Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2018

#R1#
Heimer throws a hook to the side of Pinaglabanan's head but Pinaglabanan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinaglabanan wants to clinch.
Heimer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan looking to score a takedown here. Heimer is defending well but Pinaglabanan drives through and ends up in Heimer 's guard.
Heimer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimer is looking to sweep but instead, Pinaglabanan has passed into half guard. #T1#
Pinaglabanan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pinaglabanan prevents Heimer from improving his position.
Pinaglabanan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Heimer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Heimer actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Heimer tries to roll over but Pinaglabanan keeps him under control.
Pinaglabanan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Heimer wants to sweep but Pinaglabanan has passed to side control!
Heimer is trying to buck Pinaglabanan off.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but Heimer is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pinaglabanan taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Heimer connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Pinaglabanan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pinaglabanan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Heimer can't get the takedown.
Heimer goes for a takedown attempt but Pinaglabanan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Heimer .
Heimer misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Heimer throws a hook but Pinaglabanan blocks it.
Heimer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinaglabanan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heimer , as that shot connected. #CL2#
Pinaglabanan pushes Heimer up against the cage in a clinch.
Pinaglabanan prevents a body shot from Heimer .
Heimer wants to get back to striking at distance but Pinaglabanan won't allow it.
Come on Heimer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Heimer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pinaglabanan tries to score a body lock takedown but Heimer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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 Burke Heimer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Heimer 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Heimer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heimer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinaglabanan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Heimer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinaglabanan can do to turn this around?
Heimer stalks Pinaglabanan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pinaglabanan's face. Pinaglabanan staggers backwards, shaken.
Heimer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Heimer gets caught napping as Pinaglabanan dives in and scores a takedown. Heimer manages to retain guard.
Heimer is looking to stand back up but Pinaglabanan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Heimer . #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heimer tries to roll over but Pinaglabanan keeps him under control.
Heimer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Heimer is looking to control Pinaglabanan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heimer avoid being mounted?
Heimer looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Heimer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pinaglabanan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heimer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Heimer tries to roll over but Pinaglabanan keeps him under control.
Pinaglabanan controlling the pace.
Heimer is refusing to be controlled, as Pinaglabanan sits in half guard.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Heimer looking for submissions off his back.
Pinaglabanan is thwarting Heimer 's attempts to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burke Heimer is winning the standup battle so far.
Heimer lands with a hook. Pinaglabanan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Pinaglabanan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pinaglabanan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heimer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heimer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heimer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burke Heimer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heimer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Heimer looks to throw the jab but Pinaglabanan is out of range.
Pinaglabanan misses with a straight right.
Pinaglabanan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heimer .
Heimer misses with a hook #TD2#
and Pinaglabanan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pinaglabanan is standing up over Heimer . Heimer looks to escape but Pinaglabanan dives into side control.
Heimer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pinaglabanan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinaglabanan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Heimer tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pinaglabanan manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinaglabanan won't let Heimer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pinaglabanan looking to finish Heimer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Heimer !
Heimer is looking to improve his position but Pinaglabanan isn't that keen on the idea.
Pinaglabanan lands a couple of good shots and Heimer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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 Burke Heimer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pinaglabanan slips a jab from Heimer .
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heimer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heimer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Heimer misses with a wild body shot.
Heimer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pinaglabanan counters with a nice uppercut.
Heimer misses with the combination.
Heimer looks to land a body kick but Pinaglabanan moved away.
Pinaglabanan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Heimer misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Pinaglabanan counters with a shoot takedown. Heimer fights it but they end up in guard.
Pinaglabanan controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pinaglabanan is continuing to stall.
Pinaglabanan landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Heimer working for a triangle but Pinaglabanan defends it easily.
Pinaglabanan controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Heimer is trying to control the position but Pinaglabanan postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinaglabanan has his takedown stuffed
and Heimer counters with a straight right hand.
Heimer pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Pinaglabanan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pinaglabanan blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Heimer gets underhooks to prevent Pinaglabanan's takedown attempt.
Heimer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heimer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pinaglabanan up against the cage.
Heimer gets underhooks to prevent Pinaglabanan's takedown attempt.
Burke Heimer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Heimer successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Heimer is looking for a triangle here but Pinaglabanan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pinaglabanan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
John Pinaglabanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Pinaglabanan working away.
Heimer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burke Heimer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pinaglabanan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Heimer down.

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 Burke Heimer .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Heimer , 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burke Heimer !
A victorious Burke Heimer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Gc168
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Young closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Young lands with a light punch inside.
Young lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinaglabanan's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Young.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Young misses with a punch to the body.
Young misses with the head strike.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Young misses with some punches.
Pinaglabanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Pinaglabanan. #T1#
Young struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinaglabanan controls his hands.
Young lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinaglabanan 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.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Pinaglabanan avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
Young is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinaglabanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinaglabanan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Young after a bit of a struggle.
Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young digs a right hand into Pinaglabanan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pinaglabanan's gas tank.
Young lands an uppercut.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinaglabanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan blocks an uppercut.
Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Pinaglabanan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Young is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinaglabanan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Pinaglabanan blocks an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Pinaglabanan controls the action.
Young struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinaglabanan controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young. #T4#
Young misses with the head strike.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
Young works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinaglabanan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pinaglabanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Young working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Pinaglabanan controls the action.
Pinaglabanan prevents a body shot from Young.
Young lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daft Young dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Young takes a swing at Pinaglabanan's ribcage but misses.
Pinaglabanan ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Pinaglabanan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Young.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Young has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pinaglabanan is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Pinaglabanan gets tackled into the cage by Young. Young maintains the clinch.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Pinaglabanan.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young lands an uppercut.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young lands with a light punch inside.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan wants a takedown. #T1#
Pinaglabanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young lands with a light punch inside.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Pinaglabanan avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
Pinaglabanan is working for takedown but Young is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pinaglabanan tries for a takedown but Young manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Pinaglabanan has Young pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Young manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pinaglabanan prevents a body shot from Young.
A short uppercut from Young.
Young misses with a body punch. #T2#
Pinaglabanan prevents a body shot from Young.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinaglabanan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pinaglabanan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Young prevents it.
Pinaglabanan prevents a body shot from Young.
Young misses with some punches. #T3#
Young lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Young creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Young working aggressively here.
Pinaglabanan blocks a body shot from Young.
Pinaglabanan blocks a body shot from Young.
Young misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Pinaglabanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Young is working Pinaglabanan over against the cage.#T4#
Pinaglabanan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Young after a bit of a struggle.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinaglabanan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Young fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Young moves forwards but Pinaglabanan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pinaglabanan takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pinaglabanan backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like John Pinaglabanan has been cut.
Pinaglabanan takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#
Pinaglabanan is rocked!#CL#
Pinaglabanan gets a clinch.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Pinaglabanan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daft Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Pinaglabanan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Young throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Pinaglabanan counters by clinching up.
Pinaglabanan blocking some punches.
Pinaglabanan blocks an uppercut.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
Pinaglabanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young works on Pinaglabanan's body with a couple of short punches.
Pinaglabanan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Young fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pinaglabanan tries to score with a low kick but Young moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Young pushes Pinaglabanan up against the cage in a clinch.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Young pushes Pinaglabanan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Young scores with a shoulder strike.
Pinaglabanan can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young misses with a body punch.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Pinaglabanan controls the action.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Young. #T2#
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinaglabanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daft Young seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Young.
A right hook to the body lands for Young.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Pinaglabanan avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
Pinaglabanan blocks a body shot from Young.
Young lands a shot to the body.
Pinaglabanan blocking some punches. #T3#
Young scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinaglabanan blocks an uppercut.
Young digs a right hand into Pinaglabanan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pinaglabanan's gas tank.
Young misses with a body punch.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
Young lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Pinaglabanan controls the action.
Pinaglabanan blocking some punches.
Young lands a body punch in the clinch.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Pinaglabanan.
John Pinaglabanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Pinaglabanan blocks a body shot from Young.
Young gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinaglabanans head.
Young works on Pinaglabanan's body with a couple of short punches.
Young misses with some punches.
Pinaglabanan blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Pinaglabanan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daft Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Young 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: Gc161
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Pinaglabanan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pinaglabanan controls the position.
Ciz is trying to get back to half guard.
Pinaglabanan tries to advance to mount but Ciz denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ciz manages to get back to half guard.
Ciz is looking to control Pinaglabanan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ciz avoid being mounted?
Ciz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ciz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ciz looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pinaglabanan connects with a body shot that sends Ciz's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Pinaglabanan rushes Ciz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ciz regains guard immediately.
Pinaglabanan sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Ciz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pinaglabanan has passed into half guard! #T3#
Ciz is pressing down on Pinaglabanan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ciz wants to sweep here but Pinaglabanan controlling him for the moment.
Pinaglabanan looking to pass the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ciz 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.
Ciz tries to strike from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Pinaglabanan clinches up with Ciz and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pinaglabanan moves in looking to clinch but Ciz pushes him off.
Ciz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pinaglabanan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciz was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch but Ciz is having none of it.
A head kick by Ciz misses #CL2#
and Pinaglabanan moves into the clinch.
Ciz jumps guard but Pinaglabanan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ciz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pinaglabanan prevents it.
Pinaglabanan goes for a takedown attempt but Ciz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinaglabanan feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Ciz throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Pinaglabanan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ciz is looking to get back to is feet but Pinaglabanan passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ciz is looking for a sweep.
Pinaglabanan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Ciz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Ciz trying to control but Pinaglabanan flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Pinaglabanan is hanging on to Ciz's back as he tries to escape.
Ciz has hold of Pinaglabanan's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Ciz tries to escape the position. #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pinaglabanan controlling the positon.
Pinaglabanan has the hooks in. Ciz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pinaglabanan is not going to allow Ciz to sit and survive in this position.
Ciz tries to escape the position.
Pinaglabanan controlling the position well here. Ciz rolled but Pinaglabanan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ciz is really stuck here.
Ciz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pinaglabanan's guard. Nice work there by Ciz.
Ciz throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinaglabanan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinaglabanan 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.
Ciz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Pinaglabanan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Pinaglabanan takes the fight into the clinch.
Ciz tries to pull guard but Pinaglabanan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ciz goes for a takedown attempt but Pinaglabanan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ciz misses with a body kick.
Ciz looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
so Pinaglabanan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz pulls Pinaglabanan in close to his closed guard and prevents Pinaglabanan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ciz wants to improve his position but instead Pinaglabanan has moved into half guard. #T1#
Ciz is looking to improve his position.
Pinaglabanan is controlling the pace.
Ciz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pinaglabanan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ciz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ciz trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Pinaglabanan gets a clinch. #T3#
Pinaglabanan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ciz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ciz is trying to pull guard but Pinaglabanan has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Ciz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinaglabanan can't get the takedown.
Ciz prevents the takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ciz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pinaglabanan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Pinaglabanan tries to counter it with a takedown but Ciz pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ciz throws out a leg kick but Pinaglabanan moves out of range and Ciz only half commits.
Pinaglabanan scores with a nice strike.
Pinaglabanan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ciz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinaglabanan moves away.
Pinaglabanan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pinaglabanan lands a right hook to the body.
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Ciz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pinaglabanan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and pushes Ciz back into the cage.#TD#
Ciz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pinaglabanan is trying to keep an underhook but Ciz manages to get the takedown into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pinaglabanan!
After the fight, John Pinaglabanan 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: Gc154
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Finch throws a leg kick but Pinaglabanan moved away.
Finch wants to slow Pinaglabanan down by chopping away at his legs.
Pinaglabanan slips a jab from Finch.
Pinaglabanan misses with a takedown
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Pinaglabanan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Finch!
Pinaglabanan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch isn't going anywhere.
Finch is looking to regain half guard here but Pinaglabanan keeps moving and retains side control.
Pinaglabanan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Finch is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finch keeps working.
The ground and pound from Pinaglabanan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pinaglabanan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pinaglabanan lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinaglabanan lands an elbow.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pinaglabanan laying and praying for a moment but Finch takes advantage and regains half guard.
Finch wants to get back to full guard.
Pinaglabanan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pinaglabanan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Finch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pinaglabanan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finch gets back to full guard.
Finch trying to control the position here. #T3#
Pinaglabanan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pinaglabanan forces his way into half guard.
Finch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pinaglabanan scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finch wants to control but Pinaglabanan is keeping busy.
Finch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pinaglabanan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pinaglabanan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Finch trying to hold on to Pinaglabanan's head to control him but Pinaglabanan postures up. #T4#
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely.
Finch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Finch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Finch is looking for a sweep. Pinaglabanan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinaglabanan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Finch to regain full guard.
Pinaglabanan cracks Finch with a solid left hand.
Pinaglabanan stopping the sweep attempt from Finch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pinaglabanan throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch tries to land a front kick but Pinaglabanan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinaglabanan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Pinaglabanan gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Finch makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Pinaglabanan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch has his hands clasped together around Pinaglabanan's back. He's all about the action.
Pinaglabanan looks to land a strike but Finch avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1##ES2#
Finch has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pinaglabanan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pinaglabanan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Finch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pinaglabanan has him pressed against the cage.
Finch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Finch stops a takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinaglabanan is looking for a takedown.
Pinaglabanan tries to pull guard but Finch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Finch working aggressively here.
Pinaglabanan wants to take the fight to the mat but Finch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Pinaglabanan moves away and avoids it.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinaglabanan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pinaglabanan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Finch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pinaglabanan looks for a takedown but Finch sprawls well.
Good leg kick by Finch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pinaglabanan slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinaglabanan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finch lands a nice looking body kick.
Pinaglabanan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finch defends it nicely.
Finch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finch tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Pinaglabanan has a takedown stuffed.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Pinaglabanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch lands the left hand.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Pinaglabanan dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
Pinaglabanan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinaglabanan somewhat.
Pinaglabanan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pinaglabanan has his takedown stuffed
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Finch looks to land a left hand but Pinaglabanan moved out of range nicely.
Finch scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Pinaglabanan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finch sprawls well initially but Pinaglabanan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Finch has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pinaglabanan is on him like a limpet, forcing Finch back against the cage.
Pinaglabanan wants a takedown.
Finch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinaglabanan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Finch after a bit of a struggle.
Pinaglabanan takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pinaglabanan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan is defended easily by Finch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richmond Finch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pinaglabanan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Finch.
That kick from Pinaglabanan tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finch 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.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch punishes Pinaglabanan's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Pinaglabanan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control. Finch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finch is trying is best to control the position here.
Pinaglabanan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinaglabanan is keen to just control but Finch is a slippery customer.#T1#
Finch is trying to stand up here but Pinaglabanan is controlling him well.
Pinaglabanan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Finch is looking for a sweep. Pinaglabanan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pinaglabanan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Finch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Finch gets full guard.
John Pinaglabanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finch trying to control the position.
Finch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinaglabanan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Finch has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pinaglabanan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pinaglabanan is looking for a takedown.
Finch tries to break free but Pinaglabanan pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Finch manages to break the clinch.
Finch lands with a right hand.
Finch thumps Pinaglabanan with a low kick.
Finch swings for the body but Pinaglabanan moves out of range.
Finch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pinaglabanan momentarily.
Pinaglabanan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Pinaglabanan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pinaglabanan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinaglabanan throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pinaglabanan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Finch wants to sweep here but Pinaglabanan controlling him for the moment.
Finch is looking to stand up but Pinaglabanan isn't so interested in that idea.
Finch is pulling down on Pinaglabanan's head to control his posture. #T3#
Finch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finch is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pinaglabanan looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinaglabanan, not yet.
Finch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Finch being controlled here momentarily.
Pinaglabanan wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinaglabanan pulls Finch in close to his closed guard and prevents Finch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Finch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Finch is fighting to break Pinaglabanan's control of his arms but Pinaglabanan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Finch throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like John Pinaglabanan has been cut.
Pinaglabanan fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan tries for a takedown but Finch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinaglabanan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richmond Finch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Finch 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richmond Finch!
Richmond Finch took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pearson Specter Litt for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: gc151
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCringe to the mat! McCringe manages to get full guard.
Pinaglabanan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pinaglabanan connects with a couple of short punches.
Pinaglabanan connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinaglabanan throws a big elbow that misses.
McCringe looking for a sweep. Not yet McCringe, not yet.
Pinaglabanan working some strikes from top position.
Pinaglabanan postures up and lands a big shot to McCringe's brow.
McCringe looking for a sweep. Not yet McCringe, not yet.
Pinaglabanan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pinaglabanan content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pinaglabanan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCringe trying to control the position here. #T1#
McCringe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCringe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pinaglabanan stopping the sweep attempt from McCringe.
McCringe is working hard here to advance position.
McCringe working a defensive guard but Pinaglabanan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pinaglabanan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice forearm strike.
McCringe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCringe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pinaglabanan landing a few strikes.
Pinaglabanan working away.#T2#
Pinaglabanan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pinaglabanan lands an elbow.
McCringe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pinaglabanan controls the position from side control.
Pinaglabanan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McCringe to see if he's OK.
McCringe tries to improve position but can't.
McCringe is not content to let Pinaglabanan control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pinaglabanan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pinaglabanan working the head with strikes. #T3#
McCringe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pinaglabanan connects with a decent elbow.
Pinaglabanan grinds an elbow into McCringe's temple.
Pinaglabanan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pinaglabanan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCringe is looking to regain half guard here but Pinaglabanan keeps moving and retains side control.
Pinaglabanan lands an elbow.
McCringe wants to control but Pinaglabanan postures up.
Pinaglabanan controlling from side mount.
McCringe is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Pinaglabanan tries to advance to mount but can't.
McCringe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCringe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McCringe is looking to reverse the position.
Pinaglabanan working the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan working away.
Pinaglabanan lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCringe regains half guard.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCringe keeps working.
Pinaglabanan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McCringe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Pinaglabanan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCringe!
You can see the frustration on McCringe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCringe keeps working.
Pinaglabanan scores with punches from side control.
McCringe is looking to reverse the position.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but McCringe is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan taking a breather here.
Pinaglabanan scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
McCringe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pinaglabanan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinaglabanan is working McCringe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pinaglabanan lands an elbow.
McCringe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCringe trying to control from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Pinaglabanan 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.#T2#
McCringe tries to get to full guard but Pinaglabanan has control of the leg.
McCringe wants to control but Pinaglabanan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinaglabanan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pinaglabanan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pinaglabanan wants to take a breather but McCringe is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan feints and as McCringe raises his hands in defense, Pinaglabanan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCringe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but McCringe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McCringe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinaglabanan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCringe is wriggling around but Pinaglabanan manages to pass to half guard. #T3#
McCringe is trying to control but can't.
Pinaglabanan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pinaglabanan lands with a punch from half guard.
McCringe wants to get back to full guard.
McCringe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan working the head and body with strikes.
McCringe is looking for a sweep. Pinaglabanan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pinaglabanan.
Nice strikes from Pinaglabanan there. #T4#
McCringe won't allow Pinaglabanan to pass to mount.
Pinaglabanan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pinaglabanan working the head and body with strikes.
McCringe is doing well to control the position and prevent Pinaglabanan from advancing to side control.
McCringe wants to get back to full guard.
McCringe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but McCringe is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinaglabanan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pinaglabanan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCringe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCringe wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
McCringe looks for a takedown but Pinaglabanan sprawls well.#TD#
McCringe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
McCringe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCringe is looking to take a break and control but Pinaglabanan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McCringe is trying to work for a kimura but Pinaglabanan is defending well. #SUB#
McCringe is working for a kimura but Pinaglabanan is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Pinaglabanan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McCringe trying to control the action but Pinaglabanan is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
McCringe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pinaglabanan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McCringe, into his guard. #REVB#
McCringe being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
McCringe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pinaglabanan is controlling him.
Pinaglabanan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinaglabanan postures up.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position from guard on top but McCringe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCringe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
McCringe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pinaglabanan is concentrating on defense, preventing McCringe from advancing position.
Pinaglabanan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Pinaglabanan is looking to control McCringe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pinaglabanan avoid being mounted?
Pinaglabanan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
McCringe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pinaglabanan is doing well to control the position and prevent McCringe from advancing to side control.
Crose McCringe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinaglabanan wants to control but McCringe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crose McCringe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinaglabanan 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: USFC 153
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Pinaglabanan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Pinaglabanan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pinaglabanan taking a breather here.
Monroe is looking to regain half guard here but Pinaglabanan keeps moving and retains side control.
Monroe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Pinaglabanan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pinaglabanan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pinaglabanan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pinaglabanan scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe tries to buck Pinaglabanan off but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Pinaglabanan scoring with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinaglabanan trying to control the action but Monroe is working from the bottom.
Monroe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pinaglabanan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Pinaglabanan taking a breather here.
Monroe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Monroe throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Pinaglabanan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Monroe some visible discomfort.
Monroe regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pinaglabanan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Monroe wants to get back to his feet.
Monroe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monroe.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monroe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pinaglabanan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monroe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pinaglabanan has managed to get both his arms back between Monroe's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Monroe is looking for a triangle but Pinaglabanan pushes his legs off easily.
Pinaglabanan cracks Monroe with a solid left hand.
Pinaglabanan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monroe is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pinaglabanan trying to keep a closed guard but Monroe is proving a slippery customer.
Monroe lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Pinaglabanan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinaglabanan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Monroe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pinaglabanan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monroe being controlled here momentarily.
Monroe is looking to work some ground and pound but Pinaglabanan has wrist control.
Pinaglabanan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pinaglabanan trying to keep a closed guard but Monroe is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinaglabanan pulls Monroe in close to his closed guard and prevents Monroe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pinaglabanan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monroe is one step ahead there.
Monroe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Monroe cracks Pinaglabanan with a solid left hand.
Pinaglabanan is trying to keep Monroe in close.
Monroe throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Monroe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control Monroe's posture but Monroe avoids it.
Monroe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control Monroe's posture but Monroe avoids it.
Pinaglabanan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pinaglabanan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pinaglabanan is trying to get back to half guard.
Monroe working the ground and pound but Pinaglabanan is defending the strikes.
Pinaglabanan can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Monroe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Monroe working the ground and pound from side control.
Pinaglabanan tries to buck Monroe off but Monroe is having none of it.
Monroe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pinaglabanan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Monroe.
Pinaglabanan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Monroe's best efforts.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but Monroe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Monroe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pinaglabanan defending well though.
Monroe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monroe is looking to take a break and control but Pinaglabanan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ricky Monroe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinaglabanan is positioning himself well to prevent Monroe advancing to mount. #T2#
Monroe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pinaglabanan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monroe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monroe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Monroe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pinaglabanan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monroe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Monroe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monroe throwing strikes from guard but Pinaglabanan blocks nicely.
Pinaglabanan is pulling down on Monroe's head. It's preventing any offense from Monroe, at least for the moment.
Monroe cracks Pinaglabanan with a solid left hand.
Monroe preventing the sweep.
Pinaglabanan controlling the position.
Monroe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pinaglabanan pulls Monroe in close to prevent any damage.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinaglabanan is really struggling to control Monroe but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Monroe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monroe lands in his opponent's guard.
Monroe being controlled here momentarily.
Monroe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pinaglabanan's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinaglabanan pulls Monroe in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monroe 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.

Ricky Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pinaglabanan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pinaglabanan pinned against the cage. Pinaglabanan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pinaglabanan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Monroe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pinaglabanan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monroe is fending him off so far but Pinaglabanan persists. Nope, Monroe circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Pinaglabanan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinaglabanan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Monroe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Monroe manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1##SUB2#
Monroe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Monroe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monroe manages to get to full guard.
Pinaglabanan chips away with some ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan stands up over Monroe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Monroe is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pinaglabanan has his hands clasped together but Monroe extends and breaks Pinaglabanan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Monroe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Monroe!
A relieved looking Ricky Monroe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: USFC 147
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pinaglabanan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pinaglabanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinaglabanan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinaglabanan ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knight wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Pinaglabanan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pinaglabanan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Pinaglabanan has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Knight is trying to control but can't.
Pinaglabanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinaglabanan is just content to waste time from the top position. Knight takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinaglabanan is one step ahead there.
Pinaglabanan prevents Knight from getting back to his feet.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knight is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinaglabanan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Pinaglabanan blocks a low kick nicely.
Knight with a hook.
Pinaglabanan slips a jab from Knight.
Knight is looking to score with low kicks.
Pinaglabanan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knight pinned against the cage. Knight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knight checks a leg kick nicely.
Knight throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like John Pinaglabanan has been cut.#TD#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knight did well to prevent Pinaglabanan getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pinaglabanan is working away from the top position though.
Pinaglabanan slows the pace down in half guard.
Knight has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Knight trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Pinaglabanan with the ground and pound but Knight uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Pinaglabanan pushes his legs off easily.
Knight wants to stand and escape but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Pinaglabanan is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Knight has an active guard here but Pinaglabanan has managed to pass into half guard.
Knight wants to control but Pinaglabanan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Pinaglabanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knight is staying active underneath Pinaglabanan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pinaglabanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knight is refusing to be controlled, as Pinaglabanan sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knight.
Knight throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shovel Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Pinaglabanan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pinaglabanan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinaglabanan off to one side.
We've been told by Pinaglabanan's head coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and clinches up with Knight, looking for a takedown. Pinaglabanan pushes Knight against the cage but Knight circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Knight as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Pinaglabanan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Knight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight wants to improve his position but Pinaglabanan is controlling well.
Knight wants to control but Pinaglabanan is keeping busy.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Pinaglabanan lands strikes from half guard.
Pinaglabanan stops Knight from getting back to his feet.
Knight trying to control but Pinaglabanan postures up.
Knight keeping hold of Pinaglabanan's head, controlling as best he can.
John Pinaglabanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinaglabanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pinaglabanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pinaglabanan lands a nice short elbow.
Pinaglabanan misses with a head shot. Knight uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pinaglabanan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Knight wants to stand up but Pinaglabanan is controlling him.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinaglabanan is one step ahead there.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pinaglabanan avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinaglabanan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pinaglabanan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pinaglabanan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knight works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight pulls Pinaglabanan in to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinaglabanan landing with the ground and pound.
Knight is trying to keep Pinaglabanan in close. #SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinaglabanan dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Pinaglabanan's head and hops out.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinaglabanan avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shovel Knight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Pinaglabanan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pinaglabanan has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinaglabanan shoots and misses
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knight throws a shot to the body.
Pinaglabanan looks for a takedown but Knight sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Knight manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pinaglabanan's best efforts.
Pinaglabanan with the ground and pound but Knight uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinaglabanan's guard. #REVB#
Pinaglabanan wants to improve his position but instead Knight has moved into half guard.
Knight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Knight is thwarting Pinaglabanan's attempts to control the position.
Pinaglabanan wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Knight is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pinaglabanan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knight is working away from the top position though.
Pinaglabanan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinaglabanan has his hands clasped together around Knight's back. He's all about the action.
Knight tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pinaglabanan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
John Pinaglabanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knight wants to stand up but Pinaglabanan is controlling the position.
Pinaglabanan is looking to control Knight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pinaglabanan avoid being mounted?
Pinaglabanan is trying to get back to full guard.
Pinaglabanan keeping hold of Knight's head, controlling as best he can.
Pinaglabanan is trying to maintain the position but Knight is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Pinaglabanan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knight.#CL2#
Pinaglabanan tries to keep at a distance but Knight has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Knight.
Knight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knight prevents the takedown attempt.
Shovel Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pinaglabanan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knight walks away with a smile on his face. Pinaglabanan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pinaglabanan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Pinaglabanan saw that one coming.
Shovel Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinaglabanan fails with the takedown.
Knight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Knight lands with a cross.
Pinaglabanan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
Knight throws a head kick but Pinaglabanan moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinaglabanan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knight cracks Pinaglabanan with a right hand to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight fakes the leg kick and cracks Pinaglabanan in the body.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinaglabanan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pinaglabanan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: DUEL#45 Overstreet vs Komaroff
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook.
Pinaglabanan lands a jab to the head.
Penaali checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pinaglabanan throws a push kick but Penaali slaps the foot to one side.
Penaali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Penaali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinaglabanan.
Penaali ducks right into an uppercut from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan is looking to score with low kicks.
Penaali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Penaali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pinaglabanan misses with a left hand
and Pinaglabanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been hearing reports that Pinaglabanan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Penaali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Penaali scores with a hook to the body. Pinaglabanan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinaglabanan thows a leg kick but Penaali checks it
and Penaali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pinaglabanan thinking.
Pinaglabanan shoots in and drives through. Penaali sprawls well.
Pinaglabanan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Penaali.
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick
and Penaali counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinaglabanan misses the target.
Pinaglabanan lands with a shot to the body. #T1##CL2#
Penaali has managed to clinch.
Penaali blocks a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
Penaali blocks a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with an elbow strike.
Penaali is trying to drag Pinaglabanan to the mat but Pinaglabanan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pinaglabanan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penaali fails to pull guard.
John Pinaglabanan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvo Penaali.#TD2#
Penaali pulls Pinaglabanan into guard.
Pinaglabanan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Penaali looking for a guillotine here but Pinaglabanan defends easily. #T2##SUB2#
Penaali looking for a guillotine here but Pinaglabanan defends easily.
Pinaglabanan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pinaglabanan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Penaali's head.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Penaali is working from the bottom.
Penaali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Penaali keeps moving.
Pinaglabanan works over Penaali with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Pinaglabanan cracks Penaali with a solid left hand.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Penaali is working from the bottom.
Penaali can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinaglabanan controls the pace.#SUB2#
Penaali has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinaglabanan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penaali is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pinaglabanan distracts Penaali with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Penaali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinaglabanan's guard. #REVB#
Pinaglabanan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Pinaglabanan keeping moving, preventing Penaali from controlling successfully.
Penaali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pinaglabanan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Penaali looking to pass the guard.
Pinaglabanan 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.
Penaali trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinaglabanan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penaali won't allow Pinaglabanan to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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 John Pinaglabanan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pinaglabanan slips a jab and a cross from Penaali.
Pinaglabanan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penaali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinaglabanan. #TD#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Penaali's guard.#ES2#
Penaali pushes Pinaglabanan off and gets back to his feet.
Penaali scores with a jab to the head. #TD2#
Penaali shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pinaglabanan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penaali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Penaali lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control the position but Penaali postures up.
Pinaglabanan wants to sweep here but Penaali controlling him for the moment.
Pinaglabanan is looking to sweep but instead, Penaali has passed into half guard. #T1#
Penaali trying to control the action but Pinaglabanan is working from the bottom.
Penaali prevents Pinaglabanan from improving his position.
Penaali is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan is trying is best to control the position here.
Penaali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinaglabanan is positioning himself well to prevent Penaali advancing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pinaglabanan trying to control here.
Pinaglabanan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Penaali looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pinaglabanan wants to get back to full guard.
Pinaglabanan has his hands clasped together around Penaali's back. He's all about the action.
Penaali not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Penaali is looking to stall here but Pinaglabanan recovers full guard.
Pinaglabanan keeping moving, preventing Penaali from controlling successfully. #T3#
Pinaglabanan is trying to keep Penaali in close.
Pinaglabanan managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arvo Penaali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Penaali feints and as Pinaglabanan raises his hands in defense, Penaali changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pinaglabanan has control of Penaali's left arm, preventing Penaali from doing any damage.
Penaali is looking to work some ground and pound but Pinaglabanan has wrist control.#T4#
Pinaglabanan is trying to control the position but Penaali postures up.
Penaali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Penaali wants to control from the top but Pinaglabanan keeps moving.
Pinaglabanan pulls Penaali in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Penaali trying to control but Pinaglabanan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Penaali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penaali looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinaglabanan is just out of range.
Penaali doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinaglabanan circles away.
Pinaglabanan misses with a body shot.
Penaali scores with a hook to the body. Pinaglabanan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Penaali is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pinaglabanan rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinaglabanan throws an off balance right hand
and Penaali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinaglabanan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penaali tries to avoid it but Pinaglabanan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penaali to the ground. Penaali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pinaglabanan throws a right hand that misses
and Penaali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinaglabanan blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arvo Penaali 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#
Penaali blocks the body kick.
Pinaglabanan tries to close the distance and clinch but Penaali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Penaali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Penaali has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Penaali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinaglabanan was well out of range. Poor timing from Penaali.
Penaali throws a jab when Pinaglabanan was well out of range.
Pinaglabanan throws a big shot that misses.
Pinaglabanan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Penaali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Penaali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penaali 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.
Pinaglabanan lands a body shot.
Pinaglabanan looks to land a right hand but Penaali moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penaali throws a right and a left that Pinaglabanan avoids nicely.
Pinaglabanan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penaali was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinaglabanan.#CL#
Pinaglabanan pushes Penaali up against the cage in a clinch.
Penaali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penaali tries to break the clinch but Pinaglabanan is controlling the position.
Pinaglabanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Penaali uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Pinaglabanan is pressed up against the cage. Penaali has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pinaglabanan down to the mat. Pinaglabanan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Pinaglabanan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Penaali is trying to defend but Pinaglabanan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pinaglabanan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan drops an elbow to the side of Penaali's head. #SUB2#
Penaali actively working from the bottom here.
Penaali wants to get back to full guard.
Arvo Penaali has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Penaali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pinaglabanan pulls his head out easily.
Pinaglabanan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Pinaglabanan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pinaglabanan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pinaglabanan trying to control from half guard but Penaali is working away.
Penaali is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pinaglabanan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pinaglabanan is taking a breather. Penaali 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.#SUB2#
Pinaglabanan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Penaali.
Penaali struggling a bit here.#T3#
Penaali is not content to let Pinaglabanan control the position.
Penaali tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pinaglabanan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Penaali takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Penaali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penaali sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Penaali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Pinaglabanan prevents Penaali from improving his position.
Penaali is looking to control Pinaglabanan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penaali avoid being mounted?
Pinaglabanan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but Penaali is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinaglabanan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinaglabanan lands with a punch from half guard.
Pinaglabanan lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Pinaglabanan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinaglabanan 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pinaglabanan!
John Pinaglabanan 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: DUEL#42 Riccuito vs Vakarchuk
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Penaali scores with a nice head shot.
Pinaglabanan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Penaali closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Pinaglabanan misses.
Penaali let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Penaali tries to clinch but Pinaglabanan moves out of range.
Pinaglabanan throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Penaali misses.
Pinaglabanan with a hook.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook.
Penaali with the counter takedown but Pinaglabanan avoids it easily.
Penaali throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Penaali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick but Penaali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Penaali with the counter takedown but Pinaglabanan avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Pinaglabanan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinaglabanan misses with an uppercut
and Penaali counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Pinaglabanan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Penaali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been hearing reports that Pinaglabanan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pinaglabanan misses with a wild body shot.
Penaali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinaglabanan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penaali. #CL2#
Penaali takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Pinaglabanan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Penaali wants the takedown. Pinaglabanan is fighting it off but Penaali persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pinaglabanan's guard against the cage.
Penaali engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pinaglabanan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pinaglabanan keeping full guard, as Penaali tries to pass.
Pinaglabanan has Penaali pulled in close to control his posture.
Penaali throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pinaglabanan is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Pinaglabanan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinaglabanan distracts Penaali with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pinaglabanan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pinaglabanan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pinaglabanan controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Penaali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pinaglabanan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Penaali is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinaglabanan content to stall in guard here.
Pinaglabanan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pinaglabanan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Penaali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penaali wants to sweep here but Pinaglabanan controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Penaali looking for a guillotine here but Pinaglabanan defends easily.
Penaali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Penaali keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinaglabanan connects with a couple of short punches.
Pinaglabanan wants to pass the guard but Penaali is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Penaali escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinaglabanan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 John Pinaglabanan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pinaglabanan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pinaglabanan scores with a sloppy right hand. Penaali should have avoided that one.
Pinaglabanan is looking to clinch.
Pinaglabanan scores with a jab to the head.
Penaali checks the leg kick.
We've been informed that Penaali has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pinaglabanan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Penaali is out of range and Pinaglabanan settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan throws a looping overhand right but Penaali ducks down to avoid it.
Penaali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinaglabanan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinaglabanan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penaali misses with a wild combination.
Penaali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penaali misses with a takedown attempt - Pinaglabanan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pinaglabanan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pinaglabanan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Penaali looks to land a combination. Pinaglabanan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Penaali ducks under a wild hook from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pinaglabanan lands with a straight right. Penaali didn't see that one coming.
Penaali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinaglabanan lands with a hook. Penaali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pinaglabanan throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pinaglabanan.
Penaali tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pinaglabanan defends well and Penaali ends up having to push Pinaglabanan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pinaglabanan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penaali.
Penaali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinaglabanan manages to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penaali can do to turn this around?
Pinaglabanan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Penaali drops his hands momentarily and Pinaglabanan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pinaglabanan misses with a body shot.
Pinaglabanan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pinaglabanan looks to land a body kick but Penaali moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penaali moves out of range of the strikes.
Penaali moves out of range of the leg kick from Pinaglabanan.
Nice defenses there by Pinaglabanan.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Penaali, as that shot connected.
Penaali is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Penaali shoots in and drives through. Pinaglabanan sprawls well.
John Pinaglabanan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvo Penaali.
Pinaglabanan is looking to chop away at Penaali's legs.
Pinaglabanan misses the jab.
Pinaglabanan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penaali tries to avoid it but Pinaglabanan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penaali to the ground. Penaali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinaglabanan. That's going to slow Penaali down.
Penaali lands a slapping body shot.
Pinaglabanan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Penaali misses with a takedown attempt - Pinaglabanan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pinaglabanan misses with a looping left.
Penaali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pinaglabanan's head.
Pinaglabanan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinaglabanan throws a push kick but Penaali slaps the foot to one side.
Penaali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan loads up on a big right hand but Penaali slips the punch.
Penaali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
John Pinaglabanan is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Pinaglabanan throws a body punch but Penaali moves out of range.
Penaali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penaali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penaali throws a body punch but Pinaglabanan moves out of range.
Penaali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pinaglabanan thuds his right hand into Penaali's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Pinaglabanan - just one landing.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and clinches up with Penaali, looking for a takedown. Pinaglabanan pushes Penaali against the cage but Penaali circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Penaali changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Penaali shoots in looking for a takedown. Pinaglabanan tries to sprawl out of it but Penaali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pinaglabanan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pinaglabanan tries a low kick but Penaali avoids it.
Penaali tries to clinch there but Pinaglabanan circles away.
Pinaglabanan throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinaglabanan throws a big shot that misses.
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Penaali uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pinaglabanan 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 Penaali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Penaali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Penaali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Penaali looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinaglabanan is just out of range.
No luck for Pinaglabanan with that takedown attempt.
Penaali throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinaglabanan's waist but Pinaglabanan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penaali off to one side.
Pinaglabanan throws a lazy right hand but Penaali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinaglabanan scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penaali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook. Penaali ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Penaali as he checks the leg kick.
Pinaglabanan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Penaali looks to land a combination but Pinaglabanan avoids it well.
Penaali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinaglabanan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Penaali checks it well.
Penaali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinaglabanan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Danga de danga de dang - Penaali scores with a four punch combination!
Penaali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinaglabanan moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Penaali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pinaglabanan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Penaali scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Penaali drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Penaali being controlled here momentarily.
Penaali preventing the sweep.
Pinaglabanan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Penaali sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pinaglabanan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Penaali is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Penaali seems to be working for a kimura but Pinaglabanan defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Penaali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pinaglabanan is looking to control Penaali's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pinaglabanan avoid being mounted?
Penaali lands strikes from half guard.
Pinaglabanan wants to improve his position but Penaali is controlling well.
Pinaglabanan is looking to control Penaali's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pinaglabanan avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pinaglabanan is trying is best to control the position here.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Penaali postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinaglabanan doesn't manage to clinch there - Penaali circles away.
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick but Penaali sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Penaali checks a leg kick.
Pinaglabanan misses with a leg kick.
Pinaglabanan connects with a leg kick. Penaali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Pinaglabanan misses
and Penaali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pinaglabanan thinking.
Penaali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pinaglabanan pinned against the cage. Pinaglabanan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pinaglabanan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pinaglabanan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Penaali.
Penaali moves out of range of the leg kick from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penaali manages to avoid it.
Penaali jabs at Pinaglabanan's body.#TD2#
Penaali bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Penaali misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pinaglabanan sneaks back into half guard.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but Penaali is keeping busy. #T4#
Penaali scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arvo Penaali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinaglabanan trying to control from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penaali.
Arvo Penaali has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but Penaali is keeping busy.
Penaali trying to control the action but Pinaglabanan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penaali scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Penaali connects with a nice short shot to Pinaglabanan's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arvo Penaali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinaglabanan 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: DUEL#41 Army vs Hallick
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Pinaglabanan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taphorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinaglabanan.
Taphorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinaglabanan.
Taphorn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Pinaglabanan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pinaglabanan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinaglabanan is looking to counter punch.
Pinaglabanan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taphorn takes one to the side of the head.
Taphorn is looking to slow Pinaglabanan down with leg kicks.
Pinaglabanan connects with an inside leg kick.
Pinaglabanan throws a hook but Taphorn avoids it easily.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Pinaglabanan slams his shin into Taphorn's torso.
Pinaglabanan looks to land a left hand but Taphorn moved out of range nicely.
Pinaglabanan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Pinaglabanan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Taphorn to the ground. Pinaglabanan is now in Taphorn's guard.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Taphorn is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan distracts Taphorn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Taphorn keeping moving, preventing Pinaglabanan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Taphorn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinaglabanan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pinaglabanan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Taphorn keeps moving.
Pinaglabanan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taphorn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pinaglabanan is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Pinaglabanan tries to roll over but Taphorn keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taphorn winds up and cracks Pinaglabanan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn trying to pass the guard but Pinaglabanan defending well.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control but can't.
Taphorn stalling away here and it's allowed Pinaglabanan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Taphorn landing with the ground and pound.
Taphorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinaglabanan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taphorn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position.
Taphorn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pinaglabanan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taphorn.
Pinaglabanan wants to control the position but Taphorn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Taphorn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taphorn is trying to control. Pinaglabanan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taphorn throwing shots but Pinaglabanan is blocking nicely.
Taphorn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Taphorn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinaglabanan defends it well.
Taphorn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pinaglabanan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taphorn is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Taphorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pinaglabanan's head.
Taphorn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Taphorn wants to free his trapped foot but Pinaglabanan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taphorn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pinaglabanan is trying to get back to full guard.
Taphorn thows a huge punch but Pinaglabanan dodges it nicely.
Pinaglabanan trying to control here.
Taphorn missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Taphorn wants to work for an arm triangle but Pinaglabanan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taphorn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinaglabanan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pinaglabanan swings for the body but Taphorn moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taphorn.
Pinaglabanan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinaglabanan digs a good hook to Taphorn's body.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch
and Taphorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Taphorn.
Pinaglabanan throws a wild body kick that Taphorn sees coming a mile off.
Taphorn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinaglabanan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan connects with a solid leg kick.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pinaglabanan as he jumps to the side.
Pinaglabanan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taphorn is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Pinaglabanan attempts a counter takedown but Taphorn avoids it well and moves away.
Taphorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinaglabanan.
Taphorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinaglabanan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taphorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinaglabanan manages to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan throwing a counter right hand but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1##TD#
Pinaglabanan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taphorn sprawls well initially but Pinaglabanan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taphorn is not content to let Pinaglabanan control the position.
Taphorn trying to control from the bottom.
Taphorn is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pinaglabanan is staying active.
Nice strikes from Pinaglabanan there.
Pinaglabanan is looking to take a break and control but Taphorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taphorn is controlling Pinaglabanan's trapped leg to prevent Pinaglabanan from advancing to side control.
Taphorn moves into full guard. #T2#
Taphorn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Taphorn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinaglabanan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pinaglabanan postures up and lands a big shot to Taphorn's brow.
Pinaglabanan content to stall in guard here.
Taphorn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Taphorn is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pinaglabanan rolls with it to try and escape but Taphorn cranks on the arm and Pinaglabanan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Taphorn!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Taphorn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#37 Pinaglabanan vs Ibaka
Date: Jan 22, 2017

#R1#
Pinaglabanan misses with a left hand
and Ibaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ibaka misses with a hook.
Pinaglabanan dives in and grabs Ibaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ibaka pushes down on Pinaglabanan's head and hops out.
Ibaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ibaka but Ibaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ibaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pinaglabanan momentarily.
Pinaglabanan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ibaka tries to avoid it but Pinaglabanan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ibaka to the ground. Ibaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
Nice defenses there by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been informed that Pinaglabanan 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.
A big right from Ibaka misses.
Pinaglabanan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan goes for a double leg but Ibaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ibaka continues to drive forward.
Ibaka throws an overhand right that lands on Pinaglabanan's shoulder, as Pinaglabanan tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Ibaka misses.
Ibaka connects with a nice looking jab.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Pinaglabanan slips the punch.
Pinaglabanan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ibaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1##TD2#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pinaglabanan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ibaka's head.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but Ibaka is blocking nicely.
Ibaka wants to control but Pinaglabanan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinaglabanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control. Ibaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pinaglabanan on the ground.
Ibaka is trying is best to control the position here.
Ibaka trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ibaka has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinaglabanan prevents Ibaka from improving his position.
Ibaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pinaglabanan. #T2#
Pinaglabanan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ibaka is looking to improve his position.
Ibaka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control the action in half guard but Ibaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ibaka tries to get to full guard but Pinaglabanan has control of the leg.
Pinaglabanan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Pinaglabanan slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ibaka to the mat! Ibaka manages to get full guard.
Ibaka is trying to keep Pinaglabanan in close.
Pinaglabanan 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.
Ibaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Pinaglabanan postures up.
Pinaglabanan throws a big elbow that misses.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pinaglabanan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ibaka controls Pinaglabanan momentarily but Pinaglabanan frees himself.
Pinaglabanan works over Ibaka with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinaglabanan is one step ahead there.
Pinaglabanan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Serge Ibaka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pinaglabanan throws a low kick but Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Pinaglabanan throws an off balance right hand
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Pinaglabanan loads up on a big right hand but Ibaka slips the punch.
Pinaglabanan fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ibaka tries to avoid it but Pinaglabanan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ibaka to the ground. Ibaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pinaglabanan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ibaka is looking to counter the offense by Pinaglabanan and move into the clinch.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pinaglabanan on the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan slips under a jab from Ibaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka looks to land a right hand but Pinaglabanan moved out of range.
Pinaglabanan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ibaka misses with a looping right.
Pinaglabanan stuns Ibaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Good leg kick by Pinaglabanan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook to the body
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinaglabanan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pinaglabanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinaglabanan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ibaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ibaka looks to land a left hand but Pinaglabanan moved out of range nicely.
Ibaka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pinaglabanan has his takedown stuffed
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ibaka to the ground. Pinaglabanan is now in Ibaka's guard.
Pinaglabanan is standing up over Ibaka. Ibaka looks to escape but Pinaglabanan dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
You can see the frustration on Ibaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ibaka tries to buck Pinaglabanan off but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
John Pinaglabanan has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Ibaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibaka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pinaglabanan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pinaglabanan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Ibaka tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Pinaglabanan raining down shots from the mount!
Pinaglabanan landing strikes from the mount.
Pinaglabanan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ibaka tries to hold on but Pinaglabanan postures up.
Pinaglabanan dominating with strikes here.
Ibaka manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Pinaglabanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ibaka is trying to maintain the position but Pinaglabanan is very close to passing his half guard.
Pinaglabanan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ibaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but Ibaka is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Pinaglabanan there.
Pinaglabanan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ibaka keeping hold of Pinaglabanan's head, controlling as best 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 Serge Ibaka 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.
#R3#
Pinaglabanan misses with a lunging right hand
and Pinaglabanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Ibaka as Pinaglabanan shoots in.
Pinaglabanan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ibaka is looking for a counter combo.
Pinaglabanan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pinaglabanan or perhaps it was just good defense by Ibaka, which made it look bad.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ibaka throws a big shot that misses.
Pinaglabanan fails with the takedown
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan misses with a takedown attempt - Ibaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pinaglabanan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ibaka avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Ibaka looks to land a left hand but Pinaglabanan moved out of range nicely.
Ibaka is looking to land body kicks.
Ibaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good shot there by Ibaka.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka is looking for a sweep.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position but Ibaka is working away. #T2#
Ibaka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ibaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ibaka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ibaka is trying to control but can't.
Pinaglabanan looks to land a strike but Ibaka avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pinaglabanan distracts Ibaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pinaglabanan won't allow Ibaka to get back to his feet.
Pinaglabanan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ibaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ibaka tries to get out of the position.
Pinaglabanan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ibaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Pinaglabanan won't allow Ibaka to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pinaglabanan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pinaglabanan or perhaps it was just good defense by Ibaka, which made it look bad.
Pinaglabanan shoots for a takedown but Ibaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan shoots in looking for a takedown. Ibaka tries to sprawl out of it but Pinaglabanan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ibaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ibaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Pinaglabanan tries to counter it with a takedown but Ibaka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ibaka takes a swing at Pinaglabanan's ribcage but misses.
Ibaka misses with a hook. Pinaglabanan ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Pinaglabanan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ibaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Serge Ibaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Pinaglabanan manages to avoid it.
Ibaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinaglabanan can do to turn this around?
Pinaglabanan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ibaka's waist but Ibaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinaglabanan off to one side.
Pinaglabanan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinaglabanan with a poor takedown
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibaka swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pinaglabanan shoots and misses
and Ibaka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pinaglabanan thinking.
Ibaka misses with a hook. Pinaglabanan ducked under it nicely.
Ibaka cracks Pinaglabanan with an open hand slap.
Ibaka throws a jab when Pinaglabanan was well out of range.
Pinaglabanan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinaglabanan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ibaka circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Ibaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Ibaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinaglabanan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pinaglabanan misses with a wild body shot.
Pinaglabanan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Ibaka misses.
A little jabbing left from Pinaglabanan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinaglabanan looks for a takedown but Ibaka sprawls well.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan dives in and scores a takedown into Ibaka's guard.
Ibaka is pulling down on Pinaglabanan's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibaka, not yet.
Ibaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Pinaglabanan throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ibaka looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinaglabanan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ibaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibaka wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Ibaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pinaglabanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibaka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ibaka.
Nice sprawl there from Ibaka as Pinaglabanan shoots in.
Pinaglabanan fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pinaglabanan fails with the takedown.
Pinaglabanan is looking to chop away at Ibaka's legs.
Pinaglabanan throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pinaglabanan drops his hands momentarily and Ibaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ibaka enables Pinaglabanan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ibaka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ibaka is trying to control the position but Pinaglabanan postures up.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Ibaka keeps moving. #T3#
Ibaka controlling Pinaglabanan's posture.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinaglabanan is one step ahead there.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes from guard but Ibaka blocks nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ibaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ibaka tries to clinch up but Pinaglabanan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ibaka tries to clinch there but Pinaglabanan circles away.
Pinaglabanan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Pinaglabanan with that takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan has his takedown stuffed
and Ibaka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pinaglabanan thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka had his way with John Pinaglabanan in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Pinaglabanan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ibaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka misses the shot to the body.
Pinaglabanan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ibaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinaglabanan cracks Ibaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pinaglabanan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ibaka circles away.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pinaglabanan ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinaglabanan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka throws a jab when Pinaglabanan was well out of range.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pinaglabanan showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Ibaka has one foot on Pinaglabanan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pinaglabanan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Ibaka misses with a head kick.
Pinaglabanan shoots for a takedown but Ibaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pinaglabanan shoots in but Ibaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pinaglabanan staying out of range there.
Pinaglabanan misses with a body punch
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinaglabanan tries for a takedown but Ibaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ibaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Ibaka.
Ibaka checks a leg kick. #T2#
Pinaglabanan shoots for a double leg takedown but Ibaka sprawls well. He's pushed Pinaglabanan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pinaglabanan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan shoots in and drives through. Ibaka sprawls well.
Pinaglabanan fails with the takedown
and Ibaka counters with a nice 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!
Ibaka misses with a straight left.
Ibaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Ibaka. No joy for Pinaglabanan on that attempt.
A quick step to the side and Ibaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibaka misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ibaka did well to prevent Pinaglabanan getting side control.
Ibaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pinaglabanan. #T3#
Ibaka trying to control from the bottom.
Ibaka is controlling Pinaglabanan's trapped leg to prevent Pinaglabanan from advancing to side control.
Ibaka tries to get to full guard but Pinaglabanan has control of the leg.
Serge Ibaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pinaglabanan with the ground and pound but Ibaka uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ibaka wants to hit a switch here but Pinaglabanan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ibaka there! #T4#
Ibaka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Ibaka is having none of it.
Ibaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Pinaglabanan has a good base and remains in mount.
Pinaglabanan lands a couple of good shots and Ibaka has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pinaglabanan keeps control of the position as Ibaka tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Ibaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ibaka, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka is the new bantamweight champion!
Serge Ibaka decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: DUEL#31 Myles vs Armis
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
A big right from Pinaglabanan misses.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinaglabanan shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been informed that Pinaglabanan 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.
A big left from Nahtic misses.
Nahtic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinaglabanan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nahtic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan ducks under a wild hook from Nahtic.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pinaglabanan lands in his opponent's guard.
Pinaglabanan wants to pass the guard but Nahtic is keeping the position.
Nahtic seems keen to control Pinaglabanan's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan postures up in Nahtic's guard and throws a big left but Nahtic blocks it. #T1#
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinaglabanan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinaglabanan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pinaglabanan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pinaglabanan stands up over Nahtic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nahtic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pinaglabanan postures up in Nahtic's guard and throws a big left but Nahtic blocks it.
Pinaglabanan with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nahtic is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nahtic clobbers Pinaglabanan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nahtic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinaglabanan connects with a single shot there.
Pinaglabanan lands an overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Nahtic staying out of range there.
Pinaglabanan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nahtic lands with an uppercut that bounces Pinaglabanan off the cage and back into range.
Nahtic tries to clinch but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but Nahtic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lou Nahtic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
Nahtic tries to clinch up but Pinaglabanan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nahtic throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Nahtic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan loads up on a big right hand but Nahtic slips the punch.
Nahtic is looking to clinch.
Pinaglabanan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nahtic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pinaglabanan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nahtic counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Nahtic tries to clinch but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Pinaglabanan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nahtic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nahtic is trying to improve his position.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nahtic keeps working.
Nahtic is looking for a sweep.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the action but Nahtic is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan working the head with strikes. #T4#
Pinaglabanan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nahtic some visible discomfort.
Nahtic is looking for a sweep.
Pinaglabanan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nahtic is avoiding damage well.
Nahtic tries to buck Pinaglabanan off but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Pinaglabanan working the ground and pound from side control.
Nahtic struggling a bit here.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the action but Nahtic is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pinaglabanan moves away from the strike by Nahtic.
Nahtic jabs Pinaglabanan right on the nose. Pinaglabanan blinks but takes it well.
We've been told by Nahtic's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pinaglabanan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nahtic.
Nahtic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pinaglabanan.
Donk. Pinaglabanan catches Nahtic right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Nahtic drives through and clinches with Pinaglabanan against the cage.
A short left from Nahtic. #BC#
Nahtic breaks from the clinch.
Pinaglabanan cracks Nahtic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nahtic lands the left hand.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but Nahtic shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Pinaglabanan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nahtic keeps working.
Pinaglabanan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Nahtic tries to buck Pinaglabanan off but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Nahtic sneaks back into half guard.
Pinaglabanan throws a strike but Nahtic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pinaglabanan is stalling in the full guard.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes but missing.
Pinaglabanan lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pinaglabanan won't allow Nahtic to sweep him here.
Pinaglabanan is looking to work some ground and pound but Nahtic has wrist control.
Nahtic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nahtic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pinaglabanan back to the cage. Nahtic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nahtic throws a shot from downtown. Pinaglabanan moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pinaglabanan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pinaglabanan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position but Nahtic is working away.
Pinaglabanan cracks Nahtic with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Pinaglabanan misses with the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nahtic wants to get back to his feet.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nahtic keeps working.
Pinaglabanan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nahtic is trying to control Pinaglabanan's posture but Pinaglabanan avoids it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pinaglabanan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nahtic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the action but Nahtic is working from the bottom.
John Pinaglabanan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinaglabanan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pinaglabanan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pinaglabanan cracks Nahtic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pinaglabanan working the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the action but Nahtic is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nahtic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinaglabanan.
Nice uppercut lands for Pinaglabanan. That snapped Nahtic's head back. #TD2#
Pinaglabanan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Nahtic sneaks out the side door and pushes Pinaglabanan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nahtic's guard.
Nahtic is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pinaglabanan dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes but Nahtic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pinaglabanan struggling a bit here.
Pinaglabanan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nahtic off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nahtic is in bad spot here. #T1#
Pinaglabanan lands shots from the back.
Pinaglabanan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinaglabanan throwing sloppy strikes.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Nahtic!
Pinaglabanan is punishing Nahtic with strikes - can he finish him?!#ROC2#
Nahtic is rocked!
Pinaglabanan controlling the position well here. Nahtic rolled but Pinaglabanan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Oh Nahtic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nahtic seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Pinaglabanan missing with strikes from the back.
Nahtic is covering up but some of the strikes from Pinaglabanan are getting through and doing damage.
Pinaglabanan controlling from the back.
Pinaglabanan controlling well, preventing Nahtic from escaping the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pinaglabanan. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Nahtic grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Pinaglabanan trying to control momentarily. #T3#
Pinaglabanan is landing big shots and Nahtic is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Pinaglabanan!
John Pinaglabanan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Highland Games 219
Date: Nov 17, 2016

#R1##TD#
Pinaglabanan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Szczęsny is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pinaglabanan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Szczęsny after a bit of a struggle.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinaglabanan controls his hands.
Pinaglabanan wants to take the fight to the mat but Szczęsny manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pinaglabanan is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Pinaglabanan working aggressively here.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinaglabanan wants a takedown.
Pinaglabanan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Szczęsny pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1##TD#
Pinaglabanan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Szczęsny sprawls well initially but Pinaglabanan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pinaglabanan working the head and body with strikes.
Szczęsny wants to get back to his feet.
Pinaglabanan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Szczęsny with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Szczęsny is looking to improve his position.
Pinaglabanan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Szczęsny defending well though.
Szczęsny is trying to maintain the position but Pinaglabanan is very close to passing his half guard.
Pinaglabanan lands with a punch from half guard.
Szczęsny is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Pinaglabanan thows a huge punch but Szczęsny dodges it nicely.
Szczęsny controlling the position well.
Pinaglabanan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Szczęsny with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Szczęsny wants to get back to his feet.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny wants to get back to full guard but Pinaglabanan has passed into side control.
Pinaglabanan is putting a hurting on Szczęsny here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pinaglabanan working the head with strikes. #T3#
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position but Szczęsny is working away.
You can see the frustration on Szczęsny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position but Szczęsny is working away.
Pinaglabanan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Szczęsny is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Szczęsny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Szczęsny is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinaglabanan prevents Szczęsny from escaping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Szczęsny tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pinaglabanan easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Szczęsny lands a body shot.
Szczęsny misses with a straight left.
Pinaglabanan ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
Pinaglabanan throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny flicks out a counter leg kick but Pinaglabanan steps away.
Szczęsny scores with a hook.#TD#
Pinaglabanan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Szczęsny controlling the position well.
Pinaglabanan slips a nice elbow through Szczęsny's hands, connecting with Szczęsny's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pinaglabanan 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.#T1#
Szczęsny is staying active underneath Pinaglabanan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pinaglabanan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Szczęsny taking some punishment here, with Pinaglabanan in his half guard.
Pinaglabanan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Ground and pound from Pinaglabanan.
Szczęsny is still in real trouble! Can Pinaglabanan finish him?
Pinaglabanan scores with a big shot! Szczęsny's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Szczęsny! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Pinaglabanan!
After the fight, John Pinaglabanan 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.
Victor Szczęsny spoke after the fight, saying 'I really wanted to Win but it didn't work out. I'm looking to win back this title, I'll come back'.

Event: Highland Games 215
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1#
Horiguchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horiguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by Pinaglabanan.
Horiguchi throws a solid leg kick but Pinaglabanan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horiguchi.
Nice cross by Horiguchi.
Pinaglabanan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinaglabanan slips a jab from Horiguchi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pinaglabanan, as that shot connected.
Pinaglabanan moves away from the strike by Horiguchi. #TD2#
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Horiguchi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi is trying to get back to half guard.
Horiguchi wants to control but Pinaglabanan postures up.
Horiguchi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinaglabanan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Horiguchi is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Pinaglabanan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Horiguchi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Horiguchi tries to escape but Pinaglabanan is in control.
Horiguchi wants to control but Pinaglabanan postures up.
Horiguchi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan slows the pace down.
Horiguchi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Cooker, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Horiguchi is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Pinaglabanan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horiguchi keeps working.
Pinaglabanan throws a strike aimed at the side of Horiguchi's head but Horiguchi avoids it well.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pinaglabanan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinaglabanan misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Horiguchi is looking to regain half guard here but Pinaglabanan keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Horiguchi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pinaglabanan goes for a double leg but Horiguchi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Horiguchi continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Horiguchi on his heels. He'll look to pass Horiguchi's guard now, I'm sure.
Horiguchi is wriggling around but Pinaglabanan manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Horiguchi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Horiguchi trying to control but Pinaglabanan postures up. #T4#
Pinaglabanan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horiguchi's head.
Pinaglabanan working the head and body with strikes.
Horiguchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Horiguchi is trying to control but can't.
Pinaglabanan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pinaglabanan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinaglabanan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pinaglabanan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horiguchi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pinaglabanan throws a lazy right hand but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinaglabanan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horiguchi tries to avoid it but Pinaglabanan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horiguchi to the ground. Horiguchi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horiguchi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Horiguchi gets caught napping as Pinaglabanan dives in and scores a takedown. Horiguchi manages to retain guard.
Horiguchi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horiguchi being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Horiguchi holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan preventing the sweep.
Horiguchi is pulling down on Pinaglabanan's head to control his posture. #T1#
Horiguchi working a defensive guard here.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Horiguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pinaglabanan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Horiguchi's half guard.#ES#
Horiguchi kicks off Pinaglabanan and gets to his feet.
Pinaglabanan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinaglabanan misses with a straight right.
Horiguchi moves in looking to clinch but Pinaglabanan pushes him off.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi moves into full guard. #T2#
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Horiguchi is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Horiguchi has control of Pinaglabanan's left arm, preventing Pinaglabanan from doing any damage. #T3#
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes but missing.
Horiguchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Horiguchi, not yet.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Horiguchi keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pinaglabanan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinaglabanan being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pinaglabanan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinaglabanan misses with an uppercut.
Horiguchi half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horiguchi leaves Pinaglabanan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pinaglabanan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinaglabanan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up but Pinaglabanan circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Horiguchi's guard.
Horiguchi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Horiguchi controlling the action here.
Pinaglabanan wants to improve his position but Horiguchi is controlling well.
Horiguchi is keen to just control but Pinaglabanan is a slippery customer.
Horiguchi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Pinaglabanan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pinaglabanan slips a jab from Horiguchi.
Pinaglabanan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horiguchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinaglabanan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horiguchi scores with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Pinaglabanan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Horiguchi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Horiguchi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pinaglabanan off and has taken his back!
Pinaglabanan is in bad spot here.
Horiguchi is looking to control Pinaglabanan but Pinaglabanan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pinaglabanan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Horiguchi's guard. Nice work there by Pinaglabanan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Horiguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horiguchi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Horiguchi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinaglabanan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes from guard but Horiguchi blocks nicely.
Horiguchi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pinaglabanan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horiguchi is trying to keep Pinaglabanan in close.
Pinaglabanan scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pinaglabanan postures up.
Pinaglabanan landing some decent shots from guard.
Pinaglabanan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pinaglabanan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pinaglabanan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pinaglabanan cracks Horiguchi with a solid left hand.
Pinaglabanan working some strikes from top position.
Pinaglabanan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Horiguchi trying to keep a closed guard but Pinaglabanan is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Horiguchi to the ground. Pinaglabanan is now in Horiguchi's guard.
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Piston Horiguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinaglabanan controlling from the top position.
Horiguchi has Pinaglabanan pulled in close to control his posture.
Pinaglabanan works over Horiguchi with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes from guard but Horiguchi blocks nicely.
Pinaglabanan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Horiguchi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pinaglabanan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Horiguchi wants to get back to full guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pinaglabanan!
A very excited looking John Pinaglabanan 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: Highland Games 211
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Longworth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Longworth.
A left hand lands to the body for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longworth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan tries a body shot but Longworth blocks it.
Pinaglabanan tries a body shot but Longworth blocks it.
Longworth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pinaglabanan to keep the fight standing.
Longworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinaglabanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longworth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinaglabanan lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Longworth.
Pinaglabanan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pinaglabanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Longworth controls his hands.
Pinaglabanan lands a shoulder strike.
Longworth misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pinaglabanan tries to throw a body punch but Longworth avoids it by throwing Pinaglabanan back against the cage.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Longworth. #T1#
Pinaglabanan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Longworth tries to work over Pinaglabanan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinaglabanan lands an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan is leaning against Longworth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pinaglabanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Longworth decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Longworth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinaglabanan defends it easily.
Pinaglabanan is stalling in the full guard.
Longworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Longworth being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Pinaglabanan is sitting in close to Longworth's body. Longworth has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pinaglabanan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pinaglabanan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Longworth.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vinnie Longworth!
Our winner, Vinnie Longworth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland Games 208
Date: Sep 22, 2016

#R1#
Pinaglabanan lands a front kick.#CL2#
Pinaglabanan forces Sten back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Pinaglabanan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan working aggressively here.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Pinaglabanan managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Pinaglabanan blocks with his arms.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinaglabanan avoids it.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sten is breathing heavily.
Pinaglabanan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sten backwards.
Pinaglabanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinaglabanan digs a right hand underneath Sten's ribcage. Sten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees to the body from Sten.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinaglabanan avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Pinaglabanan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sten.
Pinaglabanan tries to work over Sten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch to the body.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinaglabanan blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinaglabanan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sten seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pinaglabanan can turn it around.#T1#
Pinaglabanan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinaglabanan is defending well for now.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sten.
Sten prevents a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with a body punch.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Pinaglabanan is blocking nicely.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch to the body.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan pushes Sten back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sten prevents a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
Sten connects with a knee to the head.
Pinaglabanan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sten's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan can't find room to land a body shot as Sten controls the action.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Pinaglabanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Sten blocking some punches.
Pinaglabanan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Pinaglabanan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stens head. #ROC2#
Sten is rocked!
Pinaglabanan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sten backwards.
Oh Sten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinaglabanan lands with a left to the head.
Sten blocks an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Sten.
Sten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinaglabanan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sten backwards.
A short body shot lands from Pinaglabanan as the two fighters clinch.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Pinaglabanan blocks with his arms.
Pinaglabanan dips a shoulder and cracks Sten with a mighty uppercut! Sten falls back against the cage and Pinaglabanan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sten 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 - Pinaglabanan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Pinaglabanan!
Our winner, John Pinaglabanan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland Games 203
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Ibaka checks a low kick from Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka lands a jab to Pinaglabanan's midsection.
Pinaglabanan slips a straight right by Ibaka.
A left lands for Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan throws a body kick that misses
and Pinaglabanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinaglabanan misses with a leg kick
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinaglabanan misses with a looping left.
Ibaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pinaglabanan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pinaglabanan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Serge Ibaka has been cut.
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibaka connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibaka digs a good hook to Pinaglabanan's body.
Ibaka moves out of range of the strikes.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinaglabanan looks to throw a body kick
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibaka blocks a head kick by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pinaglabanan slips a jab from Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibaka misses the target.
Pinaglabanan throws a head kick but Ibaka moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan walks into a jab.#T1#
Pinaglabanan looks to land a combination but Ibaka avoids it well.
Pinaglabanan misses with a body shot.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch but Ibaka moves away
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibaka jabs Pinaglabanan right on the nose. Pinaglabanan blinks but takes it well.
Pinaglabanan doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibaka circles away.
Pinaglabanan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibaka lands with a right hand.
Ibaka throws a jab when Pinaglabanan was well out of range.
Ibaka throws a sloppy head kick and Pinaglabanan moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Pinaglabanan moves into range and clinches up with Ibaka.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Ibaka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibaka is leaning against Pinaglabanan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ibaka tries to land a knee to the head but Pinaglabanan blocks with his arms.
Ibaka digs a right hand underneath Pinaglabanan's ribcage. Pinaglabanan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ibaka missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
A short left from Ibaka. #T2#
Ibaka tries to work over Pinaglabanan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Ibaka looking to slow down the pace here.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan tries to work over Ibaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ibaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinaglabanan tries a body shot but Ibaka blocks it.
Ibaka stalling in the clinch but Pinaglabanan improves position.
Ibaka avoiding damage.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serge Ibaka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ibaka connects with a single shot there.
Pinaglabanan looks to land a right hand but Ibaka moved out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pinaglabanan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinaglabanan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pinaglabanan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ibaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinaglabanan 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.
Ibaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan blocks a jab.
Ibaka missing with a left hand there. Pinaglabanan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinaglabanan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ibaka is able to avoid easily.
Ibaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinaglabanan can do to turn this around?
Ibaka defending well as Pinaglabanan loads up on a big left hand.
Ibaka thuds his right hand into Pinaglabanan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ibaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinaglabanan'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!
Ibaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibaka blocks a head kick by Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka blocks a jab.
Ibaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pinaglabanan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick
and Pinaglabanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibaka scores with the left hand. Pinaglabanan knows he should have avoided that one.
Pinaglabanan works the jab nicely.
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick but Ibaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pinaglabanan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibaka moves away.
Ibaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinaglabanan closes the distance but Ibaka moves to the side
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibaka staying out of range there.
Pinaglabanan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ibaka lands a nice hook to Pinaglabanan's body. Pinaglabanan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with an uppercut
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab lands there for Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibaka throws a hook but Pinaglabanan avoids it easily.
Pinaglabanan misses with a lunging right hand
and Pinaglabanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinaglabanan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibaka is out of range and Pinaglabanan settles back down. #T2#
Pinaglabanan looks to throw a body kick
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinaglabanan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pinaglabanan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinaglabanan throws a lazy body kick
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinaglabanan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ibaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka blocks a jab.
Ibaka feints and then cracks Pinaglabanan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pinaglabanan down.
Ibaka misses with an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook to the body
and Ibaka counters with a head kick.
Pinaglabanan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pinaglabanan throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Ibaka finds it's way through Pinaglabanan's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinaglabanan ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Ibaka throws an overhand right that lands on Pinaglabanan's shoulder, as Pinaglabanan tries to avoid the shot.
Pinaglabanan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Serge Ibaka's cut.
That's time! Ibaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Pinaglabanan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Ibaka has closed the distance and engaged Pinaglabanan in a clinch.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Ibaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan tries to throw a body punch but Ibaka avoids it by throwing Pinaglabanan back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibaka blocks an uppercut.
Ibaka prevents a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan tries to throw a body punch but Ibaka avoids it by throwing Pinaglabanan back against the cage.
Ibaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pinaglabanan tries a body shot but Ibaka blocks it.
Ibaka blocks a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibaka swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Ibaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinaglabanan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Pinaglabanan can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Pinaglabanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan blocks an uppercut.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ibaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinaglabanan's elbow. #T2#
Ibaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinaglabanan avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan blocks an uppercut.
Ibaka blocks a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Ibaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Ibaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan misses with the head strike.
Pinaglabanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibaka trying to land knees to the body.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibaka has a couple of punches blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Ibaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Serge Ibaka did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Serge Ibaka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Pinaglabanan misses with a low kick.
Pinaglabanan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinaglabanan throws a body kick that misses
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like John Pinaglabanan has been cut.
Ibaka blocks the body kick.
Pinaglabanan thows a leg kick but Ibaka checks it
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Pinaglabanan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibaka scores with the left hand. Pinaglabanan knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Pinaglabanan is rocked!
Ibaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pinaglabanan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibaka finish him?
The fighters circling - Ibaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinaglabanan seems to have recovered his senses.
Ibaka looks to land a combination but Pinaglabanan avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Ibaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinaglabanan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibaka throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Pinaglabanan clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibaka lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka prevents a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land. #T1#
A short right from Ibaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibaka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Ibaka digs a right hand underneath Pinaglabanan's ribcage. Pinaglabanan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pinaglabanan blocks a body shot from Ibaka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibaka.
Ibaka blocks an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan tries to throw a body punch but Ibaka avoids it by throwing Pinaglabanan back against the cage.
Ibaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pinaglabanan working aggressively here.
Pinaglabanan misses with a body punch.
Pinaglabanan can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Pinaglabanan blocks a body shot from Ibaka.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Pinaglabanan tries to throw a body punch but Ibaka avoids it by throwing Pinaglabanan back against the cage.
Ibaka blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinaglabanan working aggressively here.
Ibaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinaglabanans head.
Ibaka prevents a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan working aggressively here.
Pinaglabanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibaka controls his hands.
Ibaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
Ibaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinaglabanan misses with the head strike.
Ibaka lands an uppercut.
Ibaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Ibaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Ibaka lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka had his way with John Pinaglabanan in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pinaglabanan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibaka can pounce on him.
Pinaglabanan throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibaka counters with a left and a right that stings Pinaglabanan.
Ibaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinaglabanan moves away.
Ibaka throws a shot to the body.
Ibaka lands a body shot.
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ibaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pinaglabanan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinaglabanan misses with a body punch
and Ibaka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ibaka pushes Pinaglabanan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ibaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Ibaka lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ibaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Ibaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
Serge Ibaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ibaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ibaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ibaka backwards.
Pinaglabanan can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Ibaka scores with a shot to the side of Pinaglabanan's head.
Ibaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinaglabanan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ibaka blocking some punches.
Ibaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinaglabanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinaglabanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibaka.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibaka.
Ibaka working aggressively here.
Ibaka blocks an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibaka controls his hands.
Pinaglabanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinaglabanan being controlled against the cage.
Pinaglabanan misses with the head strike.
Pinaglabanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Pinaglabanan misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Ibaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ibaka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Highland Games 201
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Longworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinaglabanan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Pinaglabanan has Longworth up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinaglabanan.
A shot in the inside from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Longworth controls his hands.
Pinaglabanan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Longworth backwards.
Longworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinaglabanan scores with a shoulder strike.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Longworth.
Longworth misses with the head strike.
Pinaglabanan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Longworth.
A short right from Longworth on the inside.
Longworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longworth misses with the head strike.
Pinaglabanan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Longworths head.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Pinaglabanan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinaglabanan tries a body shot but Longworth blocks it. #T1#
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Longworths head.
Pinaglabanan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Longworth tries to score a body lock takedown but Pinaglabanan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Longworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Longworth looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longworth.
Longworth tries to pull guard but Pinaglabanan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
John Pinaglabanan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Pinaglabanan can't find room to land a body shot as Longworth controls the action.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longworth has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pinaglabanan after a bit of a struggle.
Longworth can't get the takedown.
Longworth has a couple of punches blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Longworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Longworth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinaglabanan.
Longworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longworth digs a right hand into Pinaglabanan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pinaglabanan's gas tank.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch to the body.
Pinaglabanan misses with a body punch.
Pinaglabanan can't find room to land a body shot as Longworth controls the action.
Longworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinaglabanans head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Longworth.
A short uppercut from Pinaglabanan.
Longworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longworth lands a right hand.
Longworth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice uppercut.
Pinaglabanan lands a shoulder strike.
Pinaglabanan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Longworths head.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch to the body.
Longworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinaglabanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinaglabanan prevents a body shot from Longworth.
Longworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinaglabanan controls his hands.
Longworth tries to pull guard but Pinaglabanan holds him up against the cage and eventually Longworth drops back down to his feet.
Longworth misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longworth.
Longworth can't get the takedown. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Pinaglabanan tries to work over Longworth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Longworth.
Longworth blocks an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan lands with a light punch inside.
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longworth lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Longworth fails to land.
Pinaglabanan prevents a body shot from Longworth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longworth.
Pinaglabanan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longworth blocks an uppercut.
Longworth is leaning against Pinaglabanan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Longworth misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Pinaglabanan.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Longworth.
Longworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longworth goes for a takedown attempt but Pinaglabanan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Longworth with that takedown attempt.
Longworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinaglabanan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinaglabanan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan pushes Longworth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinaglabanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longworth.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinaglabanan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longworth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longworth misses with the head strike.
Longworth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pinaglabanan or not.
Longworth misses with the head strike.
Longworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinaglabanan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Longworth backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pinaglabanan checks a low kick from Longworth.
Longworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinaglabanan manages to avoid it.
Longworth moves out of range as Pinaglabanan strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Longworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinaglabanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Pinaglabanan misses.
Pinaglabanan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pinaglabanan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinaglabanan thuds his shin into the meat of Longworth's side.
Pinaglabanan throws a low kick but Longworth avoids it.
Pinaglabanan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pinaglabanan thuds a left hand into Longworth's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Longworth misses the target.
Pinaglabanan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Pinaglabanan moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Longworth goes for a takedown attempt but Pinaglabanan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pinaglabanan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Longworth misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Longworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
John Pinaglabanan is winning the standup battle so far.
Longworth misses with a straight left.
Pinaglabanan throwing a counter right hand but Longworth manages to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick but Longworth checks it.
Longworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longworth lands a head shot.
Pinaglabanan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longworth can do to turn this around?
Pinaglabanan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longworth.
Pinaglabanan moves away from the strike by Longworth.
John Pinaglabanan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinaglabanan misses with a right hand
and Longworth counters with a stiff right hand.
Longworth blocks a head kick by Pinaglabanan.
Longworth tries a low kick but Pinaglabanan avoids it.
Pinaglabanan blocks a head kick by Longworth.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch up.
Pinaglabanan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Longworth at a distance. #TD2#
Longworth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Longworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Pinaglabanan has wrist control.
Pinaglabanan has his hands on Longworth's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Longworth pushing down on Pinaglabanan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Longworth wants to pass to mount but Pinaglabanan is defending the position.
Pinaglabanan manages to get to full guard.
Longworth won't allow Pinaglabanan to sweep him here. #T3#
Longworth wants to control from the top but Pinaglabanan keeps moving.
Pinaglabanan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinaglabanan is trying to keep Longworth in close.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Pinaglabanan is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinaglabanan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pinaglabanan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Longworth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Pinaglabanan stopping the sweep attempt from Longworth.
Pinaglabanan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Longworth looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pinaglabanan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pinaglabanan tries to free his leg and advance position but Longworth is retaining full guard.
Pinaglabanan is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinaglabanan. That's going to slow Longworth down.
Longworth cracks Pinaglabanan with an open hand slap.
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 John Pinaglabanan 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.
#R3#
Pinaglabanan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Longworth throws a big shot that misses.
Longworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Longworth ducks under a wild hook from Pinaglabanan.
As Pinaglabanan backs off Longworth throws a huge counter combo but Pinaglabanan manages to avoid it all.
Longworth slips a straight right by Pinaglabanan.
A countering left hand to the body from Longworth misses.
The crowd cheers as Longworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pinaglabanan doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and clinches.
Pinaglabanan tries a body shot but Longworth blocks it.
Longworth tries to work over Pinaglabanan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Longworth wants a takedown.
Longworth is working Pinaglabanan over against the cage.
Pinaglabanan blocks a body shot from Longworth.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Longworth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan prevents a body shot from Longworth.
Longworth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pinaglabanan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pinaglabanan connects with a body shot.
Pinaglabanan scores with a decent looking hook.
Longworth cracks Pinaglabanan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Pinaglabanan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinaglabanan wants to clinch.
Pinaglabanan takes a swing at Longworth's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Pinaglabanan slams his shin into Longworth's torso.
Longworth misses with a double jab.
Longworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinaglabanan scores with a leg kick.
Pinaglabanan scores with a head kick. Longworth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD2#
Longworth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pinaglabanan tries to bench press Longworth off him but Longworth keeps the position.
Pinaglabanan is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Longworth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinaglabanan is not content to let Longworth control the position.
Pinaglabanan is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Longworth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Longworth in side control, throwing shots but Pinaglabanan defends.
Pinaglabanan tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Pinaglabanan parries the strikes from Longworth easily there. Longworth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pinaglabanan to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth taking a break here but Pinaglabanan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pinaglabanan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Longworth.
Longworth thows a huge punch but Pinaglabanan dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Longworth is trying to work for a kimura but Pinaglabanan is defending well.
Longworth winds up and cracks Pinaglabanan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Pinaglabanan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Longworth is keen to just control but Pinaglabanan is a slippery customer.
Longworth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pinaglabanan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Longworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pinaglabanan is adopting a defensive guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Longworth working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Longworth 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.

A close third round but Vinnie Longworth just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Longworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinaglabanan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Longworth has time to react.
Longworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pinaglabanan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Longworth misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pinaglabanan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Longworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Pinaglabanan. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Pinaglabanan clinches up against the cage.
Longworth misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan blocking some punches.
Pinaglabanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
John Pinaglabanan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth working aggressively here.
Pinaglabanan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pinaglabanan is working Longworth over against the cage.
Pinaglabanan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Longworth is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pinaglabanan lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Pinaglabanan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longworth's elbow.
Longworth is looking to take this one to the mat.
John Pinaglabanan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Longworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinaglabanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Longworth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Longworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinaglabanan can't find room to land a body shot as Longworth controls the action.
Pinaglabanan lands with a right to the head.
Longworth misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan blocks an uppercut.
Longworth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pinaglabanan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pinaglabanan scores with a shot to the side of Longworth's head.
Pinaglabanan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinaglabanan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longworth lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Longworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan lands with a right to the head.
Pinaglabanan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longworth's elbow.
A short uppercut from Longworth.
Longworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
Pinaglabanan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Pinaglabanan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longworth.
Longworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longworth drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pinaglabanan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Longworth checks a leg kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Longworths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Longworth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pinaglabanan lands a glancing blow to the side of Longworth's head.
Pinaglabanan misses with a body kick.
Longworth throws a counter combo.
Pinaglabanan throws a nice head kick!
Longworth walks into a left hand.
Pinaglabanan scores with a push kick.
Longworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pinaglabanan thuds his right hand into Longworth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Longworth is rocked!
Longworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinaglabanan.#CL#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Longworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinaglabanan lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinaglabanan.
Longworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinaglabanan finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longworth.
Longworth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pinaglabanan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Longworth fails to land. #TD2#
Longworth gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Longworth seems to have recovered his senses.
Pinaglabanan keeping control of the position.
Pinaglabanan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longworth. #T4#
Pinaglabanan wants to control but Longworth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinaglabanan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Longworth.
Pinaglabanan is looking to improve his position.
Pinaglabanan trying to hold on to Longworth's head to control him but Longworth postures up.
Longworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pinaglabanan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pinaglabanan wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan had his way with Vinnie Longworth in that round.
That's time! Pinaglabanan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pinaglabanan misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Longworth shoots in and bounces Pinaglabanan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Longworth postures up in Pinaglabanan's guard and throws a big left but Pinaglabanan blocks it.
Pinaglabanan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Longworth's guard. #REVR#
Pinaglabanan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pinaglabanan stands and throws Longworth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Longworth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pinaglabanan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position but Longworth is working away.
Pinaglabanan controls the position.
Longworth is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Longworth's face as Pinaglabanan controls the position.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but Longworth is keeping him busy.
Vinnie Longworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pinaglabanan working the body and head with strikes.
Longworth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Longworth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Longworth missing with punches from the bottom.
Longworth wants to get back to full guard.
Longworth trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Pinaglabanan is taking a breather. Longworth 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinaglabanan lands with a hook. Longworth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Longworth lands a jab to the head.
Pinaglabanan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinaglabanan misses the jab.
Pinaglabanan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Longworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Longworth misses with a hook.
Pinaglabanan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A cross from Longworth lands.
Pinaglabanan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Longworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Longworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Longworth scores with a body shot.
Pinaglabanan is looking to slow Longworth down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinaglabanan throws a head kick that half lands.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Pinaglabanan throws a right and a left that Longworth avoids nicely.
Pinaglabanan misses with a kick to the body.
Longworth tries to counter with a clinch but Pinaglabanan shakes him off and moves away.
Longworth throws a head kick that misses.
Longworth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Longworth is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pinaglabanan lands a nice shot that snaps Longworth's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinaglabanan. Longworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longworth.
Longworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinaglabanan avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Pinaglabanan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Longworth has time to react.
Pinaglabanan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinaglabanan thuds a left hand into Longworth's body.
Longworth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Longworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Longworth.
Longworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinaglabanan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Pinaglabanan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinaglabanan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pinaglabanan!
A very excited looking John Pinaglabanan 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: Highland Games 197
Date: Aug 04, 2016

#R1#
Drake connects with a right hand. Pinaglabanan shakes it off.#CL2#
Pinaglabanan has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinaglabanan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drake blocks a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pinaglabanan as Drake tries to tie him up.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinaglabanan controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pinaglabanan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Pinaglabanan.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake tries to pull guard but Pinaglabanan holds him up against the cage and eventually Drake drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Pinaglabanan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Pinaglabanan. #TD#
Drake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Drake trying to control but Pinaglabanan is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan controlling the position.
Pinaglabanan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Pinaglabanan pulls Drake in close to his closed guard and prevents Drake from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pinaglabanan keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Pinaglabanan.
Drake misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinaglabanan scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinaglabanan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drake tries to pull guard but Pinaglabanan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Pinaglabanan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL2#
Pinaglabanan rushes Drake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drake tries to pull guard but Pinaglabanan holds him up against the cage and eventually Drake drops back down to his feet.
Drake taking a breather.
Pinaglabanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Drake jumps guard but Pinaglabanan stands there with Drake around his waist. Drake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Pinaglabanan.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan lands a right hand.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Pinaglabanan working aggressively here.
Pinaglabanan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan is working Drake over against the cage.
Pinaglabanan scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Drake blocking some punches.
Pinaglabanan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake trying to stall but Pinaglabanan improves his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drake looking to slow down the pace here.
Pinaglabanan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pinaglabanan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinaglabanan lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Drake is rocked!
Pinaglabanan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinaglabanan works on Drake's body with a couple of short punches.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Pinaglabanan lands an uppercut.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pinaglabanan is keeping busy.
Pinaglabanan misses with the head strike.
Pinaglabanan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pinaglabanan smiles and moves away.
Pinaglabanan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pinaglabanan throws a solid leg kick but Drake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pinaglabanan.
Drake seems to have got his legs back now.
Pinaglabanan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drake.
Drake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Drake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Pinaglabanan feints and then cracks Drake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drake down.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Pinaglabanan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drake scores with a nice head shot.
Pinaglabanan is looking to slow Drake down with leg kicks.
Pinaglabanan walks into a straight right hand from Drake.#CL2#
Pinaglabanan moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pinaglabanan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake is trying to pull guard but Pinaglabanan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinaglabanan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Pinaglabanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Drake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinaglabanan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Drake pulls guard effortlessly.
Pinaglabanan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Pinaglabanan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pinaglabanan has managed to get both his arms back between Drake's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Drake has his foot on Pinaglabanan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinaglabanan works his way back into a safe position though.
Drake 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.
Drake keeping full guard, as Pinaglabanan tries to pass.
Pinaglabanan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Drake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pinaglabanan defends well.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Pinaglabanan connects with a couple of short punches.
Pinaglabanan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake has momentary wrist control but Pinaglabanan slips an elbow through the middle.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinaglabanan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pinaglabanan wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
Pinaglabanan works over Drake with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Drake trying to control the position.
Pinaglabanan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
More stalling from Pinaglabanan.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pinaglabanan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A low kick from Pinaglabanan is predictable there
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinaglabanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan connects with an inside leg kick.
Drake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drake blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Drake misses the target.
Pinaglabanan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake. #T4#
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinaglabanan.
Drake throws a right hand that Pinaglabanan ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinaglabanan also avoids with ease.
Pinaglabanan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Pinaglabanan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drake.#CL2#
Pinaglabanan rushes Drake and presses him up against the cage.
Drake takes a shot to the head.
Pinaglabanan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drakes head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pinaglabanan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinaglabanan.
Drake tries to pull guard but Pinaglabanan holds him up against the cage and eventually Drake drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake trying to stall but Pinaglabanan improves his position. #BC2#
Pinaglabanan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinaglabanan's waist but Pinaglabanan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
John Pinaglabanan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Pinaglabanan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drake trying to control the position but instead, Pinaglabanan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drake into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pinaglabanan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Pinaglabanan takes the fight into the clinch.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pinaglabanan.
Drake blocks a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
Drake just leaning against Pinaglabanan, taking a breather.
Drake is trying to maintain a safe position but Pinaglabanan gets an underhook and turns Drake into the cage.
Drake stalling in the clinch but Pinaglabanan improves position.
Drake blocks a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Drake just leaning against Pinaglabanan, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake is trying to pull guard but Pinaglabanan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Drake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pinaglabanan walks away with a smile on his face. Drake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pinaglabanan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drake's calf.#T1#
Pinaglabanan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Drake gets tackled into the cage by Pinaglabanan. Pinaglabanan maintains the clinch.
Drake looking to stall.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Pinaglabanan.
Drake fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinaglabanan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake is looking to control Pinaglabanan's arms but Pinaglabanan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drake has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Pinaglabanan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Pinaglabanan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pinaglabanan as Drake tries to tie him up.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Drake. #T2#
Drake taking a breather.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Pinaglabanan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinaglabanan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake is trying to maintain a safe position but Pinaglabanan gets an underhook and turns Drake into the cage.
Drake working aggressively here.
Pinaglabanan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Drake's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Drake drops to his knees and Pinaglabanan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Pinaglabanan!
John Pinaglabanan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Highland Games 189
Date: Jul 07, 2016

#R1#
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but Vader shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vader 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.
Vader wants to slow Pinaglabanan down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Pinaglabanan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinaglabanan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but Vader is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vader manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pinaglabanan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Pinaglabanan wants to pass the guard but Vader is keeping the position.
Pinaglabanan passes Vader 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vader trying to control here.
Pinaglabanan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vader wants to get back to full guard.
Pinaglabanan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vader wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinaglabanan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Pinaglabanan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader ducks right into an uppercut from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan wants to clinch up but Vader keeps it at a distance.
Pinaglabanan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vader counters with a left to the body.
Pinaglabanan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vader lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Pinaglabanan.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vader enables Pinaglabanan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vader manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pinaglabanan is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Vader is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vader keeping moving, preventing Pinaglabanan from controlling successfully.
Pinaglabanan is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pinaglabanan wants to pass the guard but Vader is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader has control of Pinaglabanan's left arm, preventing Pinaglabanan from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Pinaglabanan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vader doesn't seem phased though.
Vader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Pinaglabanan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vader gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vader keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Pinaglabanan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vader sprawls well initially but Pinaglabanan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pinaglabanan is looking to take a break and control but Vader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vader is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pinaglabanan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pinaglabanan's back!
Vader not allowing Pinaglabanan to control his hands.
Well, with Vader on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pinaglabanan is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Vader keeps control of the position as Pinaglabanan tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader is working the ground and pound. Can Pinaglabanan escape?
Vader tries to get the hooks in deep but Pinaglabanan pushed the leg off.
Vader is hanging on to Pinaglabanan's back as he tries to escape.
Vader is working the ground and pound. Can Pinaglabanan escape?#T1#
Vader doesn't have the hooks in and Pinaglabanan manages to turn into his guard.
Pinaglabanan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vader keeping moving, preventing Pinaglabanan from controlling successfully.
Vader wants to sweep here but Pinaglabanan controlling him for the moment.
John Pinaglabanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vader is pulling down on Pinaglabanan's head. It's preventing any offense from Pinaglabanan, at least for the moment.
Pinaglabanan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Pinaglabanan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vader wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pinaglabanan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Vader trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vader moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vader defending well as Pinaglabanan loads up on a big left hand.
Vader fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinaglabanan checks it well.
Pinaglabanan is looking to clinch.
Vader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pinaglabanan.
Vader leaves Pinaglabanan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan looks to throw the jab but Vader is out of range.
John Pinaglabanan is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinaglabanan looks to land a right hand but Vader moved out of range.
Pinaglabanan has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Pinaglabanan looks to land a right hand but Vader moved out of range.
Vader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pinaglabanan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pinaglabanan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pinaglabanan throws a hook but Vader blocks it.
Vader tries to counter with a clinch but Pinaglabanan shakes him off and moves away.
Pinaglabanan throws a shot from downtown. Vader moves away and avoids it.
Pinaglabanan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pinaglabanan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vader .
Pinaglabanan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Vader shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vader showed some decent athleticism there.
Vader trying to pass the guard but Pinaglabanan defending well.
Pinaglabanan gets back to full guard.
Vader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darth Vader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Pinaglabanan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vader throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pinaglabanan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vader misses with a hook.
Vader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Pinaglabanan misses its intended target.
Pinaglabanan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vader .
Vader is trying to counter with his kicks.
Vader thumps Pinaglabanan with a low kick.
Pinaglabanan throws a big shot that misses.
Vader cracks Pinaglabanan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vader .
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vader ! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Pinaglabanan.
Vader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinaglabanan missing with a left hand there. Vader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinaglabanan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vader .
Pinaglabanan throws a poor cross that misses
and Vader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader ducks under a wild hook from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan cracks Vader with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Vader tries to clinch but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Pinaglabanan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vader throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Pinaglabanan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a double leg but Vader sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinaglabanan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pinaglabanan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinaglabanan.
Vader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pinaglabanan, as that shot connected.
Pinaglabanan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vader takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pinaglabanan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vader can do to turn this around?
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!
Pinaglabanan misses with an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinaglabanan is looking to clinch. #T2#
Vader tries to score with a low kick but Pinaglabanan moves his leg out of the way.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vader throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinaglabanan throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vader tried to score with a low kick but Pinaglabanan checks it.
Pinaglabanan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pinaglabanan throws a jab when Vader was well out of range.
Pinaglabanan blocks a leg kick.
Pinaglabanan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinaglabanan throws out the jab.
Pinaglabanan misses with a left hand
and Pinaglabanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinaglabanan moves away.
Vader lands a right hook to the body.
Pinaglabanan looks to throw the jab but Vader is out of range.
Vader tries to land a leg kick but Pinaglabanan saw it coming and moves away.
Pinaglabanan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vader manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Vader fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vader sprawls well. Vader wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinaglabanan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinaglabanan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Vader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pinaglabanan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pinaglabanan looks to clinch
and Vader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinaglabanan connects with a looping right hand.
Vader gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vader moves away from the strike by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan goes for a double leg but Vader avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vader continues to drive forward.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinaglabanan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinaglabanan.#T4#
Pinaglabanan throws a poor cross that misses
and Vader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vader walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vader throws a head kick but Pinaglabanan moves out of range.
Pinaglabanan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vader throws a nice head kick!
Vader darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pinaglabanan darts in trying to clinch
letting Vader counter with a right hand.
Pinaglabanan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pinaglabanan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pinaglabanan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinaglabanan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinaglabanan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch
and Vader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Vader - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Darth Vader just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan throws a poor cross that misses
and Vader counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vader 's head backwards.
Vader slaps away a takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good leg kick by Vader there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vader throws out a powerful jab.
Vader tries to clinch but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Vader moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vader ! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan misses with a looping left.
Pinaglabanan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vader slips under a jab.
Pinaglabanan throws a lazy right hand but Vader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinaglabanan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vader lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook. Vader ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Pinaglabanan misses with a straight left.
Vader slips a straight right by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan throws a lazy uppercut
and Vader counters with an inside leg kick.
Pinaglabanan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vader .
Pinaglabanan scores with the left hand. Vader knows he should have avoided that one.
Vader misses with a body kick.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch but Vader moves out of range.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch there but Vader circles away.
A little jabbing left from Vader on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinaglabanan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pinaglabanan connects with a crisp jab.
Vader scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pinaglabanan in his tracks.
Vader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinaglabanan works the jab nicely.
Vader with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinaglabanan to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Vader lands with a straight right. Pinaglabanan didn't see that one coming.
Pinaglabanan shoots in but Vader avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Pinaglabanan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Vader moves into the clinch.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Vader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinaglabanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader misses with the head strike.
Vader can't find room to land a body shot as Pinaglabanan controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vader .
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader lands with a left to the head.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
A short right from Vader . #T3#
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Vader has clasped his hands together around Pinaglabanan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vader lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vader throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinaglabanan tries to buck Vader off but Vader is having none of it.
I wouldn't like to be where Pinaglabanan is right now.
Vader in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vader lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pinaglabanan down.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control Vader 's posture but Vader avoids it.
Vader scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Pinaglabanan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vader trying to control the action but Pinaglabanan is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan prevents Vader from improving position.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but Vader postures up.
Pinaglabanan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vader wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Vader are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Vader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vader now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vader delivers a nice body kick.
Vader turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader connects with a leg kick. Pinaglabanan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pinaglabanan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pinaglabanan throws a jab when Vader was well out of range.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vader makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pinaglabanan really felt that one!
Pinaglabanan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader throws a low kick but Pinaglabanan avoids it.
Vader lands the left hand.
Vader defending well as Pinaglabanan loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinaglabanan misses the target.
Vader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinaglabanan throws out the jab.
Vader lands a high kick!
Pinaglabanan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Pinaglabanan ducks under a wild hook from Vader .
Vader swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan throws a jab when Vader was well out of range.
Pinaglabanan wants to clinch up but Vader keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Pinaglabanan moves into range and clinches up with Vader .
Pinaglabanan misses with the head strike.
Vader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Vader scores with a shoulder strike.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Vader .
Vader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Vader .
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinaglabanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader .
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Nice body punch from Vader - that landed with a thud.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader gets through Pinaglabanan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Vader works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinaglabanan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vader lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinaglabanan.
Darth Vader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Vader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vader misses with a body punch.
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
Vader has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vader pushes Pinaglabanan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
A hook to the body from Vader .
Vader blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vader creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vader .
Vader scores with a shot to the side of Pinaglabanan's head.
Pinaglabanan blocks a body shot from Vader .
Vader blocks an uppercut.
Vader lands a right hand. #T4#
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vader lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Vader works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pinaglabanan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vader controlling from the top position.
Vader pushing down on Pinaglabanan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Vader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vader 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Vader ! Darth Vader retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Darth Vader thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland Games 177
Date: May 26, 2016

#R1#
Pinaglabanan misses with a head kick. #TD#
Pinaglabanan shoots in and bounces Kopp off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pinaglabanan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kopp is keeping the position for now.
Pinaglabanan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pinaglabanan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp looking for a sweep. Not yet Kopp, not yet. #T1#
Pinaglabanan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan throws an elbow that misses. Kopp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pinaglabanan's guard. Nice move by Kopp!#REVB#
Kopp throwing strikes from guard but Pinaglabanan blocks nicely.
Pinaglabanan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kopp works over Pinaglabanan with some ground and pound from guard.
Kopp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinaglabanan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kopp scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Kopp distracts Pinaglabanan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pinaglabanan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kopp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kopp preventing the sweep.
Kopp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pinaglabanan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kopp manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Pinaglabanan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Pinaglabanan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kopp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinaglabanan won't allow Kopp to sweep him here.
Pinaglabanan postures up in Kopp's guard and throws a big left but Kopp blocks it.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pinaglabanan lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Pinaglabanan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pinaglabanan lands a couple of digs.
Pinaglabanan is looking to work some ground and pound but Kopp has wrist control.
Pinaglabanan throws a big elbow that misses.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pinaglabanan content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kopp tries to clinch but Pinaglabanan moves out of range.
Pinaglabanan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kopp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pinaglabanan swivels and escapes.
Kopp walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pinaglabanan.
Kopp misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pinaglabanan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Kopp closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pinaglabanan quickly recovers to half guard.
Pinaglabanan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan has Kopp pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Pinaglabanan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kopp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pinaglabanan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
John Pinaglabanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinaglabanan trying to keep a closed guard but Kopp is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pinaglabanan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinaglabanan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp. #T1#
Pinaglabanan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kopp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pinaglabanan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Kopp connects with a nice short shot to Pinaglabanan's temple.
Pinaglabanan tries to roll over but Kopp keeps him under control.
Pinaglabanan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kopp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kopp postures up and lands a big shot to Pinaglabanan's brow.
Pinaglabanan managing to control the position.
Pinaglabanan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kopp won't allow Pinaglabanan to sweep him here.
Pinaglabanan trying to keep a closed guard but Kopp is proving a slippery customer.
Pinaglabanan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Kopp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kopp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan trying to keep a closed guard but Kopp is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kopp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinaglabanan pulls Kopp in to control the position.
Kopp lands a couple of elbows.
Pinaglabanan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kopp throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinaglabanan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pinaglabanan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kopp manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kopp is trying to control the position but Pinaglabanan postures up. #T3#
Kopp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pinaglabanan 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.
Kopp is trying to control the position but Pinaglabanan postures up.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinaglabanan 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.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pinaglabanan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kopp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kopp lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pinaglabanan is pulling down on Kopp's head. It's preventing any offense from Kopp, at least for the moment.
Kopp postures up in Pinaglabanan's guard and throws a big left but Pinaglabanan blocks it.
Kopp throws a big elbow that misses.
Kopp chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinaglabanan has Kopp pulled in close to control his posture.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pinaglabanan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Kopp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pinaglabanan thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kopp did well to prevent Pinaglabanan getting side control.
Kopp wants to control but Pinaglabanan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pinaglabanan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kopp's head.
Pinaglabanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pinaglabanan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pinaglabanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kopp is refusing to be controlled, as Pinaglabanan sits in half guard. #T1#
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but Kopp is blocking nicely.
Pinaglabanan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pinaglabanan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kopp trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kopp fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Pinaglabanan moves into range and clinches up with Kopp.
Pinaglabanan working aggressively here.
Kopp has Pinaglabanan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pinaglabanan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pinaglabanan misses with the head strike. #T2#
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Pinaglabanan tries to land knees in the clinch but Kopp avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinaglabanan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pinaglabanan lands a shoulder strike.
Kopp blocks an elbow strike.
Kopp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinaglabanan just stands there and leans against the cage.
John Pinaglabanan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kopp.
Pinaglabanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kopp controls his hands.
Pinaglabanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pinaglabanan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kopp is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Pinaglabanan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pinaglabanan manages to end up in side control.#T3#
Pinaglabanan misses with the ground and pound.
Kopp taking a bit of punishment here - Pinaglabanan scoring with strikes.
Pinaglabanan working the body and head with strikes.
Kopp is looking to regain half guard here but Pinaglabanan keeps moving and retains side control.
Pinaglabanan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kopp can do to turn this around?
Kopp wants to control but Pinaglabanan postures up.
Pinaglabanan cracks Kopp with a big right hand but Kopp just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#
Kopp is rocked!
A big shot lands for Pinaglabanan! That's hurt Kopp! Will he recover? Pinaglabanan fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Pinaglabanan!
John Pinaglabanan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dave Kopp was interviewed post fight and said 'Man, Stumpy got lucky, I want a rematch!'.

Event: Highland Games 175
Date: May 19, 2016

#R1#
Fitzgerald misses with a double jab.
Pinaglabanan throws a jab when Fitzgerald was well out of range.
Pinaglabanan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgerald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinaglabanan misses with a looping right.
Pinaglabanan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzgerald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice combination there by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald stuns Pinaglabanan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzgerald drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pinaglabanan defends it well.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice strike.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab.
Fitzgerald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Pinaglabanan scores with a takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald has momentary wrist control but Pinaglabanan slips an elbow through the middle.
Fitzgerald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinaglabanan 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.
Fitzgerald controls Pinaglabanan momentarily but Pinaglabanan frees himself.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Pinaglabanan is controlling the position.
Pinaglabanan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes but missing.
Fitzgerald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fitzgerald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan stops Fitzgerald from standing up.
Pinaglabanan controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fitzgerald holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fitzgerald misses with the combination. #T3#
Fitzgerald with a hook.
Pinaglabanan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzgerald.#TD#
Pinaglabanan gets a double leg takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
Fitzgerald controls Pinaglabanan momentarily but Pinaglabanan frees himself.
Fitzgerald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pinaglabanan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Pinaglabanan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fitzgerald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinaglabanan dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
Nice defenses there by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzgerald as he avoids it easily.
And Fitzgerald tries to counter it with a takedown but Pinaglabanan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pinaglabanan blocks a jab.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Pinaglabanan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thaddeus Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fitzgerald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pinaglabanan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinaglabanan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fitzgerald looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzgerald, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Pinaglabanan throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinaglabanan throws a big right hand that misses.
John Pinaglabanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pinaglabanan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fitzgerald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pinaglabanan has passed into side control.
Fitzgerald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working. #T2#
Fitzgerald avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pinaglabanan.
Fitzgerald regains half guard, as Pinaglabanan was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinaglabanan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pinaglabanan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Fitzgerald is trying to control but can't.
Pinaglabanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinaglabanan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fitzgerald defending well though.
Pinaglabanan is thwarting Fitzgerald's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinaglabanan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pinaglabanan misses the jab.#TD#
Pinaglabanan dives in and scores a takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
Pinaglabanan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pinaglabanan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pinaglabanan landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Pinaglabanan scoring with some ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan landing some decent shots from guard.
Fitzgerald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinaglabanan is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzgerald has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzgerald drops his hands momentarily and Pinaglabanan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Pinaglabanan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fitzgerald!
Pinaglabanan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzgerald can do to turn this around?
An elbow from Pinaglabanan crashes against the mat.
Pinaglabanan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position but Fitzgerald is working away.
Pinaglabanan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fitzgerald is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pinaglabanan misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Pinaglabanan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fitzgerald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fitzgerald defending against the ground and pound.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep.
Fitzgerald is trying to control Pinaglabanan's posture but Pinaglabanan avoids it.
Fitzgerald is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pinaglabanan is staying active.
Pinaglabanan in side control, throwing shots but Fitzgerald defends. #T2#
The strikes coming from Pinaglabanan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fitzgerald defending against the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pinaglabanan landing strikes.
Pinaglabanan misses with the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fitzgerald managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pinaglabanan.
Fitzgerald dodges the ground and pound from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Pinaglabanan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pinaglabanan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fitzgerald works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Pinaglabanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fitzgerald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Nice strikes from Pinaglabanan there.
Fitzgerald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pinaglabanan is working away from the top position though.
Fitzgerald has hold of Pinaglabanan's hands but Pinaglabanan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pinaglabanan content to control rather than advance.
Pinaglabanan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinaglabanan wants to advance to full mount but Fitzgerald doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pinaglabanan scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Pinaglabanan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinaglabanan 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pinaglabanan!
John Pinaglabanan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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