiding damage.
We've been informed that Tiili has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiili lands with a right to the head.
Panikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tiili cracks Panikov with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiili.
Tiili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiili digs a right hand into Panikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panikov's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Tiili. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Panikov.
Tiili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panikov.
Tiili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Panikov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tiili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Panikov.
Panikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov presses Tiili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tiili looks winded!
Tiili takes a shot to the head.
Tiili can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
Tiili misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tiili is working Panikov over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiili can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
Tiili takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Tiili misses with a knee to the head.
Tiili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panikov.
A right hook to the body lands for Panikov.
Panikov lands a body shot.
Tiili misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Panikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panikov digs a right hand into Tiili's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tiili's gas tank.
Panikov stalling the fight.
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Panikov.
Tiili misses with a body punch.
Panikov scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Panikov misses with some punches.
Tiili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiili backwards.
Panikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiili backwards. #ROC#
Tiili is rocked!
Panikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tiili.
Tiili is still on wobbly legs! Can Panikov finish him?
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Panikov.
Panikov dips a shoulder and cracks Tiili with a mighty uppercut! Tiili falls back against the cage and Panikov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tiili is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Panikov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Panikov!
Post fight, an emotional Sergey Panikov said 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

Event: Syn 535 - Parhelion
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Tiili takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiili misses with some punches.
Tiili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Tiili.
Melo lands with a right to the head.
Melo misses with some punches.
Melo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Melo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiili.
Tiili blocks a body shot from Melo.
Melo lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Tiili.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melo.
Tiili prevents a body shot from Melo.
Melo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melo.
Tiili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiili.
A shot in the inside from Tiili.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melo's elbow.
Melo cracks Tiili with a nice body shot.
Melo fails to pull guard. #T1#
Tiili struggles to land a body shot inside as Melo controls his hands.
Tiili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melo's elbow.
Good body shot from Tiili.
Tiili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Melo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Tiili is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Melo's half guard.
Tiili lands with a punch from half guard.
Melo wants to improve his position but Tiili is controlling well.
Tiili is pressing down on Melo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Melo is holding on for now.
Tiili takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tiili seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tiili looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Melo trying to hold on to Tiili's head to control him but Tiili postures up. #T2#
Melo has hold of Tiili's hands but Tiili slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Melo manages to get to full guard.
Melo keeping full guard, as Tiili tries to pass.
Melo looking for a sweep. Not yet Melo, not yet.
Tiili looking to pass the guard.
Tiili preventing the sweep.
Melo working a defensive guard here.
Tiili stands up over Melo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
Tiili forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Tiili scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Melo gets full guard.#SUB#
Melo has his foot on Tiili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tiili works his way back into a safe position though.
Tiili scoring with some ground and pound.
Melo is trying to keep Tiili in close.
Tiili scoring with punches to the head and body.
Melo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Melo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tiili is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Melo has momentary wrist control but Tiili slips an elbow through the middle.
Melo has momentary wrist control but Tiili slips an elbow through the middle.
Tiili distracts Melo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Tiili landing some decent shots from guard.
Melo keeping moving, preventing Tiili from controlling successfully.
Tiili preventing the sweep.
Tiili trying to control but Melo is working from the bottom.
Tiili postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Melo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tiili can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Melo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tiili lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Tiili dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Melo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiili.
Tiili only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tiili misses with a looping left.
It looked like Melo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tiili.
Melo throws a body punch but Tiili moves out of range.
Melo misses with a looping right.
Tiili staying out of range there.
Tiili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melo tried to score with a low kick but Tiili checks it.
Tiili on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiili lands an overhand right.
Melo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo misses with a leg kick
and Tiili counters with a thumping low kick.
Tiili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tiili throws a leg kick that misses.
Melo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Tiili.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tiili lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Melo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Melo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Tiili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiili feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Melo's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Tiili.
Melo digs a good body shot into Tiili's ribs.
Tiili lands a lovely overhand right.
Melo scores with the left hand. Tiili knows he should have avoided that one.
Tiili cracks Melo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Melo throws a lazy right hand but Tiili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Melo swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiili.
Melo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Melo connects with a right hand. Tiili shakes it off.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tiili checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tiili feints a counter leg kick.
Tiili misses with a low kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Tiili.
A right hook to the body lands for Melo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiili.
Tiili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melo backwards. #BC#
Melo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiili lunges at Melo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Melo's hand.
Tiili throws a body punch but Melo moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiili.
Melo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tiili is looking to score with low kicks.
Tiili scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Nice shot by Tiili.
Tiili throws a leg kick which misses Melo's front leg but catches the back leg as Melo tries to avoid it.
Tiili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tiili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tiili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Tiili. Beautiful body shot.
Tiili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Melo misses the target.
Melo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiili lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Melo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Tiili cracks Melo with a good jab.
Tiili misses with an attempted mid kick.
Melo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tiili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tiili misses with a series of wild punches.
Melo throws a lazy right hand but Tiili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Tiili there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Roko Tiili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiili's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Melo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tiili scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Tiili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiili.
A head punch on the inside from Tiili fails to land.
Tiili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Melo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Tiili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Melo stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tiili or perhaps it was just good defense by Melo, which made it look bad.
Melo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tiili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Melo misses with a body kick.
Tiili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Melo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiili fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tiili misses with a body punch
and Melo counters with an outside leg kick.
Tiili fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Melo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tiili 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Tiili.
Melo throws a body punch but Tiili moves out of range.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Tiili misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Melo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Melo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tiili swings for the body but Melo moves out of range.
A low kick from Tiili is predictable there
enabling Melo to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Melo as he checks the leg kick.
Melo checks a leg kick nicely.
Tiili connects with a good right hand that stumbles Melo. Melo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tiili cracks the inside of Melo's front leg. #CL2#
Tiili rushes Melo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Melo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melo fails to pull guard.
Melo scores with a shot to the side of Tiili's head.
Melo lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiili.
Melo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tiili misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Melo lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melo misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiili with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tiili blocking some punches.
Tiili is working for takedown but Melo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Renan Melo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roko Tiili.
Melo lands with a light punch inside.
Tiili struggles to land a body shot inside as Melo controls his hands.
Melo throws a head punch that misses.
Melo misses with a body punch.
Melo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Melo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Melo gets tackled into the cage by Tiili. Tiili maintains the clinch.
Tiili is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hook to the body lands for Melo.
Tiili trying to control the position but instead, Melo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tiili into the cage.
A short right from Melo on the inside.
Tiili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##TD2#
Tiili gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tiili lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tiili wants to control but Melo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Melo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiili pulls his head out easily.
Tiili looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roko Tiili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Melo wants to control but Tiili is keeping busy.
Renan Melo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tiili looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tiili prevents Melo from improving his position.#SUB#
Melo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Melo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiili throws a big elbow that misses.
Melo seems keen to control Tiili's posture.
Tiili throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Melo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tiili with a nice head shot there.
Tiili trying to control the position from guard on top but Melo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiili distracts Melo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Melo keeping moving, preventing Tiili from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roko Tiili.
Well Tiili has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roko Tiili!
After the fight, Roko Tiili was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEC 523
Date: Jun 25, 2017

#R1#
Preston misses with a head kick.
Tiili throws a jab when Preston was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Preston blocks the leg kick.
Preston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiili.
Tiili lands a body shot.
Preston loads up on a big right hand but Tiili slips the punch.
Preston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Preston throws a sloppy head kick and Tiili moves out of range easily.
Tiili throws out a leg kick but Preston moves out of range and Tiili only half commits.
Preston misses the jab.
Preston connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiili checks a leg kick.
Tiili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Preston has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Aiden Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Preston throws out the jab.
Preston misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Preston.
Preston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiili.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiili checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Tiili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Preston - just one landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Preston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiili.
Preston scores with a head kick.
Tiili wants to clinch.
Tiili moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tiili closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tiili throws a leg kick but Preston moved away.
Tiili takes a kick to the side of the head.
Preston takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tiili fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiili scores with a kick to the midsection.
Preston throws a right hand that Tiili ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiili also avoids with ease.
Tiili is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Tiili uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Preston has time to react.
Tiili scores with a nice head shot.
Preston scores with a nice strike.
Preston throws the left hand but Tiili avoids the punch easily.
Preston throws a right and a left that Tiili avoids nicely.
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Tiili.
Preston throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tiili to counter with a crisp jab.
Preston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Preston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Preston throws out a counter right but Tiili avoids it with no problem.
Aiden Preston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiili checks a leg kick nicely.
Preston misses with a low kick.
Tiili throws a looping overhand right but Preston ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Tiili. Those never looked like landing.
Tiili throws the left hand but Preston avoids the punch easily.
Tiili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Preston.
Tiili takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Preston looks to throw the jab but Tiili is out of range. #T3#
Preston throws the kick towards the body but Tiili avoids it.
Preston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Preston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Tiili drives through and clinches with Preston against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tiili.
Tiili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tiili struggles to land a body shot inside as Preston controls his hands.
Tiili tries a body shot but Preston blocks it.
A short left from Tiili.
Tiili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiili tries to throw a body punch but Preston avoids it by throwing Tiili back against the cage.
Tiili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Preston.
Preston connects with a knee to the head.
Preston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Tiili on the inside.
Tiili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Preston backwards. #T4#
Preston lands a knee to the body. #TD#
Tiili works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Preston controlling Tiili's posture.
Tiili missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tiili with a nice head shot there.
Preston 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Preston has Tiili pulled in close to control his posture.
Tiili tries to free his leg and advance position but Preston is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Preston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiili is one step ahead there.
Tiili postures up and lands a big shot to Preston's brow.
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 Roko Tiili will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tiili throws a leg kick which misses Preston's front leg but catches the back leg as Preston tries to avoid it.
Tiili feints a jab promting Preston to slip. Tiili then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Preston slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tiili, right into the meat.
Preston throws a head kick but Tiili moves out of range.
Preston misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tiili.
Preston throws the left hand but Tiili avoids the punch easily.
Preston misses with a low kick.
Tiili misses with an uppercut.
Tiili defending well as Preston loads up on a big left hand.
Preston scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiili lands a nice looking body kick.
Preston misses with an uppercut
enabling Tiili to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiili avoids the head kick by Preston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tiili or perhaps it was just good defense by Preston, which made it look bad. #T1#
Tiili looks to land a left hand but Preston moved out of range nicely.
Tiili misses with an attempted mid kick.
Preston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Preston lands with a good body shot.
Tiili scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tiili misses with a hook.
Tiili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Preston looks to land a right hand but Tiili moved out of range.
Tiili goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Preston throws out a counter right but Tiili avoids it with no problem.
Roko Tiili is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
Preston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiili is looking to counter punch.
Tiili on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tiili fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Preston is out of range.
Tiili walks into a stiff left hand from Preston.
Tiili throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Tiili moves into the clinch.
Tiili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Tiili managing to block the knees to the body from Preston. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Preston.
Preston prevents a body shot from Tiili.
Tiili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Preston lands a right hand.
Tiili working aggressively here.
Tiili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tiili digs a right hand underneath Preston's ribcage. Preston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Preston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Preston prevents a body shot from Tiili.
Tiili misses with a body punch.
Preston lands an elbow inside that Tiili shrugs off.
Preston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tiili avoids it.
Tiili avoiding damage as Preston throws knees to the body.
Preston pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiili leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tiili misses with a body punch.
Tiili misses with a body punch. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Preston blocks a body shot from Tiili.
Preston working aggressively here.
Tiili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Preston throws an elbow but it misses.
Preston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiili tries to work over Preston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiili tries to work over Preston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiili misses with a punch to the body.
Tiili misses with a punch on the inside.
Preston misses with a punch to the body.
Preston tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiili avoids the damage to the body.
Preston prevents a body shot from Tiili.
Preston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiilis head.
Preston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tiili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Preston prevents a body shot from Tiili.
Preston lands a left hand.
Tiili trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Tiili throws a punch but it's blocked by Preston.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiili.
Tiili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Preston.
Tiili working aggressively here.
Preston tries a knee to the head but Tiili blocks it.
Tiili managing to block the knees to the body from Preston.
Preston blocking some punches.
Tiili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiili throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tiili cracks Preston with a nice body shot.
Tiili misses with a body punch.
Tiili takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiili.
Preston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiili lands with a light punch inside.
Tiili is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Preston is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Tiili dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tiili tests Preston's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Preston drives through and clinches with Tiili against the cage.
Preston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tiili.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Roko Tiili has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tiili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiili tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Preston tries a knee to the head but Tiili blocks it.
Preston lands an elbow just above Tiili 's eye.
Tiili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Preston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tiili tries to work over Preston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston landing knees to the head.
Tiili lands an uppercut.
Preston tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiili avoids the damage to the body.
Preston scores with a shot to the side of Tiili's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Tiili fails to land.
Tiili scores with a shot to the side of Preston's head.
Preston misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Tiili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tiili presses Preston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Tiili.
Tiili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
A short body shot lands from Tiili as the two fighters clinch.
Preston pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Preston tries a body shot but Tiili blocks it.
Tiili misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Tiili as the two fighters clinch.
Preston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiili unloads a knee to the mid-section. Preston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tiili misses with a punch to the body.
Tiili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tiili has Preston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Preston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Preston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiili blocks the elbow strike. #TD#
Tiili lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Tiili is looking for a kimura but Preston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tiili to get the leverage. #T2#
Tiili is keen to just control but Preston is a slippery customer.
Tiili scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tiili trying to mount his opponent but Preston defends it.
Tiili lands with a punch from half guard.
Preston trying to control here.
Preston tries to roll over but Tiili keeps him under control.
Preston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tiili.
Preston wants to control but Tiili is keeping busy.
Tiili is taking a breather. Preston says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tiili lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Tiili thows a huge punch but Preston dodges it nicely.
Preston gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roko Tiili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tiili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Preston is keeping the position for now.
Tiili postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Preston wants to sweep but no luck.
Preston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tiili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Preston can do to turn this around?
Tiili tries to free his leg and advance position but Preston is retaining full guard. #T4#
Tiili throws a big elbow that misses.
Tiili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Preston is keeping the position for now.
Preston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tiili connects with a couple of short punches.
Preston keeping moving, preventing Tiili from controlling successfully.
Tiili 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.
Tiili postures up in Preston's guard and throws a big left but Preston blocks it.
Aiden Preston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Preston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tiili can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roko Tiili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tiili 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roko Tiili!
After the fight, Roko Tiili was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEC 516
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Tiili steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Jones wants to clinch.
Tiili has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice sprawl there from Tiili as Jones shoots in.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tiili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Tiili misses the jab.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiili.
Tiili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tiili manages to circle out of the way.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tiili takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Tiili scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiili wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #T1#
Tiili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tiili is still trying to improve position.
Tiili with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones has his hands on Tiili's head, controlling the position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiili throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Tiili preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tiili throwing strikes but missing.
Jones managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiili working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tiili from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones tries to bum rush Tiili with a series of wild strikes but Tiili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tiili slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tiili walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Tiili moves away and avoids it.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiili finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Tiili is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiili misses the target.
Nice body punch from Jones.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. #T3#
Jones goes for a double leg but Tiili avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tiili continues to drive forward.
Tiili tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Tiili looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Tiili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones throws a hook but Tiili avoids it easily.#CL2#
Tiili closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones prevents a body shot from Tiili.
Tiili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiili lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiili.
Tiili blocks a body shot from Jones.
Tiili blocking some punches.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tiili can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiili.
Jones prevents a body shot from Tiili.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiili backwards.
Tiili struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands. #T4#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiili.
Tiili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones prevents a body shot from Tiili.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili misses with a punch to the body.
Tiili tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiili.
Tiili tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiilis head.
Jones pushes Tiili back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tiili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiili tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Tiili back against the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiili backwards.
Tiili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones avoiding damage as Tiili throws knees to the body.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Tiili blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Tiili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tiili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 Malik Jones 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#
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiili throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Tiili throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiili slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Malik Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiili misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiili.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Tiili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiili throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Tiili slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones slips a jab from Tiili.
Tiili misses with a right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Jones misses.
Tiili moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tiili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiili misses the target.
Tiili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
That kick from Tiili tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tiili misses the jab.
Tiili looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tiili cracks Jones with a good jab.
Tiili tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
A big right from Jones misses.
Tiili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Tiili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiili moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Tiili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiili misses the jab.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Tiili avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiili throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Tiili tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiili looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tiili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tiili.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Tiili changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones shoots in but Tiili avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tiili.
Jones throws a body punch but Tiili moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiili. That's going to slow Jones down.
Tiili displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Tiili looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiili can pounce on him.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Tiili fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Tiili persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Tiili is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tiili.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiili is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tiili not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones moves into full guard.
Tiili is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Tiili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Tiili throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Tiili wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Tiili cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Tiili trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Tiili keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Tiili stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
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 Malik Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tiili avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones is looking to slow Tiili down with leg kicks.
Tiili shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiili is just out of range.
Tiili misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Tiili manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Tiili connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiili throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Tiili looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tiili counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Tiili throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones thumps Tiili with a low kick.
Tiili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiili misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Jones misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiili throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a solid body kick.
Tiili looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Tiili is quick to defend against it.
Tiili feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Tiili looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tiili!
Jones taking a breather here.
Tiili is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Tiili tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Jones throwing strikes but Tiili manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiili working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tiili scores with punches from side control.
Tiili landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Tiili lands some shots froms side control.
Tiili fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tiili.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Roko Tiili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malik Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tiili's head.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tiili is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tiili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CEC 509
Date: Apr 07, 2017

#R1#
Kahne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tiili throws a front kick aimed at Kahne's knee but Kahne avoids it well.
Tiili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Tiili closes the distance and clinches.
Tiili lands a left hand.
A short right from Tiili on the inside.
Tiili can't find room to land a body shot as Kahne controls the action.
Tiili lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiili swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahne uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Kahne breaks the clinch.
Tiili lands the left hand.#CL2#
Tiili takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kahne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tiili.
Good body shot from Tiili.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiili blocking some punches.
Kahne is trying to break the clinch but Tiili is controlling him.#T1#
Tiili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiili working aggressively here.
Tiili is stalling here.
Tiili misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Tiili gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kahne regains guard.
Kahne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiili is one step ahead there.
Tiili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kahne is keeping the position for now.
Tiili lands a couple of digs.
Tiili won't allow Kahne to sweep him here.
Tiili lands a couple of elbows.
Tiili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tiili throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Kahne 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.
Tiili is working Kahne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kahne trying to control the position.
Kahne controlling Tiili's posture.
Tiili working some strikes from top position.
Kahne looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahne, not yet.
Tiili looking to pass the guard.
Tiili stands up over Kahne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tiili postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tiili working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kahne's head.
Kahne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kahne is controlling Tiili's posture.
Tiili working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tiili postures up and lands a big shot to Kahne's brow. #SUB#
Kahne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tiili makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Kahne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tiili trying to control but Kahne is working from the bottom.
Tiili cracks Kahne with a solid left hand.
Tiili trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Tiili with a nice head shot there.
Tiili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kahne trying to keep a closed guard but Tiili is proving a slippery customer.
Kahne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kahne tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiili is retaining full guard.
Tiili lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tiili works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kahne wants to improve his position but Tiili is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tiili lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Tiili dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kahne throws a combination that misses
and Tiili counters with an inside leg kick.
Tiili needs to keep his hands up - Kahne had a free shot at his head there.
Kahne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiili throws out the jab.
That kick from Tiili tenderised Kahne's leg. Kahne is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Kahne misses.
That kick from Tiili tenderised Kahne's leg. Kahne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tiili throws out a leg kick but Kahne moves out of range and Tiili only half commits.
Tiili lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kahne at a distance.
Kahne lands a really nice looking cross but Tiili seems unphased.
Kahne throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiili counters with a low kick, right behind Kahne 's knee.
Kahne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tiili.
Tiili connects with a jab.
Tiili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Kahne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahne. Tiili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kahne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tiili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kahne.
Roko Tiili seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Jab from Tiili.
Roko Tiili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiili throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kahne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tiili throws a front kick aimed at Kahne's knee but Kahne avoids it well.
Kahne blocks a leg kick.
Kahne attempts a counter takedown but Tiili avoids it well and moves away.
Kahne throws a shot from downtown. Tiili moves away and avoids it.
Tiili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kahne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tiili.
Tiili tries to clinch but Kahne is having none of it.
Kahne needs to keep his hands up - Tiili had a free shot at his head there.
Tiili misses with a body kick.
Kahne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tiili.
Tiili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kahne.
Tiili fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kahne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tiili if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Tiili wants to clinch.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tiili.
Tiili misses with a low kick as Kahne jumps back.
Tiili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kahne throws a body punch but Tiili moves out of range.
Kahne misses with an uppercut. Tiili saw that one coming.
Kahne misses with a wild body shot.
Tiili appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kahne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiili sprawls well. Tiili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kahne gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiili misses the target.
Kahne throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiili counters with a good, hard body kick but Kahne shrugs it off.
Kahne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiili.#T3#
Tiili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tiili throws a leg kick which misses Kahne's front leg but catches the back leg as Kahne tries to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Tiili there.
Kahne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tiili goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tiili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahne.
Kahne misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiili counters with a nice body kick.
Tiili lands a leg kick that knocks Kahne off balance momentarily.
Kahne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kahne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tiilis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiili throws a lazy right hand but Kahne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kahne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Tiili.
Tiili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tiili scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping body kick lands there for Tiili.
Tiili thuds his right hand into Kahne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Tiili forces Kahne back against the cage and clinches.
Tiili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiili backwards.
Tiili misses with the head strike.
Tiili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kahnes head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kahne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kahne misses with the head strike.
Tiili misses with the head strike.
Kahne will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tiili misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Tiili has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kahne clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiili 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Tiili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tiili misses with a leg kick.
Tiili on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tiili is looking to slow Kahne down with leg kicks.
Tiili wants to clinch up but Kahne keeps it at a distance.
Kahne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiili defending well as Kahne loads up on a big left hand.
Kahne shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiili sprawls well. He's pushed Kahne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Decent striking displayed by Tiili there.
Kahne misses with a body shot.
Tiili tries to clinch but Kahne is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kahne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tiili did well to prevent Kahne getting side control.
Tiili wants to improve his position but Kahne is controlling well.
Kahne is nestled in close to Tiili, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Well, if Kahne is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roko Tiili has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kahne is trying to control the action in half guard but Tiili is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kahne throws a strike but Tiili avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tiili managing to control the position.
Tiili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kahne is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiili has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kahne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tiili manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kahne manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tiili trying to control but Kahne is working from the bottom.
Tiili throws a big right hand that misses.
Tiili preventing the sweep.
Tiili landing with the ground and pound.
Tiili lands a couple of elbows.
Kahne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tiili scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SUB#
Kahne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kahne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kahne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roko Tiili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tiili scoring with some ground and pound.
Tiili postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kahne keeping moving, preventing Tiili from controlling successfully.
Tiili working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kahne keeping full guard, as Tiili tries to pass.
Kahne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ken Kahne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tiili lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tiili scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tiili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kahne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tiili advances to half guard.
Kahne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kahne is refusing to be controlled, as Tiili sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kahne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiili lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roko Tiili.
Well Tiili has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roko Tiili!
A very excited looking Roko Tiili rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Ken Kahne stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's tough to lose but that's what makes a winner. I'll do what I must to never feel this again.'.

Event: CEC 502
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Cell checks a leg kick.
Cell lands with a nice body punch.
Cell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tiili misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tiili.
Tiili throws a wild body kick that Cell sees coming a mile off.
Cell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tiili blocks it well.
Tiili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cell pinned against the cage. Cell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cell checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiili swings widly with a right hand
and Cell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tiili misses with a looping right.
Cell throws out a loose jab but Tiili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiili throws a leg kick
and Cell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tiili's knee momentarily.
Tiili misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Cell lands a head kick. Tiili smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tiili misses with a body kick.
Tiili misses with a leg kick
and Cell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiili misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Tiili is predictable there #TD2#
and Cell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tiili has his hands clasped together around Cell's back. He's all about the action.
Cell throwing shots but Tiili is blocking nicely.
Tiili has hold of Cell's hands but Cell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tiili is trying to get back to full guard.
Cell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Cell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tiili defending well though.
Cell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tiili taking some punishment here, with Cell in his half guard.
Tiili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tiili's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiili tries to roll over but Cell keeps him under control.
Cell trying to mount his opponent but Tiili defends it.
Tiili is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cell throwing shots but Tiili is blocking nicely.
Cell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cell slips a nice elbow through Tiili's hands, connecting with Tiili's forehead.
Cell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tiili is looking for a sweep. Cell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tiili is controlling Cell's trapped leg to prevent Cell from advancing to side control.
Tiili tries to roll over but Cell keeps him under control.
Tiili holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiili throws a push kick but Cell slaps the foot to one side.
Cell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roko Tiili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Tiili misses.
Tiili tries to score with a low kick but Cell moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Tiili is predictable there
and Cell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tiili misses with a straight right.
Cell is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cell scores with a hook to the body. Tiili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Tiili.
Tiili takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tiili thows a leg kick but Cell checks it #TD2#
and Cell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cell.
Cell throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stem Cell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good work by Cell as he checks the leg kick.
Cell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Cell. No joy for Tiili on that attempt.
Cell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tiili throws a jab but it's blocked by Cell.
Tiili throws a jab when Cell was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Cell.
Tiili scores with a nice right hand.
Tiili is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Tiili misses
and Cell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiili scores with a hook to the body. Cell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tiili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cell.
A nice side step and Cell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tiili catches Cell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cell moves away from the strike by Tiili.
Cell moves away from the strike by Tiili. #T1#
Cell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiili misses with a looping left.
Tiili blocks a head kick by Cell.
Tiili misses with a two punch combination.
Cell counters with a body kick.
Tiili throws a right hand that misses
and Cell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiili misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Tiili misses
and Cell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cell defending well as Tiili loads up on a big left hand.
Cell scores with a body shot.
Cell moves out of range of the body kick from Tiili.
Cell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cell throws a head kick that misses.
Cell clobbers Tiili with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tiili throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Cell counter with a right hand. #T2#
Tiili closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cell misses with a wild body shot.
Tiili attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tiili throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cell.
Tiili keeps Cell at a distance using the push kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cell, as that shot connected.
Cell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiili.
Cell moves out of range of the body kick from Tiili.
Cell throws out a counter right but Tiili avoids it with no problem.
Cell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cell misses with a low kick.
Tiili wants to land a leg kick but Cell is out of range.
Tiili doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Tiili throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Cell stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiili. Tiili gets slowly back to his feet.
Good work by Cell as he checks the leg kick.
Tiili throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tiili gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tiili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cell counters with a left to the body.
Tiili throws a lazy right hand but Cell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cell.
Cell throws out a powerful jab.
Tiili misses with a looping right.
Cell misses with a body shot.
Cell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Tiili throws a leg kick
and Cell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tiili tries to land a leg kick but Cell saw it coming and moves away.
Tiili connects with a looping right hand.
Tiili misses with a low kick.
And Cell tries to counter it with a takedown but Tiili pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tiili checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tiili dodges the punch combination from Cell.
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!
Cell misses with a few strikes there.
Stem Cell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiili throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Cell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cell.
Tiili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cell is stalling in the full guard.
Cell trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stem Cell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cell scores with a head kick.
Cell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tiili explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice body kick from Cell.
Tiili misses with a lunging right hand
and Cell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiili scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tiili bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tiili is looking to score with low kicks.
Tiili fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cell is out of range.
Cell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tiili throws the left hand but Cell avoids the punch easily.
Cell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tiili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Tiili misses with an uppercut. Cell saw that one coming.
Cell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cell throws a right and a left that both miss.
A clash of legs there as Cell blocks the low kick.
Cell scores with a leg kick.
Tiili throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Cell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tiili not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cell throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tiili's head.#T2#
Tiili keeping moving, preventing Cell from controlling successfully.
Cell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cell lands a couple of elbows.
Tiili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cell throwing strikes from guard but Tiili blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tiili throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Cell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Cell with the ground and pound but Tiili uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cell trying to control but Tiili is working from the bottom.
Cell throws a strike but Tiili rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Cell keeping moving, preventing Tiili from controlling successfully.
Tiili has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tiili's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tiili passes Cell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tiili looks to land a strike but Cell avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roko Tiili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiili being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cell is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cell is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiili has wrist control.
Cell stands up over Tiili, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stem Cell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Cell is working Tiili over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cell trying to control but Tiili is working from the bottom.
Cell stopping the sweep attempt from Tiili.
Tiili looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cell looking to pass the guard.
Cell trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stem Cell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stem Cell!
Post fight, Stem Cell took to the microphone: 'With the right strategy, I knew there was no way he'd beat me'.

Event: CEC 498
Date: Feb 03, 2017

#R1#
Mirowski blocks a leg kick.
Mirowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Tiili looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mirowski wants to sweep here but Tiili controlling him for the moment.
Tiili lands a couple of elbows.
Tiili throws a big right hand that misses.
Tiili 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.
Mirowski keeping moving, preventing Tiili from controlling successfully.
Tiili postures up in Mirowski's guard and throws a big left but Mirowski blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiili looking to pass the guard.
Mirowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Tiili wants to control from the top but Mirowski keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tiili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiili loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tiili throws a big elbow that misses.
Tiili is fighting to break Mirowski's control of his arms but Mirowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tiili slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Tiili working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mirowski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tiili. #T2#
Tiili tries to move to full mount but Mirowski actually manages to regain half guard.
Mirowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mirowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mirowski has Tiili pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Mirowski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiili loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tiili throws a strike but Mirowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Tiili has his hands on Mirowski's head, controlling the position.
Mirowski is looking to stand up but Tiili won't let him.
Mirowski preventing the sweep.
Tiili is working hard here to advance position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mirowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tiili is pulling down on Mirowski's head to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mirowski controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mirowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tiili's hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mirowski misses with a body shot.
Tiili misses the jab.#CL2#
Mirowski forces Tiili back against the cage and clinches.
Tiili lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiili backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiili.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Tiili dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mirowski moves out of range as Tiili strikes.
Tiili thuds his shin into the meat of Mirowski's side.
Mirowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tiili shoots for a double leg takedown but Mirowski sprawls well. He's pushed Tiili's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A cross from Mirowski lands.
Tiili shoots for a double leg takedown but Mirowski sprawls well. He's pushed Tiili's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirowski can do to turn this around?
Tiili tries to clinch but Mirowski moves out of range.
Tiili connects with an inside leg kick.
Mirowski moves out of range of the body kick from Tiili.
Mirowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mirowski misses with an uppercut.
Tiili looks for a takedown but Mirowski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roko Tiili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Mirowski misses.
Tiili checks a leg kick.
Mirowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Tiili throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tiili checks a low kick from Mirowski.
The crowd cheers as Tiili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mirowski doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Tiili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiili.
Mirowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiili was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirowski.
Tiili throws a lazy body kick
and Mirowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Mirowski misses its intended target.
Tiili misses with a leg kick
letting Mirowski counter with a right hand.
Mirowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tiili lunges at Mirowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mirowski's hand.
Tiili shoots in looking for a takedown but Mirowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tiili buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mirowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiili.
Mirowski connects with a right hand. Tiili shakes it off.
Tiili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Mirowski gets caught flat footed, as Tiili shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mirowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mirowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tiili manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tiili is trying to control the position but Mirowski postures up. #T2#
Mirowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mirowski wants to stand and escape but instead Tiili has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Tiili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mirowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mirowski pulls Tiili in close to his closed guard and prevents Tiili from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tiili missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Tiili stopping the sweep attempt from Mirowski.
Tiili throws a strike but Mirowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tiili not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tiili 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.
Tiili pulls Mirowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Mirowski from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mirowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roko Tiili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiili controls Mirowski momentarily but Mirowski frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Roko Tiili will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tiili stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mirowski tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Tiili finds it's target.
Tiili connects with a nice looking jab.
Mirowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mirowski lands with a right hand.
Tiili scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tiili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mirowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mirowski lands a body shot.
Mirowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tiili connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mirowski scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiili feints and then cracks Mirowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mirowski down.
Tiili takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mirowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Mirowski backs away, Tiili returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tiili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirowski.
Mirowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tiili.
Roko Tiili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiili takes a swing at Mirowski's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiili. That's going to slow Mirowski down.
Tiili misses with a hook to the body
and Mirowski counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Mirowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiili tried to score with a low kick but Mirowski checks it.
Mirowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tiili under the eye.
Tiili defending well as Mirowski loads up on a big left hand.
Tiili feinted with a counter takedown.
Mirowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tiili throws a leg kick but Mirowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karol Mirowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiili connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mirowski misses with a hook.
Tiili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Tiili shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mirowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tiili tries to free his leg and advance position but Mirowski is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tiili's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tiili throwing strikes but missing.
Tiili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Tiili postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mirowski keeping full guard, as Tiili tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tiili looking to pass the guard.
Mirowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tiili loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mirowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili. #T3#
Tiili passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tiili trying to control the action but Mirowski is working from the bottom.
Tiili postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Roko Tiili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tiili sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mirowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mirowski is looking for a sweep.
Tiili sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mirowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tiili in side control, throwing shots but Mirowski defends.
Tiili scores with punches from side control.
Tiili trying to control the position but Mirowski is working away.
Karol Mirowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mirowski stops Tiili from passing to mount.
Tiili working away.
Tiili fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tiili working the ground and pound but Mirowski is defending the strikes.
Mirowski taking a bit of punishment here - Tiili scoring with strikes.
Tiili scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mirowski to see if he's OK.
Tiili lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mirowski down.
Tiili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mirowski keeps working.
Mirowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tiili off and has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Roko Tiili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tiili, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Syn 476 - Helix vs Donnelly
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Longbow throws a head kick but Tiili moves out of range.
Tiili misses with a lunging right hand
and Longbow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Longbow throws a leg kick but Tiili moved away.
Longbow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiili at a distance.
Tiili stuns Longbow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longbow blocks a jab.
Longbow connects with a body shot that sends Tiili's belly button to the back.
Tiili misses the shot to the body.
Longbow appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tiili lands a right hook to the body.
Tiili shoots in for a takedown but Longbow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiili throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Tiili blocks the low kick.
Tiili connects with a body shot.
Longbow slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiili throws an overhand right that lands on Longbow's shoulder, as Longbow tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Tiili coming out on top.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Longbow. That's going to slow Tiili down.
Longbow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Longbow scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Longbow misses.
A head kick misses from Tiili.
Tiili lands with a nice body punch.
Longbow thumps Tiili with a low kick.
Longbow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Longbow thuds his shin into the meat of Tiili's side.
Nice body punch from Longbow.
Longbow takes a swing at Tiili's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Longbow.
Longbow lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longbow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tiili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longbow.
Longbow ducks right into an uppercut from Tiili. #T2#
Longbow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiili connects with a body shot.
Longbow is looking to wear down Tiili with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A cross from Longbow lands.
Tiili connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Longbow throws a jab when Tiili was well out of range.
Longbow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longbow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiili moves away.
Tiili steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Longbow. That one must have hurt.
Longbow scoring well with a low kick there.
Henry Longbow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longbow blocks a head kick by Tiili.
Tiili checks a low kick from Longbow.
Longbow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tiili.
Tiili misses with a kick to the body.
Tiili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longbow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiili. #T3#
Tiili is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longbow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longbow was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiili.
Tiili misses with a body shot.
Tiili connects with a good right hand that stumbles Longbow. Longbow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tiili scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Longbow looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiili is just out of range.
Longbow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Longbow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tiili's head.
Jab from Tiili.
Tiili has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tiili there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tiili misses with a kick to the body.
Longbow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tiili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Tiili ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Longbow scores with a jab.#T4#
Tiili takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tiili throws a shot to the body.
Tiili swings for the body but Longbow moves out of range.
Tiili needs to keep his hands up - Longbow had a free shot at his head there.
Longbow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tiili makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Longbow enables Tiili to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Longbow manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tiili trying to control the position from guard on top but Longbow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Longbow looking for a guillotine here but Tiili defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiili working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Longbow's head.
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 Henry Longbow will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Longbow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longbow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tiili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longbow.
Longbow jabs Tiili right on the nose. Tiili blinks but takes it well.
Tiili takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tiili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Longbow can pounce on him.
Tiili gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Longbow.
Tiili throws a hook but Longbow avoids it easily.
Longbow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Longbow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiili.
Longbow lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Tiili there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tiili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longbow was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiili.
Some bone on bone action there as Longbow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Longbow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longbow connects with a single shot there.
Tiili 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.#T1#
Tiili throws a jab when Longbow was well out of range.
Longbow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiili cracks Longbow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tiili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Longbow misses the target.
Tiili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Longbow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Longbow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiili throws a shot from downtown. Longbow moves away and avoids it.
Tiili takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tiili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longbow.
Longbow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiili throws out the jab.
Longbow avoids the body shot from Tiili.
Longbow with a jab.
Longbow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Tiili drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Tiili avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Longbow is looking for a triangle here but Tiili uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Longbow taking a bit of punishment here - Tiili scoring with strikes.
Tiili is working Longbow over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tiili throws a strike aimed at the side of Longbow's head but Longbow avoids it well.
Longbow is trying to get back to half guard.
Longbow sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Longbow actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tiili connects with a nice short shot to Longbow's temple.
Tiili wants to pass the guard but Longbow is defending well.
Longbow regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tiili wants to control from the top but Longbow keeps moving. #SUB#
Longbow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tiili can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tiili cracks Longbow with a solid left hand.
Roko Tiili has got the better of the ground game so far.
Longbow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiili chips away with some ground and pound.
Tiili is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4##SUB#
Longbow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tiili defends well.
Tiili tries to free his leg and advance position but Longbow is retaining full guard.
Tiili with a nice head shot there.
Tiili keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Longbow's head.
Tiili scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tiili wants to control from the top but Longbow keeps moving. #SUB#
Tiili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Longbow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiili has managed to get both his arms back between Longbow's legs - danger averted.
Tiili trying to control the position from guard on top but Longbow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Henry Longbow will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Tiili misses.
Longbow connects with an inside leg kick.
Longbow misses the shot to the body.
Tiili replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Longbow blocks it well.
A head kick misses from Longbow.
Tiili doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decent striking displayed by Longbow there.
Longbow swings for the body but Tiili moves out of range.
Longbow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiili.
Tiili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longbow.
Tiili smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Longbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiili swings for the body but Longbow moves out of range.
Longbow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Tiili.
Longbow blocks a jab.
Tiili looks to score with a jab to the body but Longbow is just out of range.
Tiili with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Tiili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longbow.
A counter left hand to the body from Longbow misses its target.
Tiili digs a good hook to Longbow's body.
Tiili moves out of range of the leg kick from Longbow.
Nice cross by Longbow.
Longbow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiili.
Tiili digs a good hook to Longbow's body. #CL2#
Tiili clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longbow.
Tiili can't find room to land a body shot as Longbow controls the action.
Tiili is looking to control Longbow's arms but Longbow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tiili has his back to the cage.
Longbow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiili wants to stall.
Tiili takes a shot to the head.
Longbow swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiili uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A short left from Tiili.
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!
Longbow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Longbow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Longbow lands a body shot.
Tiili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Longbow working aggressively here.
Longbow can't find room to land a body shot as Tiili controls the action.
Longbow tries to work over Tiili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longbow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiili is trying to maintain a safe position but Longbow gets an underhook and turns Tiili into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longbow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tiili pushes Longbow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Longbow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tiili blocks a body shot from Longbow.
Tiili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tiili blocks a body shot from Longbow. #T3#
Longbow swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiili throws a punch but it's blocked by Longbow.
Tiili's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short right from Longbow on the inside.
Longbow pushes Tiili back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tiili trying to stall but Longbow improves his position.
Tiili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Longbow tries to throw a body punch but Tiili avoids it by throwing Longbow back against the cage.
Roko Tiili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiili misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Longbow.
Tiili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tiili tries to throw a body punch but Longbow avoids it by throwing Tiili back against the cage.
Tiili presses Longbow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Tiili pulls guard successfully.
Longbow trying to control but Tiili is working from the bottom.
Longbow throwing strikes from guard but Tiili blocks nicely. #T4#
Tiili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Longbow passes Tiili's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Longbow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Longbow is looking for a kimura here.
Longbow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longbow prevents Tiili from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henry Longbow.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Longbow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 469 - Slinga vs Gymer
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Jung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tiili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tiili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jung.
Tiili blocks a head kick by Jung.
Tiili works Jung's body with a nice hook.
Tiili takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tiili slaps away a takedown attempt from Jung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tiili misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tiili misses the shot to the body.
Tiili lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Tiili is looking to clinch.
Tiili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jung.
Tiili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Tiili is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tiili takes a swing at Jung's ribcage but misses.
Jung moves out of range of the strikes.
Jung blocks a jab.
Tiili throws a hook but Jung avoids it easily.
Jung feinted with a counter takedown.
Jung throws a head kick that misses
and Tiili counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jung thinking.
Tiili scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tiili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Tiili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiili misses with a wild body shot.
Tiili just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJung.
Tiili thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jung if he has to take too many more of those. #TD2#
Tiili shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jung wants to get back to full guard.
Tiili is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiili pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tiili seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tiili scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Jung looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tiili passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tiili working the ground and pound.
Tiili scoring with punches and elbows.
Jung is looking for a sweep.
Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tiili working the ground and pound from side control.
Tiili scoring with punches and elbows.
Tiili works to advance to full mount. Jung defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jung is desperately trying to improve his position but Tiili has a good base and remains in mount.
Tiili with the ground and pound from mount.
Tiili lands a couple of good shots and Jung has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tiili landing with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Jung's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiili is landing with strikes from the back. #ROC2#
Jung is rocked!
Tiili lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jung's head.
Oh Jung is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiili trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jung doesn't escape.
Tiili cracks Jung with a big right hand from the back mount! Jung immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Tiili takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roko Tiili!
Roko Tiili decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn 462 - Devil's Playground
Date: Aug 09, 2016

#R1#
Tiili takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Tiili. That snapped Skrumbo 's head back.
The fighters circling - Skrumbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skrumbo misses with a hook. Tiili ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Skrumbo . Beautiful body shot.
Tiili misses with a body shot.
Tiili looks to throw the jab but Skrumbo is out of range.
Skrumbo cracks Tiili with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Skrumbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiili stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skrumbo walks into a straight right hand from Tiili.
Skrumbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skrumbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiili.
It looked like Skrumbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skrumbo throws a hook to the side of Tiili's head but Tiili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Tiili has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Roko Tiili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiili cracks Skrumbo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Skrumbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Skrumbo throws a low kick, looking for Tiili's leg but Tiili calmly moves out of range.
Skrumbo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Tiili looks to land a right hand but Skrumbo moved out of range.
Tiili throws a poor cross that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
Skrumbo misses with a hook. Tiili ducked under it nicely.
Tiili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Skrumbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiili thuds his right hand into Skrumbo 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skrumbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tiili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skrumbo .
Tiili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Skrumbo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbo throws a shot from downtown. Tiili moves away and avoids it.
Tiili lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Skrumbo is rocked!
Tiili throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skrumbo 's waist but Skrumbo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tiili off to one side.
Skrumbo misses with a looping left.
Tiili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skrumbo .
Tiili takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skrumbo lunges at Tiili with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tiili's hand.
Tiili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skrumbo .
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tiili.
A bone on bone clash there as Tiili blocks the leg kick.
Skrumbo punishes Tiili's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo swings for the body but Tiili moves out of range.
Tiili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skrumbo .
Tiili takes a swing at Skrumbo 's ribcage but misses.
Tiili throws a sloppy body shot
and Skrumbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skrumbo lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Skrumbo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tiili lands with an uppercut that bounces Skrumbo off the cage and back into range.
Tiili takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Skrumbo misses with a leg kick.
Skrumbo throws out a loose jab but Tiili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiili let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tiili throws a big shot that misses.
Skrumbo lands with an overhand left.
Skrumbo throws a hook but Tiili avoids it easily.
Tiili swings for the body but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo digs a good hook to Tiili's body.
Tiili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbo .
Tiili misses with a hook.
Tiili fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skrumbo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skrumbo throws an overhand right that lands on Tiili's shoulder, as Tiili tries to avoid the shot.
Skrumbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiili.
Tiili misses with a kick to the body
and Skrumbo counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Skrumbo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tiili.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Tiili connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skrumbo momentarily.
Tiili scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Skrumbo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skrumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Tiili misses with a straight right.
Skrumbo seems to have got his legs back now.
Decent striking displayed by Tiili there.
Tiili ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skrumbo just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Skrumbo misses its intended target.
Tiili connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiili throws a head kick but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skrumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiili manages to avoid it.
Tiili comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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 Da Skrumbo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Skrumbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skrumbo moves away.
Tiili thows a leg kick but Skrumbo checks it
and Skrumbo counters with an inside leg kick.
Tiili moves away from the strike by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo misses with a hook. Tiili ducked under it nicely.
Tiili misses with a looping left.
Tiili walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skrumbo misses with a right hand
and Tiili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skrumbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiili.
Skrumbo thumps Tiili with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiili cracks Skrumbo with an open hand slap.
Skrumbo loads up on a big right hand but Tiili slips the punch.
Skrumbo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tiili's calf.
Tiili cracks a nice hook into Skrumbo 's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrumbo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tiili in his tracks. #T1#
Skrumbo takes one on the button.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot.
Tiili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiili misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skrumbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skrumbo lands with a shot to the body.
Tiili throws a shot from downtown. Skrumbo moves away and avoids it.
Skrumbo loads up on a big right hand but Tiili slips the punch.
A left lands for Tiili.
Skrumbo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tiili.
Tiili throws a low kick, looking for Skrumbo 's leg but Skrumbo calmly moves out of range.
Tiili looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrumbo is just out of range.
Tiili throws out a loose jab but Skrumbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrumbo is looking to counter punch.
Tiili throws a big shot that misses.
Skrumbo tried to counter with a leg kick but Tiili avoided it.#T2#
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiili lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skrumbo at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili lands a glancing blow to the side of Skrumbo 's head.
An inside leg kick from Skrumbo misses.
Tiili takes a swing at Skrumbo 's ribcage but misses.
Tiili lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Skrumbo . That snapped Tiili's head back.
Skrumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiili manages to avoid it.
Skrumbo misses with a straight right.
Skrumbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tiili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiili tests Skrumbo 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skrumbo throws a lazy right hand but Tiili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skrumbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Skrumbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Skrumbo swings widly with a right hand
and Tiili counters with a crisp right that sends Skrumbo to the canvas! Tiili follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roko Tiili!
Roko Tiili decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Da Skrumbo spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.

Event: Syn 457 - Kocur vs. Makinwa
Date: Jul 18, 2016

#R1#
Tiili tries to move into range but Matic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Matic clinches up against the cage.
Tiili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matic scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tiili has a couple of punches blocked by Matic.
Tiili effectively controlling the action here.
Matic prevents a body shot from Tiili.
A short uppercut from Matic.
Tiili throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tiili blocking some punches.
Tiili lands an uppercut.
Tiili's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Matic breaks from the clinch.
Matic scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Tiili clinches up with Matic and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Tiili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tiili avoids it.#BC2#
Tiili breaks from the clinch.
Matic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tiili swats away the attempt to clinch by Matic.
Tiili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiili tries to clinch but Matic is having none of it. #CL2#
Tiili has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiili holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Matic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tiili.
Matic tries a body shot but Tiili blocks it.
Matic 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.#T2#
Tiili can't find room to land a body shot as Matic controls the action.
Matic takes a shot to the head.
Matic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tiili controlling the action here for a moment.
Tiili will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matic up against the cage.
Tiili scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Tiili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Tiili has closed the distance and engaged Matic in a clinch.
Matic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Matic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiili tries to clinch up but Matic circles away and keeps his distance.
Matic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tiili moves in looking to clinch but Matic pushes him off.#T3##CL2#
Tiili closes the distance and clinches.
Tiili digs a right hand into Matic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matic's gas tank.
Tiili lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiili wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Tiili.
Matic prevents a body shot from Tiili.
Matic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiili's elbow.
Matic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiili's elbow.
Tiili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matic.
Matic tries to land a knee to the head but Tiili blocks with his arms.
Tiili lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Matic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Matic gets tackled into the cage by Tiili. Tiili maintains the clinch.
Matic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiili backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Matic fails to land.
Matic lands a left hand. #T4#
Matic tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiili avoids the damage to the body.
Tiili misses with a body punch.
Tiili lands an uppercut.
Tiili struggles to land a body shot inside as Matic controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiili.
Matic misses with the head strike. #BC#
Matic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matic fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Matic gets tackled into the cage by Tiili. Tiili maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Tiili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiili wants to clinch up but Matic keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Tiili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Come on Tiili - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roko Tiili will probably get the nod.
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#
Matic with a hook.
Tiili is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Tiili closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matic.
Matic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matic is looking to break free of the clinch but Tiili has double underhooks. #BC#
Matic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiili takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Tiili clinches up against the cage.
Tiili tries to circle away but Matic has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Matic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tiili has Matic up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiili can't find room to land a body shot as Matic controls the action.
Tiili pushes Matic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiili manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1##BC#
Matic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tiili clinches up against the cage.
Tiili throws a punch but it's blocked by Matic.
Matic tries to break free but Tiili pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tiili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matic swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Tiili darts in and clinches Matic up against the cage.
Matic takes a shot to the head.
Matic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matic trying to control the position but instead, Tiili has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matic into the cage.
Tiili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Tiili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Tiili wants to clinch.
Matic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matic wants to clinch.
Matic misses the jab.
Tiili wants to clinch
and Matic counters with a left and a right that stings Tiili. #CL#
Matic has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matic is pressed up against the cage. Tiili has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matic down to the mat. Matic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tiili is looking to clinch.
Matic is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Tiili drives through and clinches with Matic against the cage. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Tiili as the two fighters clinch.
Matic can't find room to land a body shot as Tiili controls the action.
Matic prevents a body shot from Tiili.
Tiili tries a body shot but Matic blocks it.
Tiili is working Matic over against the cage.#BC2#
Tiili breaks from the clinch.
Tiili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Matic misses.
Matic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiili moves away.
Tiili moves out of range as Matic strikes.
Tiili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matic paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Matic pushes Tiili up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tiili as the two fighters clinch.
Tiili lands with a right to the head. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiili. #BC#
Matic breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiili drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Tiili moves into range and clinches up with Matic.
Tiili looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matic lands an uppercut.
Tiili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matic blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Matic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiili is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardijan Matic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Tiili closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Matic breaks the clinch.
Hardijan Matic is winning the standup battle so far.
Matic misses with a body kick.
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 Hardijan Matic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roko Tiili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Tiili shoots in and gets a takedown into Matic's guard.
Matic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tiili looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tiili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tiili wants to control from the top but Matic keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiili stands and throws Matic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tiili sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Matic taking a bit of punishment here - Tiili scoring with strikes. #T1#
Tiili misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Matic taking punishment in the form of punches. #ES#
Matic throws Tiili to one side and escapes!
Tiili moves in looking to clinch but Matic pushes him off.
Matic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiili shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Tiili gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tiili throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Matic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiili moves out of range as Matic throws a body kick.
Tiili avoids the head kick by Matic.
Tiili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiili paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Tiili gets a clinch. #T2#
Matic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili looking for a takedown.
Matic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tiili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matic backwards.
Tiili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiili goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Matic manages to break the clinch.
Tiili swats away the attempt to clinch by Matic.
Tiili takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3##CL2#
Tiili moves into range and clinches up with Matic.
Matic misses with a knee strike.
Tiili goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matic prevents it.
Hardijan Matic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roko Tiili.
Tiili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matic wants to break free but Tiili has control.
Matic is pushing Tiili up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matic lands an uppercut.
Tiili struggles to land a body shot inside as Matic controls his hands.
Tiili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiili lands a hook that snaps the head of Matic backwards.
Tiili digs a right hand into Matic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matic's gas tank.
Matic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tiili.
Tiili misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Tiili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matic's elbow.
Tiili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tiili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiili.
Tiili gets through Matic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Matic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matic throws a good cross that connects.
Matic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Tiili moves into range and clinches up with Matic.
Matic letting Tiili take a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roko Tiili.
I think Tiili 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: VCL Fight Night: 36
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1#
Tiili lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tiili.
Alvarez sizes up Tiili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tiili has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Tiili.
Tiili throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alvarez 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.
Tiili throws a leg kick but Alvarez checks it.
Tiili throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Tiili throws a body kick that misses
and Alvarez counters with an inside leg kick.
Tiili gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Tiili moved away.
Alvarez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiili connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
Tiili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a straight left. #T1#
Alvarez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiili's head backwards.
Tiili wants to slow Alvarez down by chopping away at his legs.
Tiili lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tiili moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Tiili's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Tiili manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvarez's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Alvarez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tiili off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez throws a front kick aimed at Tiili's knee but Tiili avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Tiili. That snapped Alvarez's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Alvarez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez moves out of range as Tiili strikes.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiili lands with a good body shot.
Tiili connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tiili misses with a leg kick
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Tiili scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Tiili throws a solid leg kick but Alvarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tiili.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Tiili manages to avoid it.
Roko Tiili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiili lands with a shot to the body.
Tiili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiili.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiili misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Tiili misses
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tiili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiili throws out the jab.
Alvarez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tiili looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiili.#T3#
Tiili tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiili.
Tiili lands a front kick.
Tiili misses with a hook to the body
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiili lands an overhand right.
Tiili misses with a kick to the body
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvarez's hands.
Tiili takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvarez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tiili checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tiili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiili motions for Alvarez to come forward. Tiili throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tiili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvarez, right into the meat. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tiili with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiili comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tiili throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
A cross from Tiili lands.
Tiili lands a really nice looking cross but Alvarez seems unphased.
Alvarez walks into a jab.
Tiili lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiili takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvarez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tiili takes a step back to recover.
Tiili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Tiili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tiili keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tiili doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tiili moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Tiili throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Alvarez counters with a crisp one two that drops Tiili! Alvarez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tiili to his feet! Tiili is in big trouble!#ROC#
Tiili is rocked!
Tiili works the jab nicely.
Tiili is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Tiili looks to throw a body kick
and Alvarez counters with a huge left! Tiili is in big trouble! He's backing up but Alvarez isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tiili from any more damage. A dominating finish by Alvarez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Alvarez!
A very excited looking Michael Alvarez 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: VCL Fight Night: 33
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Tiili on that attempt.
Machado with the counter takedown but Tiili avoids it easily.
Machado avoids a kick to the body.
Machado feints the counter takedown.
Tiili throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Machado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tiili is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Tiili looking for submissions off his back.
Tiili might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tiili is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiili tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Machado controlling the action here.#T1#
Tiili tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Machado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tiili works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tiili is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machado is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiili works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tiili wants to get back to full guard.
Machado looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tiili with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tiili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiili keeps working.
Tiili wants to get back to full guard.
Machado uses his free foot to push down on Tiili's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tiili.
Machado working Tiili over with strikes here.
Tiili bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Machado keeping full guard, as Tiili tries to pass.
Tiili is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.
Machado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Tiili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiili with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machado is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Machado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tiili trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tiili controls the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tiili stopping the sweep attempt from Machado.
Machado has Tiili pulled in close to control his posture.
Tiili pushing down on Machado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tiili throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tiili is keen to just control but Machado is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiili throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tiili misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodrigo Machado will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Tiili on that attempt.
And Machado tries to counter it with a takedown but Tiili pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiili.
Machado staying out of range there.
Machado with the counter takedown but Tiili avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiili digs a good hook to Machado's body.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Tiili scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Machado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tiili.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machado is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tiili throwing strikes but missing.
Tiili throws a big elbow that misses.
Machado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tiili's guard. #REVB##T2#
Machado postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Machado throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Tiili looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tiili keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Machado throws an elbow that misses. Tiili uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machado's guard. Nice move by Tiili!#REVR#
Tiili missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet. #T3#
Tiili throws an elbow that misses. Machado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tiili's guard. Nice move by Machado!#REVB#
Machado throws a strike but Tiili rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tiili throwing strikes but missing.
Tiili is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.
Tiili slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Tiili slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tiili advances to mount.
Machado is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiili lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Tiili dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tiili stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tiili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiili.
Machado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tiili scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
Machado is rocked!
Tiili drops Machado with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tiili follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roko Tiili!
Roko Tiili was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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