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Event: DARE NYE DYNAMITE!!!     
Date:   Dec 31, 2017
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Inoue.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inoue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inoue works the jab nicely.
Longworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Inoue 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.
Inoue misses with a hook. Longworth ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Inoue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Longworth fails to land.
Inoue scores with a hook to the body.
Longworth prevents a body shot from Inoue.
A head punch on the inside from Longworth fails to land. #TD2#
Inoue pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Inoue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Longworth is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Longworth trying to control but Inoue is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Longworth is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Inoue has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Longworth is looking to defend but Inoue has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Longworth! Inoue pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Longworth taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hideaki Inoue!

 

Event: Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch 1     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Duncan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Duncan moves forwards but Longworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Longworth scores with a jab. Duncan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Longworth misses with a left hand
and Duncan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duncan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Longworth throws a body kick that misses.
Duncan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Longworth throws a hook but Duncan blocks it.
Longworth checks a leg kick nicely.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duncan misses with an uppercut. Longworth saw that one coming.
Longworth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duncan's head backwards.#ROC2#
Duncan is rocked!
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Duncan moved out of range.
Oh Duncan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duncan avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Longworth.
Duncan struggling a bit here.
Duncan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Longworth is working to tighten his grip on Duncan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Duncan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Longworth is really squeezing tight and eventually Duncan passes out! Longworth breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vinnie Longworth!
Vinnie Longworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Siggy Duncan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew this was going to be a tough fight. But you gotta fight the best, to be the best. I'll be back. '.

 

Event: C27: Xerxes vs Bay     
Date:   Oct 11, 2017
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Longworth.
Longworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sundberg scores with a jab. Longworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Longworth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Longworth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Longworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Sundberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sundberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Longworth dodges the punch combination from Sundberg.
Sundberg throws a right hand that Longworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Longworth also avoids with ease.
Longworth swings for the body but Sundberg moves out of range.
Sundberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longworth throws a sloppy head kick and Sundberg moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longworth scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Sundberg gets caught napping as Longworth dives in and scores a takedown. Sundberg manages to retain guard.
Longworth postures up in Sundberg's guard and throws a big left but Sundberg blocks it. #T1#
Longworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sundberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Longworth throwing strikes but missing.
Longworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sundberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Sundberg keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sundberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Longworth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Sundberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sundberg's guard.
Sundberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longworth.
Longworth throwing shots but Sundberg is blocking nicely.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longworth wants to take a breather but Sundberg is having none of it.
Longworth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sundberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Longworth lands with a punch from half guard.
Longworth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Longworth wants to work for an arm triangle but Sundberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Longworth wants to take a breather but Sundberg is having none of it.
Longworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sundberg defending well though. #SUB#
Longworth is working for a submission of some sort.
Longworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4##SUB#
Longworth is working for a kimura but Sundberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Longworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Longworth is looking to take a break and control but Sundberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Longworth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sundberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Longworth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Longworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sundberg but Sundberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sundberg misses with a straight left.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Sundberg moved out of range.
Longworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Longworth thuds his right hand into Sundberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Sundberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sundberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sundberg throws a hook but Longworth avoids it easily.
Sundberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longworth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sundbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Longworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundberg.
Sundberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sundberg.
Sundberg moves out of range as Longworth strikes.
Sundberg looks to throw the jab but Longworth is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sundberg throws out the jab.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundberg.
Ove Sundberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Longworth misses with a takedown
and Sundberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longworth lands a right hook to the body.
Sundberg looks to land a left hand but Longworth moved out of range nicely.
Sundberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Longworth scores with a four punch combination!
Sundberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Longworth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Longworth throws a low kick, looking for Sundberg's leg but Sundberg calmly moves out of range.
Sundberg throws out a counter right but Longworth avoids it with no problem.
Sundberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Longworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sundberg can do to turn this around?
Sundberg dodges the punch combination from Longworth.
Longworth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth misses with a straight right.
Sundberg throws a counter combo.
Sundberg throws a shot from downtown. Longworth moves away and avoids it.
Longworth scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Sundberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Longworth doesn't seem phased though.
Longworth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been informed that Sundberg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Longworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sundberg checks it well.
Longworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Longworth looking to score a takedown here. Sundberg is defending well but Longworth drives through and ends up in Sundberg's guard.
Longworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Longworth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Longworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Sundberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth 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.
Sundberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Longworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Longworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Longworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Longworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Sundberg is controlling Longworth's posture.
Longworth looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sundberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longworth to score with a decent uppercut.
Longworth cracks Sundberg with a good jab.
Sundberg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sundberg swings for the body but Longworth moves out of range.
Longworth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sundberg manages to circle out of the way.
Sundberg avoids a kick to the body.
Sundberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Longworth.
Longworth scores with a push kick.#T4##TD#
Longworth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sundberg to the ground. Longworth is now in Sundberg's guard.
Longworth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Longworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Sundberg is retaining full guard.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Sundberg blocks nicely.
Longworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth passes into half guard.
Sundberg is trying to maintain the position but Longworth is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sundberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Longworth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sundberg throws a lazy right hand but Longworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sundberg missing with a left hand there. Longworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longworth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sundberg on the side of the head.
Longworth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sundberg in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Sundberg. That snapped Longworth's head back.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth scores with a hook to the body. Sundberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Longworth misses with a low kick.
Donk. Sundberg catches Longworth right on the button with a cross.
Sundberg slips under a jab.
Longworth just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sundberg! But no joy.
Sundberg misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Longworth catches Sundberg right on the button with a cross.
Sundberg looks to land a left hand but Longworth moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Sundberg misses its intended target.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Longworth lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Longworth misses.
Sundberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sundberg avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Sundberg cracks Longworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Longworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Longworth.
Sundberg misses with a hook.
Sundberg defending well as Longworth loads up on a big left hand.
Sundberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Longworth.
Longworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sundberg! But no joy.
A combination from Sundberg does no damage.
Longworth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sundberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Longworth is just out of range.
Longworth takes a swing at Sundberg's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Sundberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Longworth.
Sundberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sundberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Longworth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sundberg pinned against the cage. Sundberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sundberg misses the jab.
Longworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longworth misses with a straight left.
Sundberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Longworth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longworth slips a jab and a cross from Sundberg.
Sundberg throws a right hand that Longworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Longworth also avoids with ease.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundberg.
Sundberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Longworth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sundberg quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SUB#
Longworth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sundberg is looking to control Longworth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sundberg avoid being mounted?
Longworth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sundberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sundberg is not content to let Longworth control the position.
Sundberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sundberg.
Sundberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Longworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Sundberg blocks nicely. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Longworth forces his way into half guard.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sundberg keeps working.
Longworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Longworth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sundberg tries to roll over but Longworth keeps him under control.
Ove Sundberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinnie Longworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longworth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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: C24: Baker vs Mac Airt     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longworth.
Longworth scores with a jab to the body.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Longworth 's knee.
Longworth scores with a body shot.
Festation walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick by Longworth misses
and Festation counters with a nice kick to the body.
Longworth throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Longworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Festation swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Longworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Festation counters with a body kick.
Longworth misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
No luck for Longworth with that takedown attempt.
Longworth misses with a shot to the body
and Festation counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Longworth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Longworth with a poor takedown
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Longworth.
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Longworth misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Longworth throws a leg kick
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Longworth 's knee.
Sloppy strikes from Longworth. Those never looked like landing.
Festation throws a quick counter head kick but Longworth was just out of range.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown but Festation shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Festation moves out of range as Longworth strikes.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation counters with a nice body kick.
Longworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Festation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Festation counters with a solid body kick.
Longworth looks winded!
Longworth misses with a hook to the body
and Festation counters with a two punch combo.
Longworth misses with a body punch
and Festation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Festation bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Longworth loads up on a big right hand but Festation slips the punch.
Festation swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Longworth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Longworth throws a lazy head kick
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Longworth backing up. Longworth nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.
Longworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longworth throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.
As Longworth backs away, Festation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Longworth stuns Festation with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longworth misses with a looping right.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
Longworth misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Festation counters with a crisp one two that drops Longworth! Festation thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Longworth to his feet! Longworth is in big trouble!#ROC#
Longworth is rocked!
Longworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Festation was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Longworth.
Longworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Festation finish him?
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Festation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab.
Festation feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Longworth seems to have recovered his senses.
Longworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a thumping low kick.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Festation counters with a crisp one two that drops Longworth! Festation thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Longworth to his feet! Longworth is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Festation counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Longworth off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Festation follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Longworth was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mana Festation!

 

Event: C18: Gatsby vs Judea     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Longworth misses with a two punch combination.
Szczęsny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Longworth throws a lazy head kick
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny takes a swing at Longworth's ribcage but misses.
Longworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Szczęsny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Longworth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczęsny feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Longworth's calf.
Longworth throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Szczęsny.
Longworth throws a nice looking combination but Szczęsny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Longworth's front leg.
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!
Longworth misses with the combination.
Longworth lands with a hook. Szczęsny tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Longworth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Szczęsny was covering up waiting for the punch and Longworth finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Longworth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Longworth wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
Szczęsny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longworth is one step ahead there.
Szczęsny 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##SUB2#
Longworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Szczęsny pulls his head out easily.
Longworth is trying to control but can't.
Longworth is refusing to be controlled, as Szczęsny sits in half guard. #T2#
Szczęsny sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Longworth flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Longworth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Szczęsny looking to pass the guard.
Longworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Longworth looking to control.
Szczęsny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Szczęsny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longworth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Szczęsny pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Szczęsny is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Szczęsny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Longworth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Szczęsny passes into half guard.
Szczęsny is looking to take a break and control but Longworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szczęsny is controlling the pace. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Szczęsny trying to pass the guard but Longworth defending well.
Longworth is trying to control but Szczęsny manages to pass to mount!
Longworth is squirming around, avoiding Szczęsny's attempts to control the action.
Longworth is looking to improve his position but Szczęsny isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny controlling from mount.
Longworth wants to hold on but Szczęsny pushes him away.
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 Victor Szczęsny 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.
#R2#
Longworth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Longworth as he connects with a hook.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longworth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Szczęsny plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Szczęsny lands a jab to the nose.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the strikes.
Longworth throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Szczęsny misses the target.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szczęsny throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny lands a head kick. Longworth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Szczęsny there.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth throws a combination that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth throws a leg kick
and Szczęsny makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Szczęsny fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Longworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Longworth misses with a double jab
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand. #T1#
Longworth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
Longworth misses with a hook
and Szczęsny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Longworth's knee momentarily.
Szczęsny swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Longworth.
Longworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longworth 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.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Longworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Szczęsny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longworth.
Szczęsny wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Longworth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Szczęsny lands a lovely overhand right.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Longworth 's knee.
Longworth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Longworth takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longworth.
Victor Szczęsny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Longworth throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
Longworth misses the jab.#T2#
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Longworth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Szczęsny's half guard.
Longworth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Szczęsny knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Szczęsny is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Longworth is trying to work for a kimura but Szczęsny is defending well.
Szczęsny is looking to improve his position.
Longworth is thwarting Szczęsny's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Szczęsny is pressing down on Longworth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Szczęsny trying to keep a closed guard but Longworth is proving a slippery customer.
Szczęsny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longworth is one step ahead there.
Longworth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Longworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szczęsny is keeping the position for now.
Longworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szczęsny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczęsny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth looking to pass the guard. #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.
Longworth postures up and lands a big shot to Szczęsny's brow.
Szczęsny is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Longworth is controlling him.
Longworth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Szczęsny seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
Longworth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Longworth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Longworth with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Szczęsny dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
It looked like Szczęsny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Szczęsny connects with a looping right hand.
Longworth misses with a takedown
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Longworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Szczęsny scoring well with a low kick there.
Longworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Longworth.
Longworth throws a combination that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
Szczęsny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Longworth takes one to the side of the head.
Longworth throws the left hand but Szczęsny avoids the punch easily.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a right hand to the body.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longworth missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Longworth tries to land a body kick
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Szczęsny blocks a jab.
Longworth misses with a shot to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Longworth's knee momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Szczęsny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick and Longworth moves out of range easily.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longworth.
Longworth misses with a double jab
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Longworth's knee momentarily.
Szczęsny tests Longworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Longworth 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 Szczęsny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Szczęsny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longworth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Longworth is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Szczęsny defending well as Longworth loads up on a big left hand.
Vinnie Longworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Longworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the body from Longworth misses
and Szczęsny counters with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
Szczęsny works the jab nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Longworth. Those never looked like landing.
Longworth blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.
Longworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Longworth misses with a straight right.
Szczęsny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Szczęsny lets loose with a powerful body kick. Longworth will feel that in the morning.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Szczęsny, as that shot connected.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longworth can do to turn this around?
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a nice kick to the body.
Longworth throws a lazy right hand but Szczęsny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny tests Longworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longworth takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Szczęsny is looking to slow Longworth down with leg kicks.
Longworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
Szczęsny throws out a powerful jab.
Longworth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Szczęsny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
Szczęsny connects with a high kick.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Szczęsny catches Longworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Szczęsny.
Longworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Szczęsny scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the body from Longworth misses
and Longworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Longworth throws a nice looking combination but Szczęsny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szczęsny lands a jab to Longworth's midsection.
Longworth throws a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head but Szczęsny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Szczęsny staying out of range there.
Szczęsny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a big head kick but Longworth shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Longworth misses.
Longworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a nice inside leg kick.
Longworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Szczęsny throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Szczęsny, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!

A pretty intense looking Victor Szczęsny took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: C15: Gatsby vs Reilly     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Oketch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longworth.
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Oketch counters with a two punch combo.
Longworth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Longworth.
Oketch walks into a stiff left hand from Longworth.
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Oketch counters with a good low kick that Longworth was not able to check.
Longworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oketch counters with an inside leg kick.
Longworth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Longworth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Longworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Longworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oketch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oketch moves out of range as Longworth throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Longworth.
Longworth throws a wild body kick that Oketch sees coming a mile off.
Oketch misses with a low kick.
Longworth tries to move into range but Oketch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Longworth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oketch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Oketch.
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
Oketch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Longworth throws a jab when Oketch was well out of range.
Oketch throws a hook but Longworth avoids it easily.
Oketch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Longworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oketch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longworth lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth lands a jab to the nose.
Longworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Longworth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oketch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Longworth. #T2#
Longworth lands a head kick!
Longworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oketch. Oketch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oketch throws a body punch but Longworth moves out of range.
Oketch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Longworth misses with a shot to the body
and Oketch counters with a nice body shot.
Longworth walks into a jab.
Longworth fails with the takedown
and Oketch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oketch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oketch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Longworth misses the body punch
and Oketch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Longworth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oketch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Longworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Longworth has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Oketch has a takedown stuffed.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oketch counters with a good low kick that Longworth was not able to check.
A shot to the body from Longworth misses
and Oketch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oketch stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oketch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab.
Longworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Longworth.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oketch, right into the meat.
Longworth lands with a nice body punch.
Longworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oketch.
Longworth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Oketch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oketch slips under a jab.
Oketch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oketch connects with a single shot there.#T4#
A combination from Longworth does no damage.
Jab, jab by Oketch - just one landing.
Longworth misses with a hook to the body
and Oketch counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Longworth is rocked!
Oketch connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Longworth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice takedown defense from Oketch. No joy for Longworth on that attempt.
Longworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longworth is breathing heavily.
Longworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oketch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Longworth seems to have got his legs back now.
Oketch thumps Longworth with a low kick.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oketch counters with a stiff right hand.
Longworth ducks right into an uppercut from Oketch.
Longworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oketch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oketch scores with a jab to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Oketch lands a beautiful left hook that drops Longworth. Longworth tries to recover but Oketch is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Longworth lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Oketch!
Vincent Oketch thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: C12: Aas vs Claudiano     
Date:   Jul 08, 2017
#R1#
Festation keeps Longworth at a distance using the push kick.
Good leg kick by Festation there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Longworth looks to land a combination but Festation avoids it well.
Festation takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Longworth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Festation's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Longworth lands a nice forearm strike.
Festation felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Longworth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Festation is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Festation struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Longworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Festation is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Festation parries the strikes from Longworth easily there. Longworth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Festation to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Festation gets back to half guard.#T1#
Festation trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Longworth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Longworth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Festation is looking for a sweep. Longworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Festation keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Festation blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longworth.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Festation is defending well.
Festation blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longworth.
Longworth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Longworth trying to control the action but Festation is working from the bottom. #T2#
Festation is trying to get back to full guard.
Longworth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Festation wants to control but Longworth is keeping busy.
Longworth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Festation can do anything to dispel that myth.
Festation is looking to escape.
Festation is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Longworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Festation defending well though. #SUB#
Longworth seems to be working for a kimura but Festation defends the submission attempt.
Festation wants to improve his position but Longworth is controlling well.
Festation has his hands clasped together around Longworth's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Longworth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Longworth wants to control but Festation is keeping him busy.
Longworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Festation's head.
Festation is trying to maintain the position but Longworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Festation is defending well.
Longworth is looking to take a break and control but Festation is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Festation manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Longworth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Festation not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet.
Longworth pushes down on Festation's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth is pressing down on Festation's thigh, looking to free his foot. Festation is holding on for now.
Festation is trying to get back to full guard.
Longworth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Festation is concentrating on defense, preventing Longworth from advancing position.
Longworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Festation's head.
Longworth trying to control the action but Festation is working from the bottom.
Festation keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Longworth 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.
Longworth winds up and cracks Festation with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Longworth is thwarting Festation's attempts to control the position.
Longworth wants to pass to mount but Festation is defending the position.
Festation is trying to stand up here but Longworth is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth 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#
Longworth lands with a hook. Festation tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Longworth misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Festation shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Longworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Festation will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Festation. That's going to slow Longworth down.
Longworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festation can do to turn this around?
Longworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Longworth misses with a body shot.
As Longworth backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Longworth manages to avoid it all.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Festation counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Longworth thinking.
Festation thuds his shin into the meat of Longworth's side.
Festation attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Longworth misses with a body shot.
Longworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation.
Festation avoids a kick to the body.
Festation lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Festation.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Festation ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Longworth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.
Longworth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mana Festation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Longworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Longworth is defended easily by Festation.
A big left from Longworth misses.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Longworth looking to score a takedown here. Festation is defending well but Longworth drives through and ends up in Festation's guard.
Festation has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Longworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Festation swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Festation keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth postures up. #T2#
Longworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Festation looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longworth is one step ahead there.
Longworth prevents Festation from getting back to his feet.
Festation keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Festation is looking to stand up but Longworth isn't so interested in that idea.
Festation is trying to keep Longworth in close.
Festation keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Longworth trying to control but Festation is working from the bottom. #T3#
Longworth stands and throws Festation's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Festation tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Longworth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Longworth connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Festation some visible discomfort.
Festation struggling a bit here.
Longworth wants to control but Festation is keeping him busy.
Longworth is working Festation over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Festation's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Festation is looking for a sweep.
Longworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Festation keeps working.
Festation taking punishment in the form of punches.
Festation tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Longworth trying to control the position but Festation is working away. #T4##SUB#
Longworth is trying to get an arm triangle but Festation is defending well.
Festation is trying to get back to half guard.
Vinnie Longworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longworth taking a breather here.
Longworth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Festation sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Festation is trying to control Longworth's posture but Longworth avoids it.
Festation taking a bit of punishment here - Longworth scoring with strikes.
Longworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Festation keeps working.
Festation tries to buck Longworth off but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth 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#
A lazy left from Longworth finds it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Festation.
Longworth scores with a shot to the body.
Festation throws a series of punches but Longworth avoids them all with ease.
Crunch! Festation slams his shin into Longworth's torso.
Longworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Festation.
Longworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Festation finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Longworth throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Festation.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Festation 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 Longworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Longworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Longworth misses the shot to the body.
Longworth fails with the takedown
and Festation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation throws a chopping leg kick but Longworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Longworth.
Longworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longworth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Festation pinned against the cage. Festation gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Festation throws a quick inside leg kick.
Longworth shoots for a double leg takedown but Festation sprawls well. He's pushed Longworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown but Festation shows good takedown defense.
Festation feints a counter leg kick.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.
Festation keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longworth.
A countering left hand to the body from Festation misses.
A left lands for Longworth.
Longworth throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Longworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Longworth misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Festation thuds his shin into the meat of Longworth's side.
Nice body kick from Festation.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Longworth throws a front kick aimed at Festation's knee but Festation avoids it well.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Festation tries to score with a low kick but Longworth moves his leg out of the way.
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Festation scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Festation pivots, looking for a leg kick but Longworth is out of range and Festation settles back down.
Festation looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Longworth throws a body kick that misses
and Festation counters with a slapping leg kick.
Festation fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Longworth.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Festation is looking to land body kicks.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.#T3#
Longworth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Longworth misses with a looping left.
Festation lands a leg kick that knocks Longworth off balance momentarily.
Festation smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Longworth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Festation avoids the body shot from Longworth.
A nice side step and Festation releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Festation tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Festation.
Festation is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Longworth rather than just go for the knockout.
Longworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Festation moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Longworth checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
Decent striking displayed by Longworth there.
Festation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longworth manages to avoid it.
Longworth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Festation manages to circle out of the way.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longworth connects with the punch.
Longworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Longworth. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Festation.
Longworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That kick from Festation tenderised Longworth's leg. Longworth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Festation is looking to score with low kicks.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Festation as he jumps to the side.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Festation counters with a nice body kick.
Festation throws a low kick but it's checked well by Longworth.
Longworth thows a leg kick but Festation checks it
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Longworth backing up. Longworth nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Longworth gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vinnie Longworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longworth scoring with punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Longworth 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Longworth!

Vinnie Longworth thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Combate 8: Obamacare vs Jung     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1#
Pettis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Longworth lands the left hand.
Longworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pettis but Pettis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Longworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Longworth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pettis's waist but Pettis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Longworth off to one side.
Nice cross by Longworth.
Pettis defending well as Longworth loads up on a big left hand.
Pettis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice cross by Longworth.
Longworth throws out a powerful jab.
Longworth throws a jab when Pettis was well out of range.
A jab from Longworth misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Pettis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Longworth doesn't seem phased though.
Longworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pettis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Pettis scores with the left hand. Longworth knows he should have avoided that one.
Pettis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pettis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Longworth momentarily.
Pettis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longworth.
Pettis moves out of range of the body kick from Longworth.
Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Longworth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pettis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Longworth crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Longworth swings around for an armbar but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Longworth's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettis slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Longworth.
My spies in Combate Gym 🇧🇷 inform me that Pettis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pettis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Longworth!
Longworth looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Longworth is keeping busy.
Longworth tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Longworth turns into Pettis and is now in his guard.
Longworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Longworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Pettis is retaining full guard.
Pettis managing to control the position. #T3#
Longworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pettis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pettis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis has control of Longworth's left arm, preventing Longworth from doing any damage.
Pettis can't keep his opponent in guard - Longworth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Longworth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pettis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pettis taking some punishment here, with Longworth in his half guard.
Longworth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Longworth throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pettis to regain full guard. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pettis holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pettis is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pettis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Longworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pettis's guard. #REVR#
Longworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Longworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Pettis has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Pettis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Longworth cracks Pettis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pettis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pettis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Longworth.
Longworth misses with a takedown attempt - Pettis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Pettis misses.
Longworth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth defending well as Pettis loads up on a big left hand.
Pettis misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Longworth.
Longworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pettis misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth missing with a left hand there. Pettis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pettis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Longworth misses.
Longworth throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Longworth misses
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Pettis throws a good cross that connects.
Pettis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A bone on bone clash there as Longworth blocks the leg kick.
Pettis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longworth.
Pettis slips under a jab.
It seemed like Pettis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Longworth drives through with a takedown into guard.
Longworth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Longworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Pettis is keeping the position.
Longworth lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Pettis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vinnie Longworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pettis is controlling Longworth's posture.
Pettis wants to stand but Longworth is controlling the position.
Longworth landing with the ground and pound.
Pettis seems keen to control Longworth's posture.
Longworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Pettis has wrist control.#SUB#
Longworth has gone for a leg lock! Pettis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Longworth's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis stands and throws Longworth's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Longworth tries to improve position but can't.
Longworth is working hard here to advance position.
Longworth struggling a bit here.
Longworth trying to remain calm as Pettis controls from the top position.
Longworth is looking for a sweep.
Longworth struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Longworth is trying to improve his position.
Longworth trying to control but Pettis flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
A lull in the action here.
Longworth rolls, trying to escape but Pettis keeps control of the position.
Pettis controlling the position well here. Longworth rolled but Pettis kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Longworth wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pettis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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 Vinnie Longworth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pettis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Longworth fakes the leg kick and cracks Pettis in the body.
Longworth misses with a body shot.
Longworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Longworth tries to land a leg kick but Pettis saw it coming and moves away.
Pettis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pettis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Longworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longworth misses with a hook
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Longworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longworth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Longworth darts in looking for a takedown but Pettis gets double underhooks and turns Longworth into the cage.
Longworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Longworth moves out of range as Pettis strikes.
Longworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Longworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Longworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Pettis with the counter takedown but Longworth avoids it easily.
Longworth misses with a body shot.
Pettis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longworth.
Longworth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pettis will feel that in the morning.
Longworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pettis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Longworth misses with a wild combination.
Longworth throws a big shot that misses.
Longworth shoots in for a double leg but Pettis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Longworth throws a lazy right hand but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pettis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Pettis moves out of range as Longworth strikes.
Longworth slips a straight right by Pettis.
Pettis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Longworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pettis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Pettis.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Pettis moved out of range.
Longworth shoots and misses
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Longworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pettis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pettis! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pettis cracks Longworth with an open hand slap.
Pettis avoids the body shot from Longworth. #T3#
A head kick misses from Longworth.
Pettis connects with a right hand. Longworth shakes it off.
Longworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Longworth is looking to chop away at Pettis's legs.
Longworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand.
Longworth takes one on the button.#TD#
Longworth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Pettis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis lands a right hook to the body.
Longworth misses the shot to the body.
Pettis checks a low kick from Longworth.
Pettis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Longworth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pettis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Longworth scrambles back to his feet.
Longworth swinging wildly here. #T4#
A big right from Longworth misses.
Pettis slips under a jab from Longworth.
Pettis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pettis works Longworth's body with a nice hook.
Pettis misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Pettis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Longworth quickly recovers to half guard.
Longworth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Longworth wants to improve his position but instead Pettis has moved into half guard.
Longworth wants to control the action here but instead Pettis manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longworth is trying desperately to improve position.
Longworth throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Pettis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pettis 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Pettis!

During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Pettis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Combate 4: Lutadores     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
A nice side step and Pettis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Longworth swings for the body but Pettis moves out of range.
Longworth throws a jab when Pettis was well out of range.
Longworth swinging wildly here.
Longworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
Longworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
Longworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Longworth misses with a hook.
Longworth lands with a hook. Pettis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Longworth - that will leave a mark!
Pettis staying out of range there.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
Pettis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Longworth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pettis momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longworth looks to throw the jab but Pettis is out of range.
Pettis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Pettis slips a straight right by Longworth.
Pettis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pettis punishes Longworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Longworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pettis.
Longworth lands an overhand right.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown but Pettis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pettis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettis manages to avoid it.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Longworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Longworth throws a hook to the side of Pettis's head but Pettis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pettis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longworth.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth lands a head shot.
Longworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Longworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Pettis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pettis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pettis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pettis loads up on a big right hand but Longworth slips the punch.
Nice cross by Longworth.
Pettis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pettis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longworth throwing a counter right hand but Pettis manages to avoid it.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longworth throws a front kick that sends Pettis stumbling back into the cage.
Longworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Longworth misses with a body kick.
Pettis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pettis throws a shot to the body.
Longworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis wants to sweep here but Longworth controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Longworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pettis controls Longworth momentarily but Longworth frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Longworth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Longworth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Longworth working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Longworth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Longworth slows the pace down. #T4##SUB#
Longworth swings around for an armbar but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Longworth's guard.
Pettis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pettis postures up.
Pettis stays in close to Longworth's body and controls the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Pettis pushes his legs off easily.
Pettis content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Longworth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Longworth swings widly with a right hand
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Longworth dips to his left and cracks Pettis with an uppercut!
Pettis misses with a straight right.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pettis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pettis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Longworth.
Pettis slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Longworth there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth throws a head kick that misses
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Pettis gets caught flat footed, as Longworth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1##SUB2#
Pettis is looking for a triangle but Longworth pushes his legs off easily.
Longworth stands up over Pettis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Longworth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Longworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Longworth postures up and lands a big shot to Pettis's brow.
Pettis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pettis is keeping the position for now.
Pettis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Pettis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Longworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pettis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Longworth with a nice head shot there.
Longworth with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Longworth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pettis dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Longworth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pettis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pettis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Longworth controls Pettis momentarily but Pettis frees himself.
Longworth keeping moving, preventing Pettis from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Pettis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Longworth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pettis has managed to get both his arms back between Longworth's legs - danger averted.
Longworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Pettis pushes his legs off easily.
Longworth trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Longworth tests Pettis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pettis tried to score with a low kick but Longworth checks it.
Longworth swings for the body but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis slips under a jab from Longworth.
Pettis is looking for the big counter here.
Pettis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Longworth lands a jab.
Pettis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Longworth is looking to counter punch.
Longworth 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vinnie Longworth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Longworth swings widly with a right hand
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Longworth misses.
Vinnie Longworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Pettis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pettis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pettis throws a hook but Longworth avoids it easily.
Pettis moves out of range as Longworth throws a body kick.
Longworth misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Longworth.
Nice defenses there by Pettis.
Longworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth throws a lazy head kick
and Longworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pettis ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pettis but Pettis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pettis scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Pettis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longworth.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
A clash of legs there as Longworth blocks the low kick.
Pettis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longworth to score with a decent uppercut.
Longworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longworth is looking to slow Pettis down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Longworth.
Longworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pettis! But no joy.
Pettis misses with a looping left.
Pettis checks a low kick from Longworth.
Longworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Longworth does no damage.
Longworth misses the shot to the body. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Longworth misses the target.
Pettis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Longworth misses with an uppercut. Pettis saw that one coming.
Longworth misses with a left hand
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Longworth fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Pettis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pettis loads up on a big right hand but Longworth slips the punch.
Longworth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pettis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Longworth dodges the punch combination from Pettis.
Pettis throws a leg kick but Longworth checks it.
Longworth with a poor takedown
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longworth throws out a leg kick but Pettis moves out of range and Longworth only half commits.
Pettis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Pettis avoids the body shot from Longworth.
It seemed like Pettis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Longworth misses with a kick to the body
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
Longworth shoots for a takedown but Pettis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pettis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pettis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longworth.
Longworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Longworth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Longworth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pettis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Longworth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pettis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pettis tries to buck Longworth off but Longworth is having none of it.
Pettis regains half guard, as Longworth was trying to land strikes. #T4#
Longworth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Longworth trying to mount his opponent but Pettis defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pettis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettis is controlling Longworth's posture.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Pettis keeps moving.
Pettis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Pettis.
I think Longworth 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: USFC 153     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Longworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Longworth blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Longworth works Alvarez's body with a nice hook.
Longworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longworth misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Longworth cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Longworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Longworth takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
A solid body kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Longworth. That did some damage!
Alvarez feints and then cracks Longworth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longworth down.
Longworth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Longworth moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Longworth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvarez.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Alvarez forces Longworth back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longworth is trying to drag Alvarez to the mat but Alvarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Alvarez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Longworth is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Alvarez to the mat. Alvarez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Longworth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Longworth trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Alvarez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longworth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Longworth slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Alvarez is looking to control Longworth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Longworth is controlling well.
Longworth working the head and body with strikes.
Longworth thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely.
Longworth is thwarting Alvarez's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez pushes Longworth off looking to stand but Longworth dives back in and keeps control.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is trying to stand up here but Longworth is controlling him well.
Longworth trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Longworth seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Longworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Longworth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Longworth 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.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Alvarez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alvarez keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Longworth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Longworth eventually gives up the hold.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longworth. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvarez wants to control but Longworth is keeping busy.
Alvarez is trying to stand.
Alvarez controlling the position well.
Alvarez is continuing to stall.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alvarez trying to control the position here.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth 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#
A punch combination from Longworth misses.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
A little feinted left hand from Longworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vinnie Longworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Longworth saw that one coming.
Longworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Longworth. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Longworth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Longworth there.
Alvarez looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Longworth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well.
Longworth thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely. #T1#
Alvarez is trying to stand back up but Longworth is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Longworth passes to side control.
Alvarez dodges the ground and pound from Longworth.
Longworth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alvarez is trying to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Alvarez taking a bit of punishment here - Longworth scoring with strikes.
An elbow from Longworth crashes against the mat.
Alvarez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Longworth asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Alvarez struggling a bit here.
Longworth advances to mount.
Longworth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Longworth lands a heavy elbow.
Longworth breaks from Alvarez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alvarez really wants to buck Longworth off and get back to his feet.
Longworth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vinnie Longworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longworth lands a big shot there that rocks Alvarez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Alvarez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Longworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
Alvarez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Longworth tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T3#
Longworth avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
Longworth breaks from Alvarez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alvarez wants to hold on but Longworth pushes him away.
Longworth with the ground and pound from mount.
Alvarez is working to get back to half guard.
Alvarez wants to hold on but Longworth pushes him away.
Alvarez tries to buck Longworth off but he can't manage it.
BOOM! Longworth connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Alvarez is trying to stand.
Longworth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Longworth with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Longworth cracks Alvarez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Longworth connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Michael Alvarez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alvarez's face.
Alvarez is still in real trouble! Can Longworth finish him?
Alvarez tries to hold on but Longworth postures up.
Alvarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Longworth dominating with strikes here.
Alvarez working to try and regain half guard.
Longworth lands a big shot there that rocks Alvarez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Longworth has a good base and remains in mount.
Longworth avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.#SUB#
Longworth working for a submission but Alvarez is keeping him at bay.
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Longworth misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Longworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvarez to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez lands the left hand.
Longworth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Longworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but Longworth seems unphased. #CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Longworth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Longworth wants to slow Alvarez down by chopping away at his legs.
Alvarez thumps Longworth with a low kick.
Longworth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Longworth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Longworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvarez. Longworth shrugs it off though.
Alvarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Longworth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Alvarez does it's job there.
Alvarez scores with a nice body kick.
Longworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Longworth takes a step back to recover.
Alvarez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Longworth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Longworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Longworth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2##CL2#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez thumps Longworth with a low kick.
Longworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
Longworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Longworth moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Longworth misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - Alvarez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD#
Alvarez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Alvarez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Longworth is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head.
Longworth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Longworth tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Longworth fails to land.
Longworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longworth takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Longworth throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to stall but Longworth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Longworth tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Longworth back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Longworth takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Longworth needs to keep his hands up - Alvarez had a free shot at his head there.
Longworth misses with a looping right.
Alvarez wants to counter the offense by Longworth and move into the clinch position.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Longworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvarez. Alvarez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Longworth.
Alvarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Longworth's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Longworth moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Longworth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Longworth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Longworth.
Longworth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvarez can pounce on him.
Alvarez moves out of range as Longworth strikes.
Alvarez throws a front kick that sends Longworth stumbling back into the cage.
Longworth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alvarez sizes up Longworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Longworth on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've been told by Longworth's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a front kick.
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Longworth moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Longworth throws a quick counter kick to the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Longworth scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Longworth sees coming a mile off.
Longworth misses with an uppercut.
Michael Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinnie Longworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longworth throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Longworth 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.
Michael Alvarez spoke after the fight, saying 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.

 

Event: USFC 146     
Date:   Mar 31, 2017
#R1#
Monroe takes one on the button.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Longworth ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe defending well as Longworth loads up on a big left hand.
Longworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Longworth on the side of the head.
Monroe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Longworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Longworth's head but Longworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longworth fails with the takedown.
Jab, jab by Longworth - just one landing.
Longworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe lands a lovely overhand right.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monroe sets himself, and Longworth steps forward looking for the clinch! Monroe avoids it this time.#TD2#
Longworth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Monroe sprawls well initially but Longworth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Monroe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Monroe is keeping the position.#T1#
Monroe tries to strike from the bottom.
Monroe wants to sweep but no luck.
Monroe is working hard here to advance position.
Monroe wants to improve his position but instead Longworth has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Longworth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monroe is trying to maintain the position but Longworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Monroe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Monroe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Monroe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monroe wants to improve his position but instead Longworth has moved into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Longworth lands a nice short elbow.
Longworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monroe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Monroe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longworth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Longworth looking to sit in guard and control but Monroe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Monroe wants to pass the guard but Longworth is keeping the position.
Longworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Longworth, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Longworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Monroe is aware though and is defending well.
Monroe landing some decent shots from guard.
Monroe postures up and lands a big shot to Longworth's brow.
Longworth trying to control the position.
Monroe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Monroe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Longworth's head.
Monroe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Monroe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Longworth keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.
Longworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monroe lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Monroe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Monroe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monroe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Longworth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monroe.
Longworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monroe is one step ahead there.
Monroe scoring with some ground and pound.
Monroe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Monroe scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longworth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Monroe tries to get to full guard but Longworth has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Monroe 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#
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longworth.
Longworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monroe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Monroe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monroe lands a slapping body shot.
Longworth throws out a leg kick but Monroe moves out of range and Longworth only half commits.
Longworth misses with a low kick.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Monroe lands.
Longworth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Longworth misses with a two punch combination.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Monroe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Longworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Longworth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ricky Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Longworth saw that one coming.
Longworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longworth can do to turn this around?
Longworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Longworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Longworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sloppy strikes from Longworth. Those never looked like landing.
Monroe tries to counter by clinching up but Longworth breaks away and moves out of range.
Longworth cracks Monroe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Longworth throws a sloppy head kick
and Monroe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monroe defending well as Longworth loads up on a big left hand.
Longworth defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
Monroe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Longworth at a distance.
Longworth cracks Monroe with an open hand slap.
Longworth takes one to the side of the head.
Longworth ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Longworth connects with a nice looking jab.
Longworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Longworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Longworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Longworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monroe. Monroe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Longworth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monroe slips under a jab.
Monroe lands a right hook to the body.
Longworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monroe throws a hook but Longworth blocks it.
A head kick by Longworth misses
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longworth moves forwards but Monroe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Longworth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Longworth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Longworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Monroe moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLongworth.
Monroe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Longworth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Longworth goes for a double leg but Monroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monroe continues to drive forward.
Monroe swinging wildly here. #T3#
Longworth moves away from the strike by Monroe. #TD2#
Monroe gets caught flat footed, as Longworth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Monroe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Longworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monroe looking for a sweep. Not yet Monroe, not yet.
Longworth advances to half guard.
Monroe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Longworth is working for a kimura but Monroe is defending it quite comfortably.
Longworth missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Longworth is just content to waste time from the top position. Monroe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monroe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Monroe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Longworth landing with the ground and pound.
Longworth working some strikes from top position.
Longworth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Monroe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monroe lands an upkick as Longworth stands over him.
Longworth slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Monroe.
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 Ricky Monroe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Longworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Longworth scores with a jab to the head.
Monroe scores with a nice strike.
Longworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monroe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Monroe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Longworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monroe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Monroe with a jab.
Longworth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Longworth gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monroe.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving.
Longworth with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Longworth is working Monroe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Longworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monroe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monroe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Monroe wants to control but Longworth passes easily into half guard.
Monroe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vinnie Longworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Longworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Longworth in particular looking to stall.
Longworth prevents Monroe from improving his position.#SUB2#
Longworth 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. #T3#
Monroe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longworth.
Monroe gets full guard.
Monroe wants to improve his position but instead Longworth has moved into half guard.
Monroe is trying to get back to full guard.
Longworth scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Longworth is working for a kimura here but Monroe manages to reverse the position and he's now in Longworth's guard.
Longworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Longworth, not yet. #SUB2#
Longworth is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Monroe has his hands clasped together but Longworth extends and breaks Monroe's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Longworth.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinnie Longworth!
A very excited looking Vinnie Longworth 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: USFC 141     
Date:   Feb 27, 2017
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Shui. Beautiful body shot.
Shui throws a shot from downtown. Longworth moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Shui scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shui trying to control the position but Longworth is working away.
Shui fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shui working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shui controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth regains half guard.
Shui wants to control but Longworth is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Longworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shui pulls his head out easily.
Longworth lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. #T1#
Shui passes to side control.
Longworth is trying to improve his position.
Longworth is trying to escape the position but Shui is controlling the position.
Shui working the head with strikes.
Shui throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shui wants to control but Longworth is keeping him busy.
Shui creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shui lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Longworth keeps working. #T2#
Shui working the head and body with strikes.
Longworth is looking to regain half guard here but Shui keeps moving and retains side control.
Longworth is working hard here to advance position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shui working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Shui scoring with punches and elbows.
Shui tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shui taking a breather here.
Shui wants to control but Longworth is keeping him busy.
Longworth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Shui works his way to full guard. Good work.
Longworth stopping the sweep attempt from Shui.
Longworth throws a strike but Shui rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shui makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Longworth seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Shui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Longworth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shui has managed to get both his arms back between Longworth's legs - danger averted.
Shui postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Longworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longworth is keeping the position for now.
Longworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shui trying to control but Longworth is working from the bottom. #T4#
Longworth keeping full guard, as Shui tries to pass. #SUB#
Longworth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shui can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Longworth looking for a guillotine here but Shui defends easily.
Shui trying to control but Longworth is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shui slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lin Shui dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shui looks for a takedown but Longworth sprawls well.
Longworth tries to counter by clinching up but Shui breaks away and moves out of range.
Shui tried to score with a low kick but Longworth checks it.
Longworth misses with a straight right.
Lin Shui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shui uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longworth.
Shui takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Shui moves into the clinch.
Shui takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Longworth as Shui tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Longworth.
Longworth working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Shui breaks the clinch.
Longworth misses with a wild body shot.
Shui throws a leg kick that is checked
and Longworth counters with a left and a right that stings Shui.
Shui tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Longworth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Longworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Shui's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shui bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Longworth thows a body kick. Shui tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shui tries to work over Longworth's front leg with a kick but Longworth checks it.
Shui throws a head kick but Longworth moves out of range.
Shui throws a series of punches but Longworth moves out of range.
Longworth jabs at Shui's body.
Shui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longworth misses with a body shot.
Longworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shui lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Shui gets caught napping as Longworth dives in and scores a takedown. Shui manages to retain guard.
Longworth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Longworth landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Shui is rocked!
Longworth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shui's head.
Shui is still in real trouble! Can Longworth finish him?
Shui has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longworth gets to his feet and stands over Shui, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Shui felt that one! Longworth unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Shui from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Longworth!
Vinnie Longworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Lin Shui had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone knows my opponent here has a very bad habit of testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a 'No-Contest.''.

 

Event: DUEL#38 Hardy vs Marshall     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longworth.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.#TD2#
Longworth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kid is trying to defend but Longworth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kid wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longworth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kid defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid pushes Longworth off looking to stand but Longworth dives back in and keeps control. #ES#
Kid kicks off Longworth and gets to his feet.
Longworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kid.
Longworth misses with a kick to the body
and Kid counters with a straight right hand.
Kid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longworth.
Kid appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth looks to throw the jab but Kid is out of range. #T1#
Kid fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longworth! But no joy.
Kid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Longworth. Longworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab. #CL#
Kid rushes Longworth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Longworth tries to throw a body punch but Kid avoids it by throwing Longworth back against the cage.
Longworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longworth misses with a body punch.
Longworth misses with the head strike.
Longworth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kid is defending well.
Longworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kid is working Longworth over against the cage.
Longworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kid is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kid tries a body shot but Longworth blocks it.
Longworth drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kid pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karate Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Kid moved out of range.
Kid moves out of range as Longworth strikes.
A head kick misses from Kid. #T2#
Kid lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Longworth throws an overhand right that lands on Kid's shoulder, as Kid tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kid jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Longworth throws a looping overhand right but Kid ducks down to avoid it.
Karate Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kid tries to clinch there but Longworth circles away.
Longworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kid lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longworth. Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longworth misses the jab.
Longworth throws a leg kick but Kid sees it coming and moves out of range.
Longworth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kid scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Longworth finds it's target.
Longworth misses with a hook. Kid ducked under it nicely.
Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longworth.
Kid throws a sloppy head kick and Longworth moves out of range easily.
Kid throws a head kick that half lands.
Longworth connects with a jab.#T3#
Longworth misses with a hook. Kid ducked under it nicely.
Longworth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Longworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kid doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kid. Longworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
Longworth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Longworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick from Kid lands but Longworth takes it in his stride.
Longworth lands a slapping body shot.
Kid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Longworth avoids the head kick by Kid. #TD2#
Longworth manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kid on his heels. He'll look to pass Kid's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Kid uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Kid lands a head kick!
Kid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Longworth thinks about the counter body kick.
Kid moves forwards but Longworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Longworth misses with a two punch combination.
Kid moves out of range as Longworth throws a body kick.
Kid misses with a looping left.
Longworth misses with a looping right.
Longworth ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
Longworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away.
Kid tries to move into range but Longworth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longworth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longworth throws a body punch but Kid moves out of range.
Longworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longworth scores with a decent looking hook.
Kid defending well as Longworth loads up on a big left hand.
Longworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 Karate Kid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longworth.
Longworth just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKid.
Longworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Kid has closed the distance and engaged Longworth in a clinch.
Kid lands with a left to the head.
Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kid lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Longworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Kid.
Kid lands with a short shot to the head.
Longworth scores with a shot to the side of Kid's head.
Kid working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Longworth. #TD2#
Longworth gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kid wants to stand but Longworth is controlling the position.
Longworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Longworth prevents Kid from getting back to his feet.
Longworth throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Kid wants to stand and escape but Longworth is having none of it.
Karate Kid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Kid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Kid moved out of range.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Longworth is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Kid lands an impressive looking overhand right. Longworth doesn't seem phased though.
Kid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Longworth swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kid to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Kid.
Kid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Longworth has time to react.#T2#
Longworth looks to land a body kick but Kid moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid dodges the punch combination from Longworth.
Kid tries to clinch but Longworth is having none of it.
A jab from Longworth misses.
Longworth throws a jab when Kid was well out of range.
Kid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Longworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Longworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kid avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Longworth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kid's hands.
Longworth throws a body punch but Kid moves out of range.
Longworth throws a body punch but Kid moves out of range.
Kid moves away from the strike by Longworth. #CL#
Kid has closed the distance and engaged Longworth in a clinch.
Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by Longworth.
Kid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kid tries to throw a body punch but Longworth avoids it by throwing Kid back against the cage. #T3#
Kid blocks a body shot from Longworth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
Kid tries to work over Longworth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kid is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Longworth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kid wants a takedown but no success here.
Longworth stops a takedown attempt from Kid.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karate Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longworth jumps guard but Kid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Longworth.
Kid doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Kid has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Longworth clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Longworth is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Kid is looking for the choke from the back position but Longworth is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Longworth defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kid's arms. #T4#
Longworth tries to escape but Kid has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kid is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Longworth is defending well though. Kid let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Longworth defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Longworth is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kid off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Longworth rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kid tries to pass the half guard into mount. Longworth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kid is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Longworth!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karate Kid dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Longworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Longworth misses the shot to the body.
Kid looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Longworth throws the left hand but Kid avoids the punch easily.
Longworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Kid lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Longworth is just out of range.
Longworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kid is looking to counter with head kicks.
Longworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kid.
Longworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Longworth misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kid.
Kid lands a head kick!
Longworth misses with a body punch
and Kid counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Longworth is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Kid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Longworth misses with an uppercut. Kid saw that one coming.
Longworth throws a hook but Kid avoids it easily.
Kid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Kid moved out of range.
Kid thinks about countering with a head kick.
Longworth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Longworth throws a big shot that misses.
Longworth throws a right and a left that Kid avoids nicely.
Kid lands a nice hook to Longworth's body. Longworth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Longworth misses with a straight left.
Longworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Kid.
Kid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Longworth momentarily. #CL#
Kid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Longworth, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kid.
Longworth is working Kid over against the cage.
Kid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid pushes Longworth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vinnie Longworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longworth.
Longworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Longworth.
Longworth throws a head punch that misses.
Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longworth lands a nice uppercut.
Longworth is looking for a takedown.
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longworth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kid.
Longworth blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Longworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Longworth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kid goes for a takedown in the clinch but Longworth prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karate Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kid blocking some punches.
Kid lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Kid. #T3#
Longworth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Longworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longworth misses with some punches.
Longworth pushes Kid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kid drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Longworth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Longworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Longworth works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kid is looking to stand back up but Longworth counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kid. #REVR#
Longworth prevents Kid from standing back up.
Kid is not content to let Longworth control the position.
Longworth lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Longworth prevents Kid from standing back up.
Longworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Longworth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Longworth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Longworth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kid has hold of Longworth's hands but Longworth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kid is looking to escape.
Longworth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Longworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kid 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Karate Kid!

Karate Kid seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DUEL#35 Riccuito vs Heidegger     
Date:   Jan 15, 2017
#R1#
Longworth has his takedown stuffed
and Grant counters with a head kick. That will keep Longworth thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Longworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Grant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Longworth misses with an uppercut.
Longworth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Longworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Longworth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Longworth!
Longworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longworth 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.
Grant is looking for the big counter here.
Grant scores with a nice body kick.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Longworth misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant feints a counter leg kick.
Longworth tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longworth missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Longworth at a distance.
Grant jabs at Longworth's body.
Longworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab. #T1#
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant punishes Longworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Longworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant blocks a jab.#CL2#
Grant gets a clinch.
Grant scores with a hook to the body.
Longworth lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant lands with a kick to the temple. Longworth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Manus Grant has been cut.
We've been told by Longworth's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Longworth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Grant sneaks out the side door and pushes Longworth away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Longworth.
Longworth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant lands a head kick!
Longworth throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.#T2#
Longworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longworth.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Longworth rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Longworth gets tackled into the cage by Grant. Grant maintains the clinch.
Grant misses with some punches.
Grant blocks an uppercut.
Longworth working aggressively here.
Grant scores with a shot to the side of Longworth's head.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longworth avoids a wild elbow strike from Grant.
Longworth throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Grant.
Grant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Longworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Longworth can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Longworth.
Grant blocking some punches.
Longworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards. #T3#
Longworth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Grant prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longworth manages to avoid it.
Longworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Longworth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Longworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Longworth misses its intended target.
Grant throws a big counter head kick but Longworth avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant throws a body punch but Longworth moves out of range.
Longworth blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant avoids the head kick by Longworth. #T4#
Grant wants to clinch up but Longworth keeps it at a distance.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Longworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant scores with a head kick. Longworth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant lands a jab to Longworth's midsection.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Longworth's head backwards.
Longworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longworth throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Longworth looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Grant throws a body punch but Longworth moves out of range.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant scores with a kick to the midsection.
Longworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Longworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manus Grant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grant slips under a jab from Longworth.
Grant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Longworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant punishes Longworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Longworth scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Longworth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grant did well to prevent Longworth getting side control.
Grant is looking to control Longworth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grant avoid being mounted?#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Longworth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Longworth working Grant over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Grant kicks Longworth off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Grant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manus Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longworth moves away.
Longworth lands with a nice body punch.
Longworth swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant is trying to counter with his kicks.
Grant slips under a jab.
Longworth avoids the head kick by Grant.
Longworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Longworth moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Longworth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Longworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Grant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Longworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longworth throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant throws a head kick but Longworth moves out of range.
Longworth cracks Grant with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Longworth blocks a head kick by Grant. #T2#
A combination from Grant does no damage.
Longworth throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Grant.
Grant cracks Longworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant thumps Longworth with a low kick.
Longworth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Longworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Longworth lands with an overhand left.
Longworth misses with a looping left.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant slips a straight right by Longworth.#T3#
Grant connects with a high kick.
Grant throws a body punch but Longworth moves out of range.
Longworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Grant scores with a nice body kick.
Grant sizes up Longworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, jab by Longworth - just one landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grant.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Longworth scores with a nice head shot.
Longworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant throws out a counter right but Longworth avoids it with no problem.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab.
Grant scores with a body shot.
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Longworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant swings for the body but Longworth moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Grant just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLongworth.
Longworth lands with a nice combination. Grant backs away looking to recover.
Longworth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Longworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longworth shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant blocks a jab.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Longworth scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Longworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grant.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Longworth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manus Grant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manus Grant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Grant moves into the clinch.
Longworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Longworth on the inside.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Longworth avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longworth.
Longworth tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Longworth back against the cage.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Longworth backwards.
Longworth swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Longworth jumps into guard, dragging Grant to the mat.
Longworth wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grant stays in close to Longworth's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Longworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grant is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Longworth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.
Grant wants to control from the top but Longworth keeps moving. #SUB#
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Grant pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Grant pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant slips nicely into half guard.
Vinnie Longworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Grant is going to stand back up.
Longworth is refusing to be controlled, as Grant sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Grant seems content to control.
Longworth is in trouble now - Grant has advanced to mount!
Grant trying to control but Longworth is having none of it. #T3#
Grant avoids the attempt from Longworth to control.
Grant looking to control but Longworth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Longworth is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grant trying to control but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Longworth swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Grant wants to control the action but instead Longworth gets a body lock and reverses into Grant's guard! Nice work!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manus Grant.
Well Grant 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!

A victorious Manus Grant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DUEL Christmas Special     
Date:   Dec 25, 2016
#R1#
Longworth misses with a hook to the body
and Kid counters with a good low kick that Longworth was not able to check.
Kid darts in looking for a takedown but Longworth gets double underhooks and turns Kid into the cage.
Longworth tries to land a front kick but Kid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
No luck for Kid with that takedown attempt.
Longworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away.
Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longworth.
Longworth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Kid.
Kid slips under a jab from Longworth.
Kid blocks a jab.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Kid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longworth lands a body shot.
Longworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Longworth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Kid is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Longworth.
Kid is still on wobbly legs! Can Longworth finish him?#T1#
Longworth tries to score with a low kick but Kid moves his leg out of the way.
Kid seems to have recovered his senses.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Kid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kid staying out of range there.
Kid avoids the body shot from Longworth. #TD2#
Kid throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Longworth was covering up waiting for the punch and Kid finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Longworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kid's guard. #REVR#
Longworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Kid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Longworth is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Longworth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kid wants to stand and escape but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Longworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kid keeping full guard, as Longworth tries to pass.
Longworth is working hard here to advance position.
Kid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kid wants to get back to his feet but Longworth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Longworth misses with a hook to the body
and Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kid shoots in for a takedown but Longworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vinnie Longworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karate Kid.#TD2#
Kid drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kid forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Longworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kid pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Longworth looking for submissions off his back.
Kid is thwarting Longworth's attempts to control the position.
Longworth wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Longworth has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB2#
Kid is working for a submission of some sort.
Kid is thwarting Longworth's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Longworth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kid is thwarting Longworth's attempts to control the position.
Longworth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kid is pushing down on Longworth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Longworth is fighting to maintain full guard but Kid has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kid trying to control the pace.
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 Vinnie Longworth will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Longworth misses with a jab to the body
and Kid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Kid shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Longworth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kid tries to advance to mount but Longworth denies him.
Longworth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#ES2#
Kid kicks Longworth off and gets back to his feet.
Longworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kid avoids it really well and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kid shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Longworth pinned against the cage. Longworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Longworth dives in and scores a takedown into Kid's guard.
Longworth throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Kid is keeping the position.
Longworth prevents Kid from getting back to his feet.
Karate Kid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Kid blocks nicely.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Kid is keeping the position.
Longworth throws an elbow that misses. Kid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Longworth's guard. Nice move by Kid!#REVB#
Kid wants to control from the top but Longworth keeps moving. #SUB#
Longworth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Kid postures up.
Longworth is striking from the bottom but Kid uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Kid tries to pass to full mount but Longworth defends it.
Longworth is trying to control but can't.
Kid trying to pass the guard but Longworth defending well. #SUB#
Longworth actively working from the bottom here.
Kid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Longworth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Longworth is trying to maintain the position but Kid is very close to passing his half guard.
Kid blocks the strikes from Longworth. #T3#
Kid is thwarting Longworth's attempts to control the position.
Kid trying to mount his opponent but Longworth defends it.
Kid is still trying to improve position.
Longworth wants to get back to full guard.
Kid works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Kid working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Longworth wants to control but Kid postures up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Longworth stops Kid from passing to mount.
Longworth tries to buck Kid off but Kid is having none of it.
Kid moves into full mount!
Longworth working to try and regain half guard.
Longworth stops Kid from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Longworth is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Longworth tries to improve his position but Kid has taken his back! Kid has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Longworth tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kid pushes Longworth away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karate Kid!
Karate Kid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DUEL#27 Persecutioned Halliick     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Longworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Longworth scores with the left hand. Patton knows he should have avoided that one.
Longworth throws out a leg kick but Patton moves out of range and Longworth only half commits. #TD#
Patton gets caught flat footed, as Longworth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Patton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Longworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Longworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Longworth won't allow Patton to sweep him here.
Patton keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Patton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Patton wants to sweep here but Longworth controlling him for the moment.
Patton keeping full guard, as Longworth tries to pass.
Patton has his hands on Longworth's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Longworth's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Longworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Patton is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Longworth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Patton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Patton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Longworth looking for a guillotine here but Patton defends easily.
Patton passes into half guard.
Longworth tries to roll over but Patton keeps him under control.
Patton lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Longworth looking for submissions off his back.
Patton is nestled in close to Longworth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Patton is pressing down on Longworth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Longworth is holding on for now.
Patton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Patton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Longworth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Longworth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Patton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Patton lands a nice short elbow.
Patton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Patton is trying to control the action in half guard but Longworth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Longworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patton pulls his head out easily.
Patton is nestled in close to Longworth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Longworth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Longworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Longworth working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Patton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Patton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Longworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Patton is aware though and is defending well.
Patton passes Longworth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Patton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Longworth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Longworth gets full guard.
Longworth seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Longworth keeping moving, preventing Patton from controlling successfully.
Patton tries to free his leg and advance position but Longworth is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Longworth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patton defends well.
Patton advances position into side control!#T4#
Longworth is looking for a sweep.
Longworth takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Patton working the ground and pound.
Patton is chipping away with strikes.
Longworth tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
You can see the frustration on Longworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Patton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Longworth tries to improve position but can't.
Longworth throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Patton is working Longworth over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Patton tries for a kimura but Longworth is defending well.
Patton wants to control but Longworth is keeping him busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Longworth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Patton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Patton 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#
Patton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patton.
Patton misses with a looping right.
Longworth misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Longworth misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Longworth.
Longworth misses with a hook. Patton ducked under it nicely.
Longworth scores with a three punch combo!
Longworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Longworth lands a slapping body shot.
Patton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longworth. #TD#
Longworth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Patton was covering up waiting for the punch and Longworth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Patton wants to get back to his feet but Longworth passes into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#REVB#
Longworth drops an elbow to the side of Patton's head.
Rick Patton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patton wants to get back to full guard.
Patton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Patton.
Longworth stopping the sweep attempt from Patton.#T1#
Patton has control of Longworth's left arm, preventing Longworth from doing any damage.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Patton is keeping the position.
Patton has momentary wrist control but Longworth slips an elbow through the middle.
Longworth landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Patton has his foot on Longworth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Longworth works his way back into a safe position though.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Patton blocks nicely.
Patton pulls Longworth in close to prevent any damage.
Patton wants to sweep but no luck.
Longworth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Patton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Patton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Patton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Patton keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Patton is retaining full guard.
Patton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Longworth's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Longworth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Longworth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Patton is pushing down on Longworth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Longworth is fighting to maintain full guard but Patton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Longworth taking some punishment here, with Patton in his half guard.
Patton drops an elbow to the side of Longworth's head.
Patton lands strikes from half guard.
Patton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Longworth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Patton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Longworth is looking to escape.
Longworth in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Patton prevents Longworth from getting the reversal.
Patton is landing with some decent strikes but Longworth is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Longworth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Patton raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Patton.
Longworth wants to control but Patton is having none of it.
Patton lands with some strikes.
Patton raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Longworth is rocked!
Patton connects with a bit shot that sees Longworth covering up! More strikes from Patton and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Patton is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Patton!
Rick Patton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DUEL#22 Business vs Adrian     
Date:   Nov 20, 2016
#R1#
Juan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longworth.
Longworth throws a lazy right hand but Juan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Longworth enables Juan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Longworth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Juan wants to control from the top but Longworth keeps moving. #SUB#
Longworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juan tries to free his leg and advance position but Longworth is retaining full guard.
Longworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Longworth throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan passes into half guard.
Juan trying to mount his opponent but Longworth defends it. #SUB2#
Juan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Longworth is trying to maintain the position but Juan is very close to passing his half guard.
Juan prevents Longworth from improving his position.#SUB2#
Juan is looking for a kimura here.
Longworth is trying to control but can't.
Juan wants to control but Longworth is keeping him busy.
Juan uses his free foot to push down on Longworth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Longworth.
Juan avoids the attempt from Longworth to control.#T2#
Juan moves to the back position.
Juan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Longworth's body. #SUB2#
Juan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Longworth is defending well though. Juan let's go of the attempt for now.
Longworth is really stuck here.
Longworth is working hard here to advance position.
Juan is looking to control Longworth but Longworth is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Juan has the hooks in. Longworth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB2#
Juan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Juan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Longworth just trying to survive but Juan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Longworth prevents Juan from getting a body triangle.
Juan has the hooks in. Longworth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Juan wants to control but Longworth is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Longworth is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Juan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Longworth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Longworth tries to escape the position.
Juan lands a shot to the head.
Juan trying to control.
Juan is not going to allow Longworth to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Juan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longworth is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Longworth defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Juan's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Juan 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#
Longworth jabs Juan right on the nose. Juan blinks but takes it well.
Juan avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Juan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Longworth sprawls well. Longworth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Juan gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Longworth misses.
Juan fails to land the takedown.
Longworth throws the left hand but Juan avoids the punch easily.
Juan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Longworth defends well and Juan ends up having to push Longworth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vinnie Longworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Juan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth throws a sloppy head kick
and Juan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Longworth does no damage.
Juan tries a quick counter leg kick but Longworth is wise to it.
Longworth throws a leg kick but Juan sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Juan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Longworth sprawls well initially but Juan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Longworth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Juan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Juan's back!#T1#
Longworth is trying to stick to Juan's back but Juan is turning into Longworth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Longworth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Juan.
Juan advances to half guard.
Juan is looking to advance position but Longworth won't allow it.
Juan keeps trying to improve his position.
Longworth trying to control here.
Juan wants to take a breather but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth wants to improve his position but Juan is controlling well.
Juan uses his free foot to push down on Longworth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Longworth.
Longworth is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Juan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Longworth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juan working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB2#
Juan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Longworth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juan moves to take his opponent's back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Juan looking for the choke from the back. #T3##SUB2#
Juan is persistently looking for the submission but Longworth is defending it well.
Juan trying to control.
Juan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Longworth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Juan working for the choke.
Longworth is trying to break free.
Juan struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Juan working for the choke.
Juan is trying to stick to Longworth's back but Longworth is turning into Juan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Juan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Longworth.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Juan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Longworth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longworth won't allow Juan to sweep him here.
Juan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Longworth's guard. #REVB#
Juan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longworth is keeping the position for now.
Longworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juan stands up over Longworth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Longworth looking for subs off his back but Juan has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Juan. #SUB2#
Juan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Juan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Longworth misses with a kick to the body
and Juan counters with a stiff right hand.
Juan shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Juan gets the takedown into side control.
Longworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Juan moves into full mount!
Juan forces the positional change into back control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan wants to control but Longworth is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Juan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Longworth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Longworth staying busy and making it hard for Juan to control. #T1#
Juan avoiding Longworth 's attempts to control his hands.
Longworth breaks Juan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Longworth content to stall in guard here.
Longworth stopping the sweep attempt from Juan.
Longworth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Juan's head.
Juan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juan trying to control the position.
Juan keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Juan has Longworth pulled in close to control his posture.
Juan 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#
Vinnie Longworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Juan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Longworth missing with punches from the bottom.
Juan trying to pass the guard but Longworth defending well.
Longworth is looking to improve his position.
Juan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Juan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juan is continuing to stall.
Juan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Juan looking to control but Longworth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Longworth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juan controlling his opponent.
Juan looking to control but Longworth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Longworth wants to hold on but Juan pushes him away.
Longworth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Longworth tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Juan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Longworth actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Juan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Longworth!
Longworth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Longworth swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Juan looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longworth flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Juan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Juan 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Juan!

Sean Juan very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Highland Games 217     
Date:   Oct 27, 2016
#R1#
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Szczęsny scores with a jab.
Szczęsny misses with a series of wild punches.
Szczęsny blocks a head kick by Longworth.
It looked like Szczęsny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Longworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longworth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth tries for a takedown but Szczęsny circles away easily
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Szczęsny's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Szczęsny is looking to clinch.
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Longworth throws a leg kick but Szczęsny moved away.
Szczęsny appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Szczęsny gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Longworth misses with the head strike.
Longworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Longworth wants a takedown.
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny lands a body shot in the clinch.
Longworth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Szczęsny is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Szczęsny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Longworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longworth dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Longworth has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Longworth tries to pull guard but Szczęsny won't allow it.
Longworth misses with some punches. #T2#
Longworth can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longworth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longworth.
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Longworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Longworth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Szczęsny just stands there and leans against the cage.
Longworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Longworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longworth wants a takedown.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Longworth. #T3#
Longworth has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Longworth tries for a takedown but Szczęsny manages to get underhooks.
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Longworth working aggressively here.
Longworth working aggressively here.
Longworth tries to score a body lock takedown but Szczęsny shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Longworth tries to work over Szczęsny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Szczęsny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longworth.
Longworth avoids the elbow strike from Szczęsny, against the cage.
Longworth tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
Longworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Longworth misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Longworth controls his hands.
Longworth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Szczęsny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Longworth lands a body shot.
Longworth throws a head punch that misses.
Szczęsny with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Szczęsny lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Longworth pulls Szczęsny into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Szczęsny gets to his feet. Longworth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Szczęsny is looking to counter punch.
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczęsny lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Longworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Szczęsny 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#
Szczęsny throws a right hand that Longworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Longworth also avoids with ease.
A cross from Szczęsny lands.
Szczęsny throws a nice looking combination but Longworth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Longworth wants to counter with a clinch but Szczęsny pushes him away.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Longworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Longworth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szczęsny throws a right and a left that Longworth avoids nicely.
Szczęsny darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Longworth manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Szczęsny on his heels. He'll look to pass Szczęsny's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Longworth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Szczęsny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Longworth passes into half guard. #T1#
Longworth stalling away here and it's allowed Szczęsny to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Szczęsny looking for a sweep. Not yet Szczęsny, not yet.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Szczęsny blocks nicely.
Longworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Szczęsny has wrist control.
Longworth throwing strikes but missing.
Longworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Szczęsny is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Szczęsny is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Szczęsny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Szczęsny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Szczęsny has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szczęsny stopping the sweep attempt from Longworth.
Longworth trying to strike off his back.
Szczęsny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Longworth on the ground.
Szczęsny tries to stand but Longworth is controlling from the bottom.
Szczęsny tries to free his leg and advance position but Longworth is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Szczęsny pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB2#
Longworth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Longworth wants to hit a switch here but Szczęsny passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Longworth there!
Longworth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Szczęsny manages to capitalize on a mistake by Longworth to take his back!
Longworth 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.
A lull in the action here.
Szczęsny controlling the position well here. Longworth rolled but Szczęsny kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4#
Szczęsny is looking to control Longworth but Longworth is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Good control from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny trying to control.
Longworth trying to control the position but Szczęsny manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Longworth right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny keeps control of the position as Longworth tries to break free.
Szczęsny not allowing Longworth to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Szczęsny dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Longworth misses with a hook to the body
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szczęsny moves in looking to clinch but Longworth pushes him off.
Longworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Longworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szczęsny plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longworth tries to land a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Szczęsny - just one landing.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth lands a nice shot that snaps Szczęsny's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth moves out of range as Szczęsny throws a body kick.
Szczęsny slips under a jab from Longworth.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Szczęsny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. Longworth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Longworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longworth can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longworth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Szczęsny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Longworth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Szczęsny manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Longworth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Szczęsny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Szczęsny wants to stand up but Longworth is controlling him.
Longworth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vinnie Longworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Longworth lands a couple of digs.
Longworth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Longworth with a nice head shot there.
Szczęsny keeping full guard, as Longworth tries to pass.
Szczęsny controlling the position.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position but Longworth postures up.
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!
Longworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Longworth looking to pass the guard.
Longworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Longworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Szczęsny looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Victor Szczęsny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szczęsny lands a nice hook to Longworth's body. Longworth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Longworth misses with a takedown
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Szczęsny moved out of range.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Longworth misses with the body kick
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Longworth has his takedown stuffed
and Szczęsny counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Szczęsny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Longworth misses with a combination
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Longworth throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Szczęsny is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the body from Longworth misses
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a good low kick that Longworth was not able to check.
Longworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Longworth connects with a body shot.
Longworth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szczęsny scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Szczęsny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Longworth under the eye.#CL#
Longworth gets tackled into the cage by Szczęsny. Szczęsny maintains the clinch.
Longworth misses with some punches.
Longworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Szczęsny, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!

A pretty intense looking Victor Szczęsny took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: Highland Games 214     
Date:   Oct 13, 2016
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Longworth. Ibaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ibaka but Ibaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big right from Ibaka misses.
The fighters circling - Longworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longworth misses with a right hand
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longworth falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Ibaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Longworth throws a shot from downtown. Ibaka moves away and avoids it.
Longworth throws a hook but Ibaka avoids it easily.
Ibaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth looks to land a left hand but Ibaka moved out of range nicely.
Longworth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ibaka swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Ibaka as Longworth shoots in.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
A slow jab from Longworth misses its intended target.
Longworth misses the shot to the body.
Longworth scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Longworth.
Ibaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Longworth.
Ibaka thuds his shin into the meat of Longworth's side.
Longworth throws a leg kick
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longworth misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Ibaka dodges the punch combination from Longworth.
Ibaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Longworth throws a leg kick but Ibaka moved away.
Longworth's corner calls for a 1-2. Longworth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ibaka moves away from the strike by Longworth.
Ibaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Longworth throws a body punch but Ibaka moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Ibaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibaka.
Longworth misses with a hook.
Ibaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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 lands a jab to the nose.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Ibaka moved out of range.#T2#
Longworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Longworth slips the punch.
Ibaka throws a one two combo.
Longworth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Longworth throws a hook but Ibaka avoids it easily.
Longworth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longworth blocks a jab.
Longworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longworth misses with a kick to the body
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longworth lands with a nice body kick.
Longworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longworth manages to avoid it.
Ibaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab.
Ibaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Longworth misses with a body punch
and Ibaka counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Ibaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longworth.
Ibaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ibaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibaka throws a head kick that misses.
Longworth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Longworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Ibaka is looking to counter punch.
Longworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Longworth misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Ibaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Longworth throws out a counter right but Ibaka avoids it with no problem.
Ibaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Longworth has time to react.
Longworth misses with a body punch
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Longworth coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice cross by Ibaka.
A big left from Longworth misses.
Ibaka throws a shot from downtown. Longworth moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Longworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Ibaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Longworth.
Ibaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ibaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longworth fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
Longworth misses with a double jab
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Longworth misses with a double jab.
Ibaka is looking to counter punch.
Longworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibaka.
Longworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longworth misses the shot to the body.
Longworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibaka is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longworth misses with a combination
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Longworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ibaka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Longworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Longworth tries to work over Ibaka's front leg with a kick but Ibaka checks it.
Ibaka lands a head kick!
Longworth throws a sloppy head kick and Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Ibaka lands an overhand right.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.
Ibaka staying out of range there.
Longworth has a takedown stuffed.
Ibaka throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Longworth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longworth scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibaka should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.
Longworth connects with a nice looking jab.
Ibaka clobbers Longworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Longworth misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibaka ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.#T1#
Ibaka cracks Longworth with a good jab.
Ibaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longworth can do to turn this around?
Nice shot by Longworth.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Longworth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ibaka has got the better of the exchanges.
Longworth misses with a looping right.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Longworth manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Longworth misses the target.
Ibaka blocks a jab.
Longworth tries to land a front kick but Ibaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Longworth moves forwards but Ibaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Longworth throws a lazy right hand but Ibaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibaka digs a good hook to Longworth's body.
Serge Ibaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Longworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibaka is out of range.
Ibaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longworth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ibaka.
Longworth lands with a hook. Ibaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Longworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Longworth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Longworth misses with a looping right.
Longworth thumps Ibaka with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth swings widly with a right hand
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand. #T2#
Ibaka looks to throw the jab but Longworth is out of range.
Ibaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Longworth moves out of range as Ibaka strikes.
Longworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ibaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Longworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibaka is just out of range.
Ibaka lands with a good body shot.
Longworth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ibaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Longworth looks to land a body kick but Ibaka moved away.
Longworth throws a lazy right hand but Ibaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibaka misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Longworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Longworth takes one to the side of the head.
Ibaka tests Longworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Ibaka walks into a stiff left hand from Longworth.
Ibaka moves away from the strike by Longworth.
Longworth scores with a jab to the head.
Longworth throws a body kick that misses.
Longworth throws a big shot that misses.
Longworth throws a body punch but Ibaka moves out of range.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Longworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ibaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Longworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Longworth misses with a two punch combination.
Ibaka cracks Longworth with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibaka throws a series of punches but Longworth avoids them all with ease.
Longworth lands with a right hand.
Longworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibaka. #T4#
Ibaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longworth. #CL#
Ibaka closes the distance and clinches.
Ibaka lands an elbow inside that Longworth shrugs off.
Ibaka lands a body punch.
Longworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Longworth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ibaka to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Longworth misses with a body punch.
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Ibaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Longworth misses with a takedown
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Longworth is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Longworth swings widly with a right hand
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibaka scores with a one two! Longworth had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Ibaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Longworth's head backwards.
Longworth misses the body punch
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibaka is just out of range.
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibaka catches Longworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Longworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ibaka checks it well.
Longworth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ibaka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Longworth throws the left hand but Ibaka avoids the punch easily.
Longworth just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Ibaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Longworth.
Ibaka with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Longworth is rocked!
Ibaka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Longworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibaka finish him?
A head kick by Longworth misses
and Ibaka counters with a left and a right that stings Longworth.
Longworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibaka counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Ibaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Longworth misses with a jab to the body
and Ibaka counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Longworth! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Serge Ibaka!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Serge Ibaka waved his t-shirt featuring Phantom Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.

 

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#
Szczęsny cracks Longworth with a good jab.
Longworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Szczęsny scores with a four punch combination!
Longworth throws a looping overhand right but Szczęsny ducks down to avoid it.
Szczęsny dips to his left and cracks Longworth with an uppercut!
Longworth throws a head kick but Szczęsny moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Szczęsny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Longworth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Szczęsny on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Szczęsny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Longworth doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Longworth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny can't do much from the bottom here.
Longworth working the head with strikes.
Szczęsny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Longworth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Szczęsny takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Longworth is chipping away with strikes.
Longworth trying to control the position but Szczęsny is working away.
Szczęsny is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Szczęsny is trying to control Longworth's posture but Longworth avoids it. #SUB2#
Longworth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Szczęsny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Longworth working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Longworth creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Szczęsny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Longworth on the ground.#SUB2#
Longworth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Longworth working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Szczęsny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Longworth is trying to get an arm triangle but Szczęsny is defending well. #SUB2#
Longworth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Szczęsny, who protects the arm well.
Szczęsny managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Longworth.
Szczęsny is trying to control Longworth's posture but Longworth avoids it.
Szczęsny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Szczęsny tries to get out of the position.
Szczęsny defending against the ground and pound.
Longworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longworth trying to control the action but Szczęsny is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Szczęsny, as that shot connected.
Longworth misses with a straight left.
Longworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Longworth misses with an uppercut
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Longworth. #TD2#
Longworth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Longworth working away.
Szczęsny tries to improve position but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longworth cracks Szczęsny with a big elbow.
Szczęsny struggling a bit here.#T1#
A control attempt from Szczęsny but he's now mounted!
Longworth unloading with bombs!
Longworth dominating with strikes here.
Longworth working Szczęsny over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Longworth cracks Szczęsny with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Longworth!
A very excited looking Vinnie Longworth 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.
Victor Szczęsny was interviewed post fight and said '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 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 199     
Date:   Aug 11, 2016
#R1#
Longworth misses with a straight right.
Vorster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Longworth scores with a jab. Vorster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Longworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Vorster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longworth.
Longworth with a jab.
Vorster tries to clinch up but Longworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Longworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Vorster.
The crowd cheers as Longworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vorster doesn't seem phased though.
Vorster ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Vorster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Longworth is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at England Fight Club MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longworth keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vorster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Longworth is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Longworth has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Longworth wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Longworth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vorster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Longworth has managed to get both his arms back between Vorster's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vorster throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Longworth escapes and throws Vorster's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Vorster is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vorster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longworth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Vorster is defending well.
Longworth is nestled in close to Vorster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vorster is trying to control but Longworth manages to pass to mount! #T2#
Longworth working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Longworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vorster is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vorster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Longworth looking to control but Vorster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longworth lands with some strikes.
Vorster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Longworth with good strikes from the mount here!
Longworth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Longworth unloading with bombs!#T3#
Longworth avoids the attempt from Vorster to control.
Vorster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vorster bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vorster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Longworth keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
Longworth punching to the body, from the bottom. #T4#
Longworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vorster's guard. #REVR#
Vorster looking to control.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
Longworth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Longworth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vorster takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Longworth working the ground and pound.
Vorster struggling a bit here.
Vorster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vorster gets full guard.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Vorster blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth 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#
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vorster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Longworth defends it nicely.#TD#
Vorster tries to sprawl but Longworth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Longworth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Vorster looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Longworth pushes past his half guard into mount!
Longworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vorster can do to turn this around?
Vorster slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Vorster looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth working the head and body with strikes.
Vorster is not content to let Longworth control the position.
Longworth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Vorster has hold of Longworth's hands but Longworth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Vorster is defending well.
Longworth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Vorster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vorster looking for submissions off his back.
Longworth is looking to take a break and control but Vorster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vorster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Vorster gets full guard.#SUB2#
Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
Longworth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Longworth has control of an arm but Vorster manages to advance to Longworth's back!
Vorster doesn't have the hooks in and Longworth manages to turn into his guard.
Longworth throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Vorster is looking for a triangle but Longworth pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vorster has momentary wrist control but Longworth slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Longworth lands a couple of elbows.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Vorster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Longworth trying to control but Vorster is working from the bottom.
Vorster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vorster has momentary wrist control but Longworth slips an elbow through the middle.
Longworth lands a couple of elbows.
Vinnie Longworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longworth won't allow Vorster to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Vorster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4##SUB2#
Longworth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vorster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Longworth has managed to get both his arms back between Vorster's legs - danger averted.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
Longworth landing with the ground and pound.
Longworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Vorster blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Vorster looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Longworth passes into side control.
Vorster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth 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.
#R3#
Longworth throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Vorster pushes Longworth up against the cage in a clinch.
Vorster wants to take the fight to the mat but Longworth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Longworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longworth pushes Vorster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vorster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vorster is trying to drag Longworth to the mat but Longworth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vinnie Longworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.#TD2#
Vorster lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Vorster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Longworth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vorster has Longworth in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Longworth is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vorster has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Longworth is looking to defend but Vorster has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Longworth! Vorster pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Longworth taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jandre Vorster!
A very excited looking Jandre Vorster rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Highland Games 195     
Date:   Jul 28, 2016
#R1#
Longworth misses the body punch
and Arnold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Longworth's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arnold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arnold throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Longworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arnold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arnold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arnold avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Longworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Arnold.
Danga de danga de dang - Longworth scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth lands a jab to Arnold's midsection.
Arnold lands a jab to the nose.
Arnold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Longworth throws a hook to the side of Arnold's head but Arnold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arnold throws out a counter right but Longworth avoids it with no problem.
Longworth swings for the body but Arnold moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arnold.
Arnold slips a jab from Longworth.#T1#
Longworth takes a swing at Arnold's ribcage but misses.
Arnold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Longworth throws a series of punches but Arnold avoids them all with ease.
Longworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Arnold.
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
Longworth is looking to wear down Arnold with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
enabling Arnold to counter with a crisp jab.
BJ Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longworth misses with a two punch combination.
Arnold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Longworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Longworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnold. #TD#
Arnold gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Longworth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arnold controls Longworth momentarily but Longworth frees himself. #T2#
Arnold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Longworth slips nicely into half guard.
Longworth slips a nice elbow through Arnold's hands, connecting with Arnold's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longworth not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Arnold has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Longworth. Oh but Arnold has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Longworth goes limp - he's gone! Arnold jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). BJ Arnold!
Our winner, BJ Arnold, 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 188     
Date:   Jul 03, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Longworth gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Longworth wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Longworth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald sees it coming and defends easily.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longworth misses with a head shot. Fitzgerald uses the momentum to regain guard.
Longworth throws a strike but Fitzgerald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fitzgerald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald is looking to stand up but Longworth won't let him. #T1##SUB2#
Longworth has his foot on Fitzgerald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzgerald works his way back into a safe position though.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Longworth has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzgerald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but instead Longworth has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzgerald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Fitzgerald trying to control the position here.
Fitzgerald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Longworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Longworth won't allow Fitzgerald to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald wants to sweep here but Longworth controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Longworth throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Longworth throws a strike aimed at the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald avoids it well.
Fitzgerald tries to buck Longworth off but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Longworth postures up.#T4#
Fitzgerald takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fitzgerald avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Longworth.
Longworth in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Longworth moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Longworth tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Longworth working the ground and pound but Fitzgerald is defending the strikes.
Longworth looks up at the clock and then as Fitzgerald takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Longworth smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Fitzgerald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
That's time! Fitzgerald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Longworth's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Longworth misses.
Fitzgerald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Longworth throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzgerald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Longworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longworth lands a lovely overhand right.
Longworth throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Longworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longworth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the liver by Fitzgerald. Beautiful body shot.
Longworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Longworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Longworth's ribcage but misses.
Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A lazy body kick from Longworth
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth punishes Fitzgerald's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzgerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the side of Longworth's head but Longworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Longworth throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Fitzgerald takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands with a cross.
Fitzgerald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Longworth throws a right hand that Fitzgerald ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzgerald also avoids with ease.
Longworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Longworth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fitzgerald looks to land a combination but Longworth avoids it well.
Longworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild combination.
Longworth looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Fitzgerald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Longworth's guard.#SUB2#
Longworth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzgerald defends well.
Vinnie Longworth has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Longworth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitzgerald defends it easily.#SUB2#
Longworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzgerald is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald wanted to stand there but Longworth had control of the position. #SUB2#
Longworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Fitzgerald pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzgerald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fitzgerald wanted to stand there but Longworth had control of the position. #T3##SUB2#
Longworth working for a triangle but Fitzgerald defends it easily.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Longworth has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Longworth is looking for a triangle here but Fitzgerald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Longworth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fitzgerald taking some punishment here, with Longworth in his half guard.
Longworth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Longworth trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Longworth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fitzgerald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Longworth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Longworth working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vinnie Longworth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fitzgerald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Longworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longworth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but Longworth persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
Longworth tried to score with a low kick but Fitzgerald checks it.
Longworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzgerald. Longworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzgerald just misses with a punch to the body.
Longworth scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzgerald stalks Longworth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Longworth's face. Longworth staggers backwards, shaken.
Longworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Longworth misses.
Fitzgerald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the nose.
Longworth misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Longworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
Longworth throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzgerald with a nice cross.
Longworth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzgerald lands with a cross.
Fitzgerald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Longworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzgerald just misses with a punch to the body.
Longworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Longworth swinging wildly here.
Fitzgerald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Longworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitzgerald tries to counter with a takedown but Longworth is quick to defend against it.
Fitzgerald connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Fitzgerald.
Longworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzgerald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Longworth sprawls and moves away.
Fitzgerald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking body shot.
Longworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald works Longworth's body with a nice hook.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Longworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Longworth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. #T3#
Longworth throws a body kick that misses.
Longworth scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzgerald should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald connects with a body shot.
Fitzgerald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald with a hook.
Longworth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzgerald momentarily.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Longworth takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Longworth lands a jab to Fitzgerald's midsection.
Longworth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Longworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
Fitzgerald scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab from Fitzgerald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Longworth gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Longworth with a series of wild strikes but Longworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Longworth throws out a counter right but Fitzgerald avoids it with no problem.
Longworth misses with an uppercut. Fitzgerald saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald lands with a hook. Longworth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Longworth misses the target.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzgerald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Longworth takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Longworth misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longworth.
Fitzgerald throws a big shot that misses.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.
Fitzgerald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longworth moves out of range as Fitzgerald strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgerald. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzgerald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinnie Longworth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Longworth throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thaddeus Fitzgerald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Longworth 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Longworth!

During a confident post fight interview, Vinnie Longworth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Highland Games 182     
Date:   Jun 12, 2016
#R1#
Longworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longworth misses with a body shot.
Longworth throws a hook but Sten blocks it.
Longworth misses with a low kick.
Sten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sten tries to counter with a clinch but Longworth shakes him off and moves away.
Longworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Longworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Longworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sten connects with a crisp jab.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Sten misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Longworth. #TD#
Longworth feints and as Sten raises his hands in defense, Longworth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longworth trying to control but Sten is working from the bottom.
Longworth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sten looking for a sweep. Not yet Sten, not yet. #T1#
Longworth advances position into side control!
Sten is working to avoid the ground and pound but Longworth connects with a decent elbow.
Sten is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Longworth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Longworth misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Longworth landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Longworth working the head and body with strikes.
Sten tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Longworth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Longworth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Longworth working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Sten's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Longworth working the ground and pound but Sten is defending the strikes.
Sten is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sten wants to get back to his feet but Longworth drags him back down.
Longworth wants to control but Sten is keeping him busy.
Longworth working the head with strikes.
Longworth in side control, throwing shots but Sten defends.
Sten managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Longworth.
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!
Longworth working away.
Longworth moves into full mount!
Longworth landing strikes from the mount and Sten is in trouble! #T3#
Sten is squirming around, avoiding Longworth's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Longworth looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Longworth connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#
Sten is rocked!
Longworth postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Sten badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Longworth around the waist but Longworth pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Longworth is the winner by TKO! Longworth jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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