Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
McCoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arcuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCoy doesn't seem bothered though.
Arcuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arcuri misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Arcuri misses.
Arcuri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCoy defending well as Arcuri loads up on a big left hand.
McCoy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arcuri swivels and escapes.
Arcuri is looking to land body kicks.
McCoy cracks Arcuri with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri feints and then cracks McCoy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCoy down.
Arcuri throws a good cross that connects.
Arcuri keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Arcuri. #T1#
Arcuri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCoy can pounce on him.
McCoy misses with a looping left.
McCoy misses with a looping left.
Arcuri fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCoy just manages to avoid it.
McCoy sizes up Arcuri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCoy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Arcuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Arcuri.
Arcuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcuri connects with a jab.
Arcuri looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arcuri moves forwards but McCoy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from Arcuri.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Arcuri tries to keep at a distance but McCoy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Arcuri. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCoy.
A short right from Arcuri.
Arcuri throws a punch but it's blocked by McCoy.
McCoy tries to break free but Arcuri pushes him back against the cage.
Arcuri lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCoy backwards.
Arcuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCoy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arcuri wants to take the fight to the mat but McCoy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Arcuri pulls McCoy into guard. #SUB#
Arcuri has his foot on McCoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCoy works his way back into a safe position though.
McCoy postures up. #T3#
Arcuri controlling McCoy's posture. #SUB#
Arcuri throws his legs up looking for a submission but McCoy uses it to pass to side control.
Arcuri struggling a bit here.
Arcuri is looking to regain half guard here but McCoy keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy throws an elbow but Arcuri slips to the side and avoids it well.
Arcuri gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
Arcuri tries to hold on but McCoy pushes him away.
McCoy with the ground and pound from mount.
McCoy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Arcuri hang on?
Arcuri gets back to half guard.
Arcuri is trying to maintain the position but McCoy is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Arcuri actively working from the bottom here.
McCoy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McCoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arcuri keeps working.
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 Phil Arcuri will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McCoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Arcuri.
Arcuri scores with a push kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arcuri.
Arcuri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCoy tries to clinch up.
McCoy moves away from the strike by Arcuri.
Phil Arcuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCoy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCoy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hatfield McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCoy looks to throw the jab but Arcuri is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Arcuri.
McCoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCoy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Arcuri is looking to land body kicks.
McCoy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Arcuri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCoy can do to turn this around?
McCoy connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Arcuri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arcuri looks to throw the jab but McCoy is out of range.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Arcuri.
McCoy takes one on the button.
A jab from McCoy does it's job there.
Arcuri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Arcuri misses.
McCoy moves out of range of the body kick.
Arcuri misses with an uppercut.
McCoy defending well as Arcuri loads up on a big left hand.
McCoy counters with a body kick.
Arcuri swings for the body but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy unleashes a big counter combination but Arcuri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arcuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCoy manages to avoid it.
McCoy tries to counter with a clinch but Arcuri shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
McCoy ducks under a wild hook from Arcuri.
Arcuri thuds his shin into the meat of McCoy's side.
Arcuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCoy.
McCoy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri throws the kick towards the body but McCoy avoids it.
Arcuri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCoy misses with a few strikes there.
Arcuri shoots in for a takedown but McCoy shows good takedown defense.
McCoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoy moves away.
McCoy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arcuri has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Arcuri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
McCoy scores with a shot to the body.
Arcuri misses with a low kick.
Arcuri throws a good cross that connects.
McCoy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Arcuri misses.
McCoy scores with a one two! Arcuri had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McCoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arcuri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arcuri moves out of range of the body kick from McCoy.
McCoy moves forwards but Arcuri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arcuri misses with an uppercut. McCoy saw that one coming.
Arcuri throws a head kick but McCoy moves out of range.
Arcuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCoy misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arcuri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCoy throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
McCoy closes the distance and pushes Arcuri back into the cage.
McCoy stalling in the clinch.
Arcuri drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Arcuri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arcuri throws out a loose jab but McCoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcuri blocks a leg kick.
McCoy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arcuri scores with a spinning back kick!
McCoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCoy throws out a counter right but Arcuri avoids it with no problem.
McCoy scores with a one two! Arcuri had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from McCoy does no damage.
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 Phil Arcuri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McCoy throws a right hand that Arcuri ducks under and follows up with a left that Arcuri also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from McCoy.
McCoy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Arcuri throws a wild body kick that McCoy sees coming a mile off.
Arcuri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCoys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arcuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Arcuri misses with a body kick.
Arcuri throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on McCoy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri throws a hook to the side of McCoy's head but McCoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arcuri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCoy misses the shot to the body.
Arcuri misses with a straight left. #T1#
Arcuri lands a nice shot that snaps McCoy's head back.
Arcuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcuri throws a hook but McCoy blocks it.
Arcuri lands with a good body shot.
Arcuri connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCoy. McCoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCoy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCoy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arcuri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phil Arcuri is winning the standup battle so far.
McCoy moves out of range of the body kick from Arcuri.
McCoy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arcuri.
Sloppy strikes from Arcuri. Those never looked like landing.
Arcuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arcuri misses the jab.#T2#
McCoy throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Arcuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCoy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from McCoy misses.
Hatfield McCoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy misses with a double jab.
Arcuri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arcuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCoy connects with a solid leg kick.
McCoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
McCoy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arcuri is looking to counter punch.
McCoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCoy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
McCoy walks into a stiff left hand from Arcuri.
Arcuri throws a hook to the side of McCoy's head but McCoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from McCoy misses.
Arcuri checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Arcuri misses the target.#CL2#
McCoy has closed the distance and engaged Arcuri in a clinch.
McCoy blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCoy smiles and moves away.
Arcuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoy moves away.
McCoy is looking to slow Arcuri down with leg kicks.
McCoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arcuri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arcuri cracks McCoy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arcuri misses with a hook to the body
and McCoy counters with a nice uppercut.
McCoy misses with a double jab.
Arcuri feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Phil Arcuri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
McCoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arcuri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcuri tries to land a front kick but McCoy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCoy throws a hook but Arcuri avoids it easily.
McCoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arcuri.
McCoy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arcuri scores with a jab to the head.
Arcuri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCoy throws a right hand that Arcuri ducks under and follows up with a left that Arcuri also avoids with ease.
Arcuri lands with a kick to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Arcuri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arcuri, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GAMMA#771 Curry v Vee
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Barbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Arcuri.
A big right from Barbo misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arcuri.
Arcuri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arcuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Barbo moved away.
Arcuri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbo.
A head kick misses from Barbo.
Barbo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice shot lands for Barbo.
Arcuri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo catches Arcuri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both fighters circling a little - Barbo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arcuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Arcuri moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Arcuri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arcuri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbo to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbo lands with a shot to the body.
Barbo lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arcuri checks a leg kick.
Barbo misses with a hook.
Barbo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arcuri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbo.
A jab from Arcuri misses.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Arcuri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbo lands a leg kick that knocks Arcuri off balance momentarily.#CL#
Barbo moves into the clinch.
Arcuri misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcuri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barbo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arcuri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arcuri walks into a straight right hand from Barbo.
Barbo slips a straight right by Arcuri.
A jab lands there for Arcuri.
Barbo throws out a powerful jab.
Arcuri misses with a body punch
letting Barbo counter with a right hand.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Arcuri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Barbo digs a good hook to Arcuri's body.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcuri motions for Barbo to come forward. Arcuri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Arcuri throws a solid leg kick but Barbo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arcuri.
Arcuri swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barbo wants it to stay on the feet.
Barbo sizes up Arcuri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Arcuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Arcuri scores with a takedown into Barbo's guard.
Arcuri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbo has Arcuri pulled in close to control his posture.
Arcuri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barbo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arcuri's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Arcuri is looking for a triangle but Barbo pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Barbo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbo content to stall in guard here.
Arcuri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arcuri trying to keep a closed guard but Barbo is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Arcuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
A good leg kick by Barbo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arcuri.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbo 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 Arcuri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arcuri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Barbo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arcuri, pushing him back against the cage.
Arcuri throws a head punch that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Barbo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Arcuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
Arcuri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbo just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Arcuri lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcuri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arcuri's elbow.
Arcuri misses with some punches. #TD2#
Arcuri ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arcuri no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Arcuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbo wants to control from the top but Arcuri keeps moving.
Arcuri working a defensive guard here.
Arcuri being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Arcuri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arcuri is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arcuri looking to control.
Barbo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arcuri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Arcuri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbo trying to control but Arcuri is working from the bottom.
Arcuri trying to keep a closed guard but Barbo is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barbo misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arcuri is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs. #T3#
Barbo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barbo jabs at Arcuri's body.
Sala Barbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. Arcuri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbo needs to keep his hands up - Arcuri had a free shot at his head there.
Barbo throws a front kick that sends Arcuri stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbo, as that shot connected.
Arcuri just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Arcuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arcuri blocks a low kick nicely.
Arcuri moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Arcuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Arcuri.
Arcuri fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Barbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Arcuri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arcuri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbo rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcuri misses with a few strikes there.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arcuri avoids a kick to the body.
Arcuri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arcuri lunges at Barbo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbo's hand.
Arcuri misses with a looping right.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arcuri throws out a counter right but Barbo avoids it with no problem.
Barbo lands the left hand.
Barbo scores with a jab. Arcuri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arcuri can do to turn this around?
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Arcuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Barbo.
Barbo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Arcuri.
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 Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arcuri avoids a kick to the body.
Arcuri throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Arcuri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Arcuri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbo throws a head kick that misses.
Arcuri lands a jab.
Arcuri checks a leg kick.
Arcuri misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. Arcuri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the liver by Arcuri. Beautiful body shot.
Barbo connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arcuri. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Barbo. #T1#
Barbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arcuri's head.
Arcuri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbo scores with a nice head shot.
Barbo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arcuri missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barbo throws a leg kick which misses Arcuri's front leg but catches the back leg as Arcuri tries to avoid it.
Arcuri throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Arcuri lands a body shot.
Barbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arcuri.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arcuri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Arcuri throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Arcuri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo catches Arcuri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good work by Arcuri as he checks the leg kick.
Barbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arcuri lands a slapping body shot.
Arcuri cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Arcuri connects with a body shot that sends Barbo's belly button to the back.
Arcuri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Arcuri's head.
Arcuri 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.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arcuri.
Barbo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arcuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arcuri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbo.#T3#
Arcuri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Arcuri's head.
Barbo misses with a looping right.
Barbo connects with a body shot.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Arcuri's leg. Arcuri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Arcuri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Arcuri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbo connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Arcuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Arcuri does no damage.
Arcuri throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with an outside leg kick.
Barbo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Phil Arcuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arcuri.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Arcuri misses the target.
It looked like Barbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arcuri.
Barbo feints and then cracks Arcuri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arcuri down.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arcuri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbo defends it well.
Arcuri takes one to the side of the head.
Barbo lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Barbo. No joy for Arcuri on that attempt.
Arcuri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barbo.
Arcuri misses with an uppercut.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Barbo throws a lazy body kick
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo thumps Arcuri with a low kick.
Arcuri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbo, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#768 Curry v Spike
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Arcuri misses with a straight left.
Arcuri punishes Hoppe's body with a nice straight punch.
Arcuri scores with a hook.
Arcuri lands a nice shot that snaps Hoppe's head back.
Arcuri throws a looping overhand right but Hoppe ducks down to avoid it.
Arcuri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hoppe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arcuri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoppe thinking.
Hoppe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Arcuri finds it's way through Hoppe's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arcuri.
Hoppe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Arcuri misses.
Hoppe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoppe is just out of range.#T1#
Hoppe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arcuri.
Arcuri connects with a single shot there.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Hoppe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arcuri managing to block the knees to the body from Hoppe. #TD#
Hoppe pulls guard. #SUB#
Arcuri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoppe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arcuri has managed to get both his arms back between Hoppe's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Hoppe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Arcuri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hoppe looking for a guillotine here but Arcuri defends easily. #SUB#
Hoppe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arcuri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Hoppe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arcuri defends it easily.
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoppe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arcuri is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoppe has wrist control.
Arcuri lands a couple of digs.
Arcuri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoppe is keeping the position for now.
Hoppe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arcuri is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoppe has wrist control.#SUB#
Hoppe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arcuri defends well.
Hoppe is trying to control the position but Arcuri postures up. #T3##SUB#
Arcuri is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hoppe has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Arcuri is looking to defend but Hoppe has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Arcuri! Hoppe pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Arcuri taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hans Hermann Hoppe!
After the fight, Hans Hermann Hoppe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#764 Sonnen v Wrexham
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1##CL#
Cook closes the distance and clinches.
Arcuri can't find room to land a body shot as Cook controls the action.
Arcuri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cook walks away with a smile on his face. Arcuri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arcuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cook doesn't seem bothered though.
Arcuri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arcuri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Cook clinches with his opponent.
Arcuri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Cook has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cook.
Arcuri lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Cook on the inside.
Cook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arcuri has him pressed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Arcuri 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.
Arcuri drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cook pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arcuri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cook.
Cook throws a shot to the body. #KD#
Cook sends Arcuri crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cook is motioning to the referee to let Arcuri up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Arcuri is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Phil Arcuri has been cut.#CL#
Cook gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arcuri is still on wobbly legs! Can Cook finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arcuri.
Arcuri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
Arcuri seems to have recovered his senses.
Cook misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Cook scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cook blocking some punches.
Cook lands a left hand.
Cook wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arcuri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cook just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bob Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Arcuri.
Arcuri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arcuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Cook.
Cook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards. #BC#
Cook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cook cracks Arcuri on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Arcuri falls backwards against the cage. Cook follows up with more strikes that drop Arcuri to his knees. Cook keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Arcuri! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Cook!
A relieved looking Bob Cook thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#761 Imbula v Wrexham
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Kane is looking to score with low kicks.
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Kane throws a chopping leg kick but Arcuri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Kane instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arcuri.
Kane lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Arcuri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arcuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arcuri's elbow.
Arcuri throws an elbow that misses.
Kane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arcuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kane's elbow.
Arcuri takes a shot to the head.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Arcuri.
A head punch on the inside from Arcuri fails to land.
Arcuri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Arcuri tries to throw a body punch but Kane avoids it by throwing Arcuri back against the cage.
Arcuri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arcuri scores a nice knee to the body.
Kane misses with an elbow over the top.
Arcuri lands with a light punch inside.
Kane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
Arcuri lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kane as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kane.
Arcuri blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Kane throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Arcuri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arcuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kane.
Kane lands a nice elbow.
Still in the clinch, Arcuri scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A short uppercut from Kane.
Arcuri presses Kane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arcuri misses with the head strike.
Kane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arcuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kane. #CUT#
It looks like Phil Arcuri has been cut.
Kane pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arcuri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
Kane lands a left hand.
Arcuri is trying to drag Kane to the mat but Kane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kane misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kane on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arcuri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arcuri.
Kane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Arcuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arcuri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arcuri has a couple of punches blocked by Kane.
Kane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arcuri blocks an elbow strike from Kane.
Kane throws a head punch that misses.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as Arcuri controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Arcuri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kane blocking some punches.
Kane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arcuri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arcuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arcuri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arcuri throws a head punch that misses.
Arcuri takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Arcuri.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Arcuri.
Arcuri can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arcuri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcuri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arcuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kane lands a nice shot to the body.
Kane lands with a right to the head.
Kane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arcuri lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Kane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kane blocks the elbow strike.
Arcuri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arcuri tries to work over Kane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
Arcuri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kane lands a hook that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arcuri lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arcuri.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Arcuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Arcuri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arcuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
A quick step to the side and Kane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Arcuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kane was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcuri.
Kane tries to clinch but Arcuri is having none of it.
Harry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane misses with a wild combination.
Good work by Arcuri as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kane. #TD2#
Arcuri shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Kane manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane tries to clinch there but Arcuri circles away.
Arcuri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arcuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Arcuri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kane. Kane obviously looking to wear him down.
Harry Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcuri checks a low kick from Kane.
Some bone on bone action there as Arcuri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane tried to counter with a leg kick but Arcuri avoided it.
Arcuri throws a big shot that misses.
Kane tries to counter by clinching up but Arcuri breaks away and moves out of range.
Arcuri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kane rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Kane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arcuri gets through Kane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kane scores with a hook to the body.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arcuri.
Kane lands a left hand.
Kane misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Arcuri fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Kane.
A body shot lands from Kane.
Kane lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arcuri lands with a right to the head.
Arcuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Arcuri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kane lands with a straight right. Arcuri didn't see that one coming.
Arcuri dives in for a single leg takedown but Kane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arcuri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kane wants to clinch.
Arcuri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kane swivels and escapes.
Kane wants to clinch up but Arcuri keeps it at a distance.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arcuri shoots in looking for a takedown but Kane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arcuri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harry Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Arcuri.
Kane misses with a body shot. #T3#
Kane misses with a series of wild punches.
Kane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Arcuri.
Kane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arcuri.
Kane lands with a shot to the body.
Arcuri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Kane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arcuri throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
Kane scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arcuri. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arcuri counters with an inside leg kick.
Kane moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arcuri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Kane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Kane tries to clinch but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane throws a lazy uppercut
letting Arcuri counter with a right hand.
Arcuri moves away from the strike by Kane.
Kane is looking to clinch.
Kane misses with a leg kick
and Arcuri counters with a right hand to the body.
Arcuri lands the left hand.
Kane throws a hook but Arcuri blocks it.
Kane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Kane.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Arcuri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arcuri lands with a straight right. Kane didn't see that one coming.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arcuri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil Arcuri's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by Arcuri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arcuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arcuri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arcuri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kane is able to avoid easily.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arcuri misses with a low kick.
Kane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kane avoids the body shot from Arcuri.
Kane throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arcuri.
Arcuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Kane tries to sprawl but Arcuri drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kane kicks off Arcuri and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane is looking to slow Arcuri down with leg kicks.
Arcuri cracks a nice hook into Kane's ribs.
Arcuri moves out of range of the leg kick from Kane.
No luck for Arcuri with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane connects with a leg kick. Arcuri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arcuri shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
Arcuri drops his hands momentarily and Kane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arcuri or perhaps it was just good defense by Kane, which made it look bad.
Harry Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Arcuri.
Arcuri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arcuri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Kane checks it.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Arcuri.
Kane throws a head kick that half lands.
Kane cracks the inside of Arcuri's front leg.
Kane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#
Arcuri is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Kane as Arcuri shoots in.
Arcuri is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Kane.
Harry Kane is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arcuri.
Kane throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Arcuri crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harry Kane!
Harry Kane bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#757 DeNeville v Dassler
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Arcuri looks to throw the jab but Hoppe is out of range.
Hoppe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arcuri misses with a hook.
Arcuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arcuri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoppe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arcuri connects with a right hand. Hoppe shakes it off.
Arcuri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Hoppe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Arcuri looking for submissions off his back.
Arcuri manages to get to full guard.
Hoppe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1##SUB#
Arcuri has his feet on Hoppe's thighs here. He's pushed Hoppe off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hoppe screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GAMMA#753 DeNeville v Okah 2
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Ramos throws a shot to the body.
Ramos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ramos walks into a stiff left hand from Arcuri.
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
Ramos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arcuri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Arcuri.
Ramos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arcuri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Arcuri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arcuri seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Arcuri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramos 's sensitive parts.
Arcuri throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ramos 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.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Arcuri feinted with a counter takedown.
Ramos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's 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!
Ramos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arcuri throws a low kick but Ramos moves out of range easily.
Ramos swinging wildly here.
Ramos throws an overhand right that lands on Arcuri's shoulder, as Arcuri tries to avoid the shot.
Ramos cracks Arcuri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Arcuri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arcuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ramos darts in and clinches Arcuri up against the cage.
Ramos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arcuri is keeping busy.
Ramos can't find room to land a body shot as Arcuri controls the action.
Ramos can't get the takedown.
Ramos blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Arcuri.
Ramos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arcuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri digs a right hand underneath Ramos 's ribcage. Ramos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ramos misses with some punches. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arcuri.
Arcuri presses Ramos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arcuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos can't get the takedown.
Ramos blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramos blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos lands with a light punch inside.
Arcuri tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Arcuri back against the cage.
Arcuri working aggressively here.
Ramos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arcuri misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ramos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ramos throws an elbow that misses.
Ramos wants to take the fight to the mat but Arcuri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos .
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ramos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arcuri's brow.
A short right from Arcuri on the inside.
Arcuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramos 's elbow. #T3#
Ramos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Arcuri lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arcuri.
Arcuri avoids a wild elbow strike from Ramos .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramos .
Arcuri can't find room to land a body shot as Ramos controls the action.
Ramos blocking some punches.
Ramos stalling the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Arcuri.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Arcuri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramos blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Arcuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arcuri misses with some punches.
Arcuri goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Arcuri gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcuri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramos is looking to control Arcuri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramos avoid being mounted?#T4#
Ramos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ramos gets full guard.
Arcuri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully.
Ramos is trying to control the position but Arcuri postures up.
Arcuri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arcuri connects with a couple of short punches.
Arcuri 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.
Ramos controls Arcuri momentarily but Arcuri frees himself. #SUB2#
Ramos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arcuri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arcuri won't allow Ramos to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ramos moves forwards but Arcuri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramos looks to land a left hand but Arcuri moved out of range nicely.
Arcuri staying out of range there.
Ramos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arcuri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arcuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arcuri misses with a looping left.
Arcuri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramos can do to turn this around?
Ramos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tony Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcuri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arcuri cracks a nice hook into Ramos 's ribs.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Ramos .
Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arcuri.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramos ! But no joy.
Arcuri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos tries for a takedown but Arcuri circles away easily
and Arcuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Arcuri tries to keep at a distance but Ramos has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Ramos taking a breather. #BC2#
Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramos connects with a body shot that sends Arcuri's belly button to the back.
Ramos avoids the body shot from Arcuri.
Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Arcuri ducks down to avoid it.
Ramos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramos lands a really nice looking cross but Arcuri seems unphased.
Arcuri throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos looks to throw the jab but Arcuri is out of range.
Arcuri throws a leg kick which misses Ramos 's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramos tries to avoid it.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramos is defended easily by Arcuri.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Tony Ramos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Arcuri.
Arcuri takes a swing at Ramos 's ribcage but misses.
Ramos with the counter takedown but Arcuri avoids it easily.
Ramos misses with the combination.
Ramos slaps away a takedown attempt from Arcuri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramos shoots in and drives through. Arcuri sprawls well.
Arcuri is looking to counter punch.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by Arcuri.
Arcuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Arcuri lands a jab.
Arcuri misses with a wild body shot.
Arcuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arcuri 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 Ramos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Ramos sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arcuri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramos misses with a hook. Arcuri ducked under it nicely.
Arcuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos .
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Arcuri.
Ramos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arcuri.
Arcuri lands with a right hand.
Ramos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arcuri staying out of range there.
Arcuri swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Arcuri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramos .
Ramos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arcuri.
Ramos misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Ramos .#T4#
Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Arcuri ducks down to avoid it.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Ramos . Those never looked like landing.
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Ramos misses with a body punch
and Arcuri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arcuri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arcuri.
Ramos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arcuri swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcuri throws an off balance right hand
and Ramos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramos throws a lazy uppercut
and Arcuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arcuri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arcuri misses with a shot to the body
and Ramos counters with a straight right hand.
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 Phil Arcuri will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramos throws a nice looking combination but Arcuri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Arcuri.
A big left from Arcuri misses.
A jab from Ramos misses.
It looked like Arcuri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramos .
Arcuri slips a straight right by Ramos .
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Ramos .
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Arcuri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arcuri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Arcuri scores with a takedown into Ramos 's guard.
Ramos keeping full guard, as Arcuri tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri pushing down on Ramos 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ramos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arcuri. #T1#
Ramos trying to hold on to Arcuri's head to control him but Arcuri postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ramos tries to hold on but Arcuri pushes him away. #SUB#
Arcuri working for a guillotine from mount but Ramos is in no mood to give up.
Ramos working to try and regain half guard.
Ramos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ramos tries to get to full guard but Arcuri has control of the leg. #T2#
Ramos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arcuri trying to control the action but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Arcuri drops an elbow to the side of Ramos 's head.
Ramos is looking for a sweep. Arcuri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arcuri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arcuri drops an elbow to the side of Ramos 's head.
Arcuri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ramos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ramos gets back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ramos is looking for a triangle here but Arcuri uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Arcuri has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ramos !
A nice elbow there by Arcuri.
Arcuri landing shots from mount.
Arcuri landing punches. #ROC#
Ramos is rocked!
Arcuri loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ramos scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Arcuri land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Arcuri stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#748 Bubba v Sissypants
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arcuri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cook - the referee stops the clock and Arcuri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cook. Arcuri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arcuri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Arcuri.
Arcuri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cook scores with a jab.
Arcuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcuri.
Cook walks into a stiff left hand from Arcuri.
Arcuri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cook on the side of the head.
Arcuri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cook stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arcuri.
Cook misses with a combination
and Arcuri counters with a right hand to the body.
Cook takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arcuri, as that shot connected.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
Cook throws a hook to the side of Arcuri's head but Arcuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1##CL2#
Cook darts in and clinches Arcuri up against the cage.
Cook tries to break the clinch but Arcuri is controlling the position.
Cook digs a right hand underneath Arcuri's ribcage. Arcuri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cook throws an elbow but it misses.
Arcuri has a couple of punches blocked by Cook.
Arcuri misses with some punches.
Arcuri misses with some punches.
Arcuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri dodges an elbow strike from Cook.
Arcuri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Cook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arcuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Cook looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cook motions for Arcuri to come forward. Cook throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Arcuri slips the punch.
Good work by Cook as he checks the leg kick.
Arcuri lands a body shot.
Arcuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcuri throws a shot from downtown. Cook moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Cook closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcuri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cook lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Arcuri fails to land.
Arcuri working aggressively here.
Arcuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Arcuri manages to pull guard.
Arcuri has Cook pulled in close to control his posture.
Arcuri wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Arcuri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arcuri holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Cook won't allow Arcuri to sweep him here.
Arcuri has Cook pulled in close to control his posture.
Cook looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arcuri is proving hard to escape from.
Arcuri wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Arcuri has his foot on Cook's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cook works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Arcuri working for a triangle but Cook defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cook trying to control the position from guard on top but Arcuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Arcuri looking for a guillotine here but Cook defends easily. #SUB#
Arcuri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arcuri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cook manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cook walks into a stiff left hand from Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Arcuri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arcuri connects with a crisp jab.
Arcuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a low kick.
Cook misses with a few strikes there.
Phil Arcuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Cook 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.
Arcuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arcuri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cook can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook throws a low kick, looking for Arcuri's leg but Arcuri calmly moves out of range.
Cook ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Arcuri blocks the low kick.
A jab from Cook finds it's way through Arcuri's defenses.
Arcuri is looking to wear down Cook with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Cook works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cook ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arcuri misses with a lunging right hand
and Cook counters with a crisp right that sends Arcuri to the canvas! Cook follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Cook!
During a confident post fight interview, Bob Cook thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#745 DeNeville v Benny
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Arcuri staying out of range there.
Lamb 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.
Darren Lamb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arcuri. Lamb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arcuri throws an overhand right that lands on Lamb's shoulder, as Lamb tries to avoid the shot.
Lamb misses with a wild body shot.
Lamb scores with a decent looking hook.
Lamb throws a shot from downtown. Arcuri moves away and avoids it.
Lamb scores with a body shot.
Arcuri connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Lamb coming out on top.
Lamb cracks Arcuri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lamb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Lamb misses the shot to the body.
Arcuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Darren Lamb has been cut.
Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamb.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamb misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
The fighters circling - Lamb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arcuri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lamb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arcuri.
Lamb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arcuri.
Arcuri moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLamb.
Arcuri lands with a nice body punch.
Lamb dips to his left and cracks Arcuri with an uppercut!
Lamb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Arcuri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamb dives in for a single leg takedown but Arcuri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arcuri moves away from the strike by Lamb.
Arcuri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arcuri tries to land a leg kick but Lamb saw it coming and moves away.
Arcuri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lamb drops his hands momentarily and Arcuri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamb is just out of range.
Arcuri catches Lamb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lamb keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arcuri lands a body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arcuri connects with a leg kick. Lamb looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lamb throws a body punch but Arcuri moves out of range.
Lamb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arcuri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arcuri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamb lands a jab to Arcuri's midsection.
Nice body punch from Lamb.
Lamb throws a body punch but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri lands a nice looking body shot.
Arcuri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lamb under the eye.
Arcuri punishes Lamb's body with a nice straight punch.
Lamb misses with a looping right.
Arcuri with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamb.
Arcuri looks to throw the jab but Lamb is out of range.
And Lamb tries to counter it with a takedown but Arcuri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lamb thuds his shin into the meat of Arcuri's side.#TD#
Arcuri is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lamb's half guard.
Arcuri frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamb is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Arcuri connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Arcuri raining down hammerfists from mount.
Arcuri sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamb is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Arcuri fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've been hearing good reports from Arcuri's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lamb is trying desperately to improve position.
Arcuri wants to control the pace but Lamb is squirming around nicely.
Arcuri lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lamb hang on?
Arcuri with a couple of short strikes.
Lamb can't escape the position.
Arcuri breaks from Lamb's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Lamb is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Lamb's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lamb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Arcuri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phil Arcuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Arcuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lamb! But no joy.
Arcuri lands a nice looking body kick.#TD#
Lamb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arcuri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arcuri passes into half guard.
Arcuri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri prevents Lamb from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcuri is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Arcuri throwing shots but Lamb is blocking nicely.
Arcuri with the ground and pound but Lamb uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Arcuri tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamb is retaining full guard.
Lamb controls Arcuri momentarily but Arcuri frees himself.
Arcuri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamb is keeping the position for now.
Arcuri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arcuri's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lamb is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Arcuri looking for subs off his back but Lamb has passed one foot through into half guard.
Arcuri controlling the position well.
Lamb working over Arcuri with some ground and pound. Arcuri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arcuri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lamb 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.
Arcuri taking some punishment here, with Lamb in his half guard. #T3#
Arcuri trying to hold on to Lamb's head to control him but Lamb postures up.
Lamb is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Arcuri gets full guard.#SUB#
Arcuri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lamb preventing the sweep.
Arcuri trying to keep a closed guard but Lamb is proving a slippery customer. #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.#SUB#
Arcuri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lamb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lamb is looking to work some ground and pound but Arcuri has wrist control.
Lamb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Arcuri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lamb lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Arcuri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamb looking to pass the guard.
Arcuri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darren Lamb's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Arcuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arcuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lamb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Lamb shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Arcuri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lamb.
Arcuri tries to roll over but Lamb keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arcuri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lamb passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Lamb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arcuri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lamb. #T1#
Lamb thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arcuri's head.
Lamb slips a nice elbow through Arcuri's hands, connecting with Arcuri's forehead.
Lamb lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arcuri works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arcuri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lamb is aware though and is defending well.
Lamb lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Arcuri working for a triangle but Lamb defends it easily. #T2#
Lamb lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Darren Lamb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamb postures up and lands a big shot to Arcuri's brow.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lamb throwing strikes but missing.
Lamb being controlled here momentarily.
Lamb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arcuri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Lamb makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arcuri looking to control.
Lamb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arcuri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lamb. #SUB#
Arcuri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lamb defends it easily.
Lamb throws a big elbow that misses.
Lamb is looking to advance position but Arcuri has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Arcuri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lamb is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Phil Arcuri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Lamb is squirming around, avoiding Arcuri's attempts to control the action.
Arcuri connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Arcuri breaks from Lamb's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lamb is desperately trying to improve his position but Arcuri has a good base and remains in mount.
Arcuri postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lamb looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arcuri with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcuri looking to control but Lamb is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phil Arcuri.
Well Arcuri 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Darren Lamb had this to say: 'Baaaaaa... Baaaaaa... Baaaaa... Shit, someone backstage put acid in my drink. I thought I was a lamb.'.

Event: GAMMA#739 Keenan v Legions
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Verbeek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arcuri has time to react.
Arcuri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arcuri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Verbeek just misses with a punch to the body.
Arcuri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Verbeek sprawls and moves away.
Arcuri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Verbeek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.
Arcuri throws a low kick but Verbeek moves out of range easily. #TD#
Arcuri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Verbeek's guard.
Arcuri wants to control from the top but Verbeek keeps moving.
Arcuri throws an elbow that misses. Verbeek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Arcuri's guard. Nice move by Verbeek!#REVB#
Verbeek trying to control but Arcuri is working from the bottom.
Verbeek is stalling in the full guard.
Arcuri looking to control. #T1##SUB#
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Verbeek is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Arcuri looking for a guillotine here but Verbeek defends easily.
Arcuri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Arcuri is looking for a triangle but Verbeek pushes his legs off easily.
Arcuri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Verbeek is aware though and is defending well.
Verbeek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Verbeek advances position into side control!
Arcuri tries to improve position but can't.
Verbeek working away.
Arcuri is looking to regain half guard here but Verbeek keeps moving and retains side control.
Arcuri is being controlled here. #T3#
Arcuri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Verbeek's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Verbeek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Verbeek is thwarting Arcuri's attempts to control the position.
Verbeek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Verbeek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arcuri wants to slow Verbeek down by chopping away at his legs.
Verbeek looks for the body kick but Arcuri saw that one coming.
Arcuri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arcuri throws out a loose jab but Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A shot to the body from Verbeek misses
and Arcuri counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Arcuri misses its intended target.
Verbeek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arcuri has time to react.
Verbeek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arcuri. Verbeek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arcuri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcuri misses with a straight left.
Verbeek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Verbeek.
Jab, jab by Verbeek - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verbeek takes a swing at Arcuri's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arcuri misses with a body shot
and Verbeek makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Arcuri really felt that one!
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Arcuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arcuri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Verbeek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arcuri.
Verbeek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verbeek slips a straight right by Arcuri.
Verbeek misses with a left hand
and Arcuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verbeek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arcuri throws a shot from downtown. Verbeek moves away and avoids it.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses
and Arcuri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri has a takedown stuffed.
Verbeek swings for the body but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arcuri stuns Verbeek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pat Verbeek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verbeek tries to clinch but Arcuri moves out of range. #T1#
Arcuri lands with a nice body punch.
Verbeek clobbers Arcuri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy left from Verbeek finds it's target.
Pat Verbeek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verbeek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Verbeek blocks a jab.
Verbeek misses with a lunging right hand
and Arcuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verbeek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arcuri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arcuri ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Verbeek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arcuri slips a jab from Verbeek.
Arcuri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arcuri blocks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcuri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verbeek throws out the jab.
Arcuri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Arcuri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verbeek loads up on a big right hand but Arcuri slips the punch.
Verbeek looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Verbeek defending well as Arcuri loads up on a big left hand.
Verbeek scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arcuri in his tracks.
Verbeek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pat Verbeek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcuri thuds his right hand into Verbeek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Verbeek throws a hook but Arcuri blocks it.
Arcuri checks a low kick from Verbeek.
Verbeek throws out a loose jab but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verbeek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arcuri can pounce on him.
Verbeek's corner calls for a 1-2. Verbeek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Verbeek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Verbeek moves out of range. #T3##TD#
Arcuri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arcuri showed some decent athleticism there.
Arcuri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Verbeek with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arcuri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Verbeek defending well though.
Verbeek is trying to get back to full guard.
Arcuri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arcuri trying to control from half guard but Verbeek is working away.
Arcuri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Arcuri prevents Verbeek from improving his position.
Arcuri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Verbeek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcuri slips a nice elbow through Verbeek's hands, connecting with Verbeek's forehead.
Arcuri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Verbeek defending well though.
Arcuri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arcuri 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.
Verbeek tries to get to full guard but Arcuri has control of the leg.
Arcuri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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 Phil Arcuri will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Verbeek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arcuri is looking to chop away at Verbeek's legs.
Arcuri thuds a left hand into Verbeek's body.
Verbeek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Verbeek thumps Arcuri with a low kick.
Verbeek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arcuri.
Arcuri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verbeek.
Verbeek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verbeek. That's going to slow Arcuri down.
Arcuri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Verbeek.
Verbeek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arcuri is out of range.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
As Verbeek backs away, Arcuri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Arcuri looks to land a left hand but Verbeek moved out of range nicely.
Verbeek was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1##CL2#
Verbeek rushes Arcuri and presses him up against the cage.
Arcuri prevents a body shot from Verbeek.
Arcuri prevents a body shot from Verbeek.
Arcuri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arcuri working aggressively here.
Verbeek tries to work over Arcuri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Verbeek. #TD#
Arcuri jumps into guard, dragging Verbeek to the mat.
Verbeek stands and throws Arcuri's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Verbeek working away.
Arcuri is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcuri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Phil Arcuri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Arcuri is trying to control but can't.
Verbeek trying to control from half guard but Arcuri is working away.
Arcuri trying to control here.
Arcuri is trying to get back to full guard.
Arcuri wants to control but Verbeek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arcuri is looking for a sweep. Verbeek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arcuri is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Verbeek controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Arcuri is looking to control Verbeek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arcuri avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Verbeek scores with a jab. Arcuri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arcuri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Verbeek lands a leg kick that knocks Arcuri off balance momentarily.
Arcuri cracks the inside of Verbeek's front leg.
Arcuri throws a hook but Verbeek blocks it.
Arcuri scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Verbeek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arcuri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Verbeek - the referee stops the clock and Arcuri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Verbeek. Arcuri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Verbeek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arcuri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verbeek. Verbeek obviously looking to wear him down.
Verbeek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arcuri at a distance.
Verbeek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek stuns Arcuri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Verbeek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Verbeek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Verbeek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arcuri's sensitive parts.
Verbeek thuds a left hand into Arcuri's body.
Arcuri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Verbeek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arcuri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Verbeek as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Verbeek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Verbeek 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Verbeek!
Pat Verbeek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Phil Arcuri was interviewed post fight and said 'IQ 132'.

Event: GC 246
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Arcuri is out of range.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Arcuri.
Rydeland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good standup being displayed there by Arcuri as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Rydeland as he checks the leg kick.
Arcuri lands with a shot to the body.
Rydeland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phil Arcuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcuri throws a combination that misses
and Arcuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rydeland 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rydeland avoids the body shot from Arcuri.
Arcuri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.#T1#
Rydeland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rydeland misses with a right hand
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydeland digs a good body shot into Arcuri's ribs.
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydeland manages to avoid it.
Arcuri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rydeland is out of range and Arcuri settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Rydeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arcuri lands with a shot to the body.
Arcuri blocks a jab.
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
Arcuri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Arcuri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
John Rydeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcuri lands a jab to Rydeland's midsection.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Rydeland lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Rydeland misses.
A little feinted left hand from Arcuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arcuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arcuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Rydeland sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arcuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arcuri swings widly with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a straight right hand.
Rydeland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arcuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rydeland scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Arcuri is rocked!
Rydeland misses the body punch
and Arcuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland throws a counter combo.
A slow jab from Rydeland misses its intended target.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Rydeland is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arcuri with a body shot.
Rydeland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arcuri shoots in for a takedown but Rydeland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rydeland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arcuri. Arcuri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rydeland throws out a loose jab but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland digs a good body shot into Arcuri's ribs.
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arcuri.
Arcuri is looking to counter punch.
Rydeland misses with a straight left.
Arcuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Arcuri works Rydeland's body with a nice hook.
Arcuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Arcuri is looking to counter punch.
Arcuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rydeland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arcuri lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland moves out of range as Arcuri strikes.
Rydeland throws out a counter right but Arcuri avoids it with no problem.
Arcuri throws the left hand but Rydeland avoids the punch easily.
Rydeland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arcuri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arcuri throws a poor cross that misses
and Rydeland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arcuri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Phil Arcuri 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#
The crowd cheers as Rydeland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arcuri doesn't seem phased though.
Arcuri walks into a left hand.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Rydeland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arcuri misses with a looping right.
Arcuri is looking to wear down Rydeland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Rydeland misses the target.
As Rydeland backs away, Arcuri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Phil Arcuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Arcuri.
The fighters circling - Rydeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arcuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcuri.
A little jabbing left from Rydeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland jabs Arcuri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arcuri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcuri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Rydeland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arcuri defending well as Rydeland loads up on a big left hand.
Arcuri cracks Rydeland with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rydeland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arcuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arcuri scores with a shot to the body.
Rydeland takes a swing at Arcuri's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Rydeland.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Rydeland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Arcuri slips under a jab.
Rydeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
A good leg kick by Arcuri.
Rydeland stuns Arcuri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland slips a jab from Arcuri.
Rydeland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arcuri.
Arcuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcuri.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arcuri.
Arcuri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rydeland connects with a body shot.#T3#
Arcuri lands a glancing blow to the side of Rydeland's head.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arcuri 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 Rydeland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rydeland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arcuri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arcuri misses with a hook. Rydeland ducked under it nicely.
Arcuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rydeland at a distance.
Arcuri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arcuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
Arcuri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rydeland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arcuri motions for Rydeland to come forward. Arcuri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rydeland looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Rydeland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rydeland misses with a hook
and Arcuri counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Arcuri feints and as Rydeland raises his hands in defense, Arcuri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcuri postures up in Rydeland's guard and throws a big left but Rydeland blocks it. #SUB2#
Rydeland is looking for a triangle but Arcuri pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Rydeland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arcuri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arcuri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arcuri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rydeland's head.
Arcuri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rydeland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arcuri throws a hook but Rydeland avoids it easily.
Arcuri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rydeland defends well and Arcuri ends up having to push Rydeland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rydeland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arcuri.
Rydeland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Arcuri throws a lazy uppercut
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arcuri lands a head shot.
Arcuri misses with a hook.#T1#
Rydeland works Arcuri's body with a nice hook.
Rydeland scores with a jab. Arcuri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arcuri ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Rydeland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arcuri misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Rydeland.
Rydeland loads up on a big right hand but Arcuri slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Arcuri.
Arcuri lands a slapping body shot.
Arcuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydeland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Arcuri blocks a jab.
Arcuri has his takedown stuffed
and Rydeland counters with a right hand to the body.
Rydeland moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri tests Rydeland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Arcuri is out of range.
Rydeland loads up on a big right hand but Arcuri slips the punch.
A cross from Rydeland lands.
Arcuri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcuri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rydeland on the side of the head.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Rydeland misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Arcuri counters with a single leg into guard. Rydeland didn't expect that.
Rydeland wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rydeland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arcuri advances to half guard.
Arcuri is looking to advance position but Rydeland won't allow it.
Arcuri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Arcuri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Arcuri slips a nice elbow through Rydeland's hands, connecting with Rydeland's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rydeland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arcuri 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.
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rydeland keeping full guard, as Arcuri tries to pass.
Arcuri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rydeland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arcuri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcuri throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Rydeland.
Well Arcuri 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Arcuri!
A very excited looking Phil Arcuri 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: Gc 240
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Murray gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Arcuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Murray misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Arcuri changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murray looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Murray is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Arcuri asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Arcuri wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murray , who protects the arm well.
Murray is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Murray 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Murray has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Arcuri scoring with strikes but Murray is staying in there.
Murray is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Arcuri working the ground and pound effectively.
Murray squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Arcuri scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Murray 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Arcuri raining down shots from the mount!
Murray wants to get back to his feet.
Arcuri working Murray over with strikes here.
Arcuri working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcuri working the ground and pound effectively. #T2#
Arcuri is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Murray 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Arcuri trying to control but Murray is having none of it.
Arcuri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murray is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Arcuri tries to control but Murray wriggling away.
My spies in Runts Academy inform me that Arcuri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Murray is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arcuri lands a big elbow.
Arcuri putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Murray is rocked!
Arcuri postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Murray out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Arcuri goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Phil Arcuri!
In his post fight interview, Phil Arcuri started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 232
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Corson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Arcuri counter with a right hand.
Corson just misses with a punch to the body.
Corson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Corson takes a swing at Arcuri's ribcage but misses.
Arcuri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arcuri throws a lazy right hand but Corson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arcuri throws a looping overhand right but Corson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Corson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corson.
Some wild striking there from Corson.
Arcuri scores with a hook to the body. Corson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corson misses with a lunging right hand
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Corson.
Corson misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Arcuri closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arcuri lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Arcuri trying to control but Corson is working from the bottom.
Arcuri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arcuri throws a strike but Corson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Arcuri isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Corson stacks Arcuri on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Corson!
Corson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Arcuri is looking to regain half guard here but Corson keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Arcuri tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Corson controlling his opponent.
Arcuri is desperately trying to improve his position but Corson has a good base and remains in mount.
Corson controlling from mount.
Arcuri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arcuri is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Corson controlling the pace for now.
Arcuri wants to hold on but Corson pushes him away.
Arcuri is desperately trying to improve his position but Corson has a good base and remains in mount.
Arcuri tries to hold on but Corson pushes him away.
Corson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arcuri is looking to improve his position but Corson isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Corson controlling his opponent.
Arcuri wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Corson tries to keep control of the position but Arcuri is staying busy.
Corson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Arcuri doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arcuri is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shayne Corson 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#
Arcuri throws a series of punches but Corson moves out of range.
Corson tries to clinch up.
Corson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arcuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corson sizes up Arcuri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Phil Arcuri has been cut.
Corson misses with a wild body shot.
Corson works Arcuri's body with a nice hook.
Corson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arcuri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Corson is looking to wear down Arcuri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Arcuri misses the jab.
Corson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arcuri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corson finds it's way round the side to connect with Arcuri's head.
Arcuri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arcuri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corson throws a body punch but Arcuri moves out of range.
Corson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Corson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Corson.
Shayne Corson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcuri lands a right hook to the body.
Shayne Corson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.
Corson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arcuri can do to turn this around?
Corson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Corson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arcuri motions for Corson to come forward. Arcuri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shayne Corson is winning the standup battle so far.
Arcuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corson moves away.
Arcuri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corson under the eye.
Arcuri scores with a shot to the body.
Corson checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Arcuri misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arcuri misses with a low kick as Corson jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Corson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corson punishes Arcuri's body with a nice straight punch.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arcuri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Corson.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corson misses with a jab to the body
and Arcuri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arcuri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
Corson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arcuri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Arcuri connects with a body shot that sends Corson's belly button to the back.
A shot to the liver by Arcuri. Beautiful body shot.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Corson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Corson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arcuri's head backwards.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Arcuri throws a hook to the side of Corson's head but Corson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corson misses with a double jab
and Arcuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Corson lands a glancing blow to the side of Arcuri's head.
Corson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corson looks to clinch
and Arcuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arcuri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Arcuri just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corson misses with a wild body shot.
Corson throws a sloppy body shot
and Arcuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arcuri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arcuri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corson is out of range and Arcuri settles back down.
Arcuri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corson.
Corson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Corson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arcuri.
Corson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arcuri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arcuri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arcuri is looking to slow Corson down with leg kicks.
Corson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arcuri lands a nice looking body shot.
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 Shayne Corson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phil Arcuri's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Corson. That's going to slow Arcuri down.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corson misses with a wild body shot.
Corson throws a body kick that misses.
Corson misses with a hook to the body
and Corson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Arcuri lands.
Corson checks a leg kick.
Corson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corson thuds a left hand into Arcuri's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. Arcuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arcuri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Corson.
Arcuri appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Corson tries to clinch but Arcuri is having none of it.
Arcuri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. Arcuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arcuri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corson. #T1#
Corson lands a head shot.
Arcuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corson ducks right into an uppercut from Arcuri.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Arcuri feints the counter takedown.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Corson.
Corson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. Arcuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arcuri connects with the punch.
Corson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Corson tries a head kick but it misses.
Corson misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Corson is predictable there
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arcuri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Corson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arcuri. Arcuri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corson misses with a jab to the body
and Arcuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Arcuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arcuri.
Arcuri tries a quick counter leg kick but Corson is wise to it.
Corson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arcuri at a distance.
Arcuri misses with a hook.
Arcuri works the jab nicely.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Corson misses
and Arcuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Corson misses with a hook to the body
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corson misses with a body shot.
Corson scores with a jab to the body.
Arcuri misses with a hook. Corson ducked under it nicely.
Corson throws a solid leg kick but Arcuri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corson.#T3#
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corson misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri counters with a good low kick that Corson was not able to check.
Arcuri ducks under a wild hook from Corson.
Corson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arcuri's calf.
Corson lands a jab to the head.
Corson feints and then cracks Arcuri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arcuri down.
Corson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arcuri is looking to chop away at Corson's legs.
Arcuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corson at a distance.
Corson clobbers Arcuri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch combination from Corson misses.
Arcuri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arcuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arcuri misses with a body shot. #T4#
Corson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Arcuri stuns Corson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arcuri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Corson is looking to land body kicks.
Corson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Corson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corson misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Arcuri counters with a nice double leg into side control. Corson won't be happy with that.
Arcuri trying to control the position but Corson is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcuri creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Shayne Corson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Phil Arcuri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Arcuri swings for the body but Corson moves out of range.
Corson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Corson lands a nice shot to the body.
Arcuri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Corson walks into a jab.
Corson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arcuri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corson looks to throw the jab but Arcuri is out of range.
Arcuri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Arcuri there.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corson scores with a push kick.
Arcuri defending well as Corson loads up on a big left hand.
Corson misses with a body shot. #T1#
Corson is looking to chop away at Arcuri's legs.
Arcuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arcuri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arcuri takes a swing at Corson's ribcage but misses.
Corson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arcuri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corson.
Corson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Corson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcuri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Corson misses with a low kick.
Arcuri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arcuri throws a jab when Corson was well out of range.
Arcuri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.#T2#
A combination from Arcuri does no damage.
Corson jabs at Arcuri's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corson scores with a nice head shot.
Arcuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Arcuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arcuri's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Arcuri - just one landing.
A jab from Corson does it's job there.
Corson just misses with a punch to the body.
Corson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Arcuri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Corson throws a leg kick but Arcuri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arcuri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corson.#T3#
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
Arcuri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Arcuri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Arcuri clobbers Corson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arcuri throws a big shot that misses.
Corson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Corson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Corson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arcuri lands a really nice looking cross but Corson seems unphased.
Arcuri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Corson.
Arcuri scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Arcuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arcuri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Arcuri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arcuri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corson counters with an inside leg kick.
Corson misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arcuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Corson is just out of range.
Corson misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Corson.
Corson scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#
Arcuri is rocked!
Corson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arcuri doesn't seem bothered though.
Arcuri is still on wobbly legs! Can Corson finish him?
Corson throws a body punch but Arcuri moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Shayne Corson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phil Arcuri's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Corson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arcuri seems to have recovered his senses.
Arcuri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arcuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corson throws a leg kick
and Arcuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Corson there.
Corson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Corson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arcuri misses with a wild body shot.
Corson is looking to counter punch.
Corson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arcuri connects with an inside leg kick.
Corson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arcuri's sensitive parts.
Corson swings for the body but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corson misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Corson jabs Arcuri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corson misses with a leg kick.
Corson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arcuri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Corson. That snapped Arcuri's head back.
Corson is looking to score with low kicks.
Corson misses with a hook to the body
and Arcuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corson throws a leg kick which misses Arcuri's front leg but catches the back leg as Arcuri tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Corson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arcuri lands with a nice body punch.
Arcuri takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the body from Arcuri misses
and Corson counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Corson.
Corson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arcuri.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arcuri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corson throws a lazy uppercut
and Arcuri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Corson.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Arcuri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arcuri checks a low kick from Corson.
Arcuri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arcuri.
Corson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arcuri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arcuri swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3##TD2#
Arcuri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Corson!
Arcuri misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Arcuri swings around for an armbar but Corson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Arcuri's guard.
Arcuri trying to keep a closed guard but Corson is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Arcuri working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Corson has passed into half guard!
Arcuri wants to improve his position but Corson is controlling well.
Arcuri is not content to let Corson control the position.
Phil Arcuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Corson prevents Arcuri from improving his position.
Shayne Corson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arcuri is trying to control but can't.
Corson trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Arcuri actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Corson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shayne Corson!
Shayne Corson retains his welterweight title!
Shayne Corson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Phil Arcuri had this to say: 'IQ 132'.

Event: GC 223
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Barnkvist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnkvist connects with a right hand. Arcuri shakes it off.
Barnkvist moves in looking to clinch but Arcuri pushes him off.
Arcuri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arcuri swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnkvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.
Arcuri feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnkvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arcuri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Arcuri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnkvist.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arcuri. Barnkvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri is looking to slow Barnkvist down with leg kicks.
Barnkvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Arcuri.
Barnkvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arcuri misses with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist is looking to clinch but Arcuri is avoiding it. #T1#
Good exchange - Arcuri coming out on top.
Arcuri throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Arcuri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnkvist doesn't seem phased though.
Arcuri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Barnkvist misses.
Barnkvist feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arcuris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arcuri is defended easily by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist throws a shot from downtown. Arcuri moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barnkvist or perhaps it was just good defense by Arcuri, which made it look bad.
Arcuri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Barnkvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.
Arcuri scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Barnkvist forces Arcuri back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcuri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arcuri.
Barnkvist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.#TD#
Arcuri tightens his grip and picks Barnkvist up, before dumping him to the ground. Barnkvist manages to land in guard.
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist working a defensive guard here.
Arcuri trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Arcuri throwing strikes from guard but Barnkvist blocks nicely. #T3#
Arcuri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Arcuri controlling him for the moment.
Arcuri forces his way into half guard.
Barnkvist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist gets back to full guard.
Arcuri throws a big right hand that misses.
Arcuri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arcuri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arcuri stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
Arcuri forces his way into half guard.
Arcuri working the head and body with strikes.
Arcuri wants to pass the guard but Barnkvist is defending well.
Barnkvist tries to get to full guard but Arcuri has control of the leg.
Arcuri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnkvist is not content to let Arcuri control the position.
Arcuri prevents Barnkvist from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barnkvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Arcuri.
Barnkvist misses with an uppercut. Arcuri saw that one coming.
Barnkvist tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Arcuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Arcuri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barnkvist slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Barnkvist is sitting in close to Arcuri's body. Arcuri has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Barnkvist is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Barnkvist is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Arcuri.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 216 - A
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1#
Arcuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arcuri. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been informed that Arcuri has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arcuri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arcuri sprawls well. Arcuri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Arcuri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arcuri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Arcuri circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Arcuri misses.
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arcuri counters with an outside leg kick.
Arcuri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Arcuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Arcuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good work by Arcuri as he checks the leg kick.
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Arcuri gets caught flat footed, as Alvarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Arcuri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arcuri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Arcuri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvarez is in close to Arcuri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alvarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcuri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Arcuri looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
Alvarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arcuri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Arcuri has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvarez with a nice head shot there.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arcuri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SUB2#
Arcuri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Arcuri looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez works over Arcuri with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arcuri wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Alvarez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Arcuri to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Alvarez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Arcuri pulls down on the head and he's put Alvarez to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phil Arcuri!
After winning the bout, Phil Arcuri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Avila Alvarez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.

Event: GC 209
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Batts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arcuri. Arcuri obviously looking to wear him down.
Batts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Arcuri motions for Batts to come forward. Arcuri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batts tests Arcuri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arcuri lands a jab to Batts's midsection.
Batts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arcuri connects with a looping right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Batts 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.
Batts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arcuri. Arcuri obviously looking to wear him down.
Arcuri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Batts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Batts checks a low kick from Arcuri.
Arcuri throws an overhand right that lands on Batts's shoulder, as Batts tries to avoid the shot.
Arcuri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arcuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arcuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arcuri cracks Batts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arcuri lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Arcuri.
Batts connects with the punch.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Batts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arcuri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Batts in his tracks.
Arcuri tried to score with a low kick but Batts checks it.
Arcuri lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Batts misses.
Arcuri looks to land a combination but Batts avoids it well.
A jab from Batts misses.
A clash of legs there as Arcuri blocks the low kick.
Batts throws out a loose jab but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Batts misses with a series of wild punches.
Batts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arcuri.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arcuri. That's going to slow Batts down.
Batts cracks Arcuri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arcuri staying out of range there.#TD2#
Batts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Arcuri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Batts winds up and cracks Arcuri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arcuri trying to control here.
Batts lands with a punch from half guard.
Arcuri wants to control but Batts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arcuri is trying to get back to full guard.
Arcuri trying to control here.
Batts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Batts thows a huge punch but Arcuri dodges it nicely. #T3#
Arcuri trying to hold on to Batts's head to control him but Batts postures up.
Arcuri gets full guard.
Arcuri wants to sweep here but Batts controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batts is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Arcuri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Batts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Batts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Arcuri looking for a guillotine here but Batts defends easily.
Batts postures up in Arcuri's guard and throws a big left but Arcuri blocks it. #SUB#
Batts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Batts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Batts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Batts stands up over Arcuri, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arcuri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batts working some strikes from top position.
Batts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batts postures up in Arcuri's guard and throws a big left but Arcuri blocks it.
Arcuri working a defensive guard here.
Arcuri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Arcuri looking for a guillotine here but Batts defends easily.
Arcuri seems keen to control Batts's posture.
Batts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Batts will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Arcuri tries to work over Batts's front leg with a kick but Batts checks it.
Arcuri throws a leg kick
and Batts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arcuri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Batts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcuri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Batts's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Batts duly obliges. #ROC2#
Arcuri is rocked!#KD2#
Batts connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Arcuri to the floor! Batts dives in looking for the finish!
Oh Arcuri is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcuri is looking for a sweep. Batts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Batts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Arcuri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Batts pulls his head out easily.
Batts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arcuri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Batts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Batts's back!
Batts tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Batts working to try and regain half guard.
Arcuri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arcuri lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Batts hang on?
Batts regains half guard.
Batts is looking for a sweep. Arcuri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arcuri seems to have got his legs back now.
Arcuri is looking to take a break and control but Batts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Batts wants to improve his position but Arcuri is controlling well.
Batts is staying active underneath Arcuri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Arcuri connects with a nice short shot to Batts's temple. #SUB#
Arcuri is working for a submission of some sort.
Arcuri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Batts is holding on to half guard well.
Arcuri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arcuri drops an elbow to the side of Batts's head.
Arcuri controlling the action here.
Batts wants to get back to full guard.
Batts is still trying to improve position.
Batts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Batts wants to control but Arcuri is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Arcuri is working for a kimura but Batts is defending it quite comfortably.
Batts taking some punishment here, with Arcuri in his half guard.
Batts is pressing down on Arcuri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arcuri throwing strikes from guard but Batts blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Batts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arcuri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arcuri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arcuri wants to pass the guard but Batts is keeping the position.
Batts working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Arcuri trying to control but Batts is working from the bottom.
Arcuri postures up in Batts's guard and throws a big left but Batts blocks it.
Batts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arcuri manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batts throwing strikes but missing.
Batts with a nice head shot there.
Batts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Arcuri working for a triangle but Batts defends it easily.
Batts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arcuri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Batts 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#
A chopping leg kick lands by Arcuri.
Batts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arcuri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Peter Batts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Batts is just out of range.
Batts throws a body shot but no joy.
Arcuri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Batts - just one landing.
Arcuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batts throws a looping overhand right but Arcuri ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Arcuri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arcuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batts takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arcuri connects with an inside leg kick.
Arcuri connects with a body shot that sends Batts's belly button to the back.
Arcuri scores 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!#TD2#
Batts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arcuri did well to prevent Batts getting side control.
Arcuri gets full guard.
Batts throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Batts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arcuri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Batts stopping the sweep attempt from Arcuri.
Batts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arcuri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Batts's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcuri trying to control but Batts is working from the bottom.
Batts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Batts controlling the position.
Batts keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully.
Peter Batts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Batts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arcuri trying to control but Batts is working from the bottom.
Batts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Batts being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A good leg kick by Arcuri. #T3#
Batts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Batts throws a nice head kick!
Arcuri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Batts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arcuri ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Arcuri staying out of range there.
A low kick from Arcuri is predictable there
and Arcuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batts jabs Arcuri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arcuri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arcuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batts was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcuri.
Arcuri avoids the head kick by Batts.
Arcuri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Batts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arcuri.
Arcuri slips a jab from Batts.
Batts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phil Arcuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batts blocks a leg kick.
Arcuri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arcuri throws out a loose jab but Batts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arcuri connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot lands for Batts.
Batts feints and then cracks Arcuri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arcuri down.
Arcuri lunges at Batts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batts's hand.
Arcuri lands with an overhand left.
Batts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batts checks a low kick from Arcuri.#TD2#
Batts gets the takedown into side control.
Arcuri tries to improve position but can't.
Batts tries to advance to mount but Arcuri denies him.
Arcuri gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Batts.
Well Batts 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GC 204
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Arcuri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saarenpaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saarenpaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arcuri is out of range and Saarenpaa settles back down.
Arcuri throws a chopping leg kick but Saarenpaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Arcuri's front leg.
Saarenpaa stuns Arcuri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arcuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saarenpaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arcuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arcuri.
Arcuri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arcuri needs to keep his hands up - Saarenpaa had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook to the body. Arcuri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arcuri misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arcuri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab.
Arcuri loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.#T1#
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arcuri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saarenpaa blocks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Arcuri avoids it.
Arcuri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arcuri misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Arcuri lands the left hand.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Arcuri slips the punch.
Arcuri is looking to counter punch.
Arcuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arcuri is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Saarenpaa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Arcuri blocks it.
Arcuri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Arcuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa swinging wildly here.
Saarenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Arcuri checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
Arcuri checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa throws an off balance right hand
and Arcuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arcuri.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Arcuri's front leg but catches the back leg as Arcuri tries to avoid it.
Arcuri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arcuri.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Arcuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saarenpaa throws a lazy body kick
and Arcuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Saarenpaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arcuri.
Arcuri slips a straight right by Saarenpaa.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Arcuri avoids it with no problem.
Arcuri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it well.
Saarenpaa throws a shot from downtown. Arcuri moves away and avoids it.
Saarenpaa throws a wild body kick that Arcuri sees coming a mile off.
Arcuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Arcuri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saarenpaa stalks Arcuri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arcuri's face. Arcuri staggers backwards, shaken.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Arcuri misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arcuri with a body shot.
Arcuri throws a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa is looking to slow Arcuri down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Arcuri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arcuri.
Phil Arcuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Saarenpaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Arcuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Arcuri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saarenpaa can pounce on him.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
Arcuri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arcuri walks into a stiff left hand from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arcuri throws out the jab.
Arcuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arcuri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arcuri moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saarenpaa throws a jab when Arcuri was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Arcuri misses its target.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Arcuri avoids it easily.
Arcuri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arcuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arcuri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Saarenpaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arcuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arcuri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
Saarenpaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarenpaa, right into the meat.
Saarenpaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Arcuri will feel that in the morning.
Arcuri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Arcuri might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Arcuri throws a solid leg kick but Saarenpaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arcuri.
Saarenpaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arcuri. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arcuri 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 Saarenpaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saarenpaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarenpaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arcuri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arcuri jabs at Saarenpaa's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Arcuri works Saarenpaa's body with a nice hook.
Arcuri swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Arcuri avoids it with no problem.
Arcuri lands with a nice body punch.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Arcuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Arcuri.
Arcuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarenpaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot that sends Arcuri's belly button to the back.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arcuri checks it well.
Saarenpaa sizes up Arcuri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arcuri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arcuri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arcuri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saarenpaa with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Arcuri misses. #T2#
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but Arcuri saw that one coming.
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcuri throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arcuri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arcuri misses with a head kick.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses.
Arcuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcuri.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arcuri.
Arcuri connects with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Arcuri.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa wants to slow Arcuri down by chopping away at his legs.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a wild body shot.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Arcuri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arcuri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saarenpaa momentarily.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Arcuri lands with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa cracks Arcuri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arcuri throws a push kick but Saarenpaa slaps the foot to one side.
Saarenpaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saarenpaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arcuri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Arcuri.
Arcuri backing away here, and Saarenpaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arcuri.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arcuri throws a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa unleashes a big counter combination but Arcuri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Saarenpaa. Beautiful body shot.
Arcuri ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Arcuri checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Arcuri.
Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Arcuri connects with a right hand. Saarenpaa shakes it off.
Arcuri is looking to wear down Saarenpaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Arcuri.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Good exchange - Arcuri coming out on top.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arcuri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arcuri throws a sloppy body shot
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arcuri throws a series of punches but Saarenpaa avoids them all with ease.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Saarenpaa motions for Arcuri to come forward. Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arcuri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arcuri scores with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Arcuri's front leg.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Arcuri misses with a looping left.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arcuri.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arcuri misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarenpaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a wild body kick that Arcuri sees coming a mile off.
Saarenpaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saarenpaa thuds his right hand into Arcuri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Saarenpaa jabs Arcuri right on the nose. Arcuri blinks but takes it well.
Saarenpaa defending well as Arcuri loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saarenpaa misses the jab.
Arcuri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arcuri lands a leg kick that knocks Saarenpaa off balance momentarily.
Saarenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Arcuri ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Arcuri misses the target.
Saarenpaa jabs Arcuri right on the nose. Arcuri blinks but takes it well.
Saarenpaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Arcuri.
Saarenpaa lands an overhand right.
Arcuri digs a good hook to Saarenpaa's body.
Saarenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Arcuri misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with a looping left.#T2#
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross.
Saarenpaa thows a body kick. Arcuri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Arcuri misses with a low kick.
Arcuri takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Arcuri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arcuri misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Arcuri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa thuds a left hand into Arcuri's body.
Saarenpaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saarenpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arcuri has time to react.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Arcuri throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arcuri takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Arcuri misses with a wild body shot.
Arcuri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saarenpaa throws a front kick that sends Arcuri stumbling back into the cage.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa lands a front kick.
Saarenpaa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arcuri.
Saarenpaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arcuri misses with a body punch
and Saarenpaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saarenpaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arcuri avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
Arcuri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arcuri misses with a hook to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a solid body kick.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Arcuri backing away here, and Saarenpaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick.
Phil Arcuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A head kick from Saarenpaa lands but Arcuri takes it in his stride.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arcuri's head backwards.
Saarenpaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Arcuri is predictable there
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Arcuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Arcuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarenpaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arcuri tries a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Saarenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Arcuri misses.
Arcuri lunges at Saarenpaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saarenpaa's hand.
Arcuri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saarenpaa.
Arcuri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa lands a right hook to the body.
Arcuri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arcuri there as he acknowledges the shot.

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

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

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

Event: GC 198
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murray , right into the meat.
Arcuri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murray .
Murray throws a hook but Arcuri blocks it.
Arcuri tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arcuri misses with some punches.
Murray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Murray .
Arcuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray prevents the takedown attempt.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arcuri pushes Murray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arcuri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murray 's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arcuri.
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!
Murray lands a right hand. #T1#
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Arcuri controls the action.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
Murray blocks an elbow strike.
Arcuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray .
Murray misses with some punches.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Arcuri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arcuri.
Arcuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray 's elbow.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Arcuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Murray blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Arcuri breaks the clinch.
We've been informed that Murray has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arcuri tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it. #T2#
Arcuri is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murray lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arcuri fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murray .
Arcuri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Murray gets tackled into the cage by Arcuri. Arcuri maintains the clinch.
Murray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murray tries to work over Arcuri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arcuri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arcuri has Murray pressed against the cage, preventing Murray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arcuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray tries to work over Arcuri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray misses with some punches.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arcuri doesn't manage to clinch there - Murray circles away.
Murray takes a swing at Arcuri's ribcage but misses.
Arcuri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murray finds it's way round the side to connect with Arcuri's head. #CL#
Arcuri pushes Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Arcuri.
Murray lands an uppercut.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arcuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray . #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arcuri.
Arcuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Arcuri controls the action. #BC2#
Murray 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Arcuri clinches up with Murray and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri tries to pull guard but Murray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Arcuri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Arcuri controls the action. #BC2#
Murray 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arcuri looks to clinch
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phil Arcuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcuri tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Murray . No joy for Arcuri on that attempt.
A big right from Murray misses.
Murray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arcuri.
Some bone on bone action there as Arcuri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arcuri moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Murray 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#
Arcuri is looking to clinch.
Murray doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Arcuri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Murray .
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Arcuri.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Murray finds it's target.
Murray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arcuri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arcuri's head backwards.
Murray lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri doesn't manage to clinch there - Murray circles away.
Murray lands an overhand right.#CL#
Arcuri moves into range and clinches up with Murray .
Arcuri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murray avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray .
Murray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arcuris head. #T1#
Murray blocks a body shot from Arcuri.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Arcuri avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage. #BC2#
Murray 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arcuri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murray misses with a body kick.
Arcuri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Arcuri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arcuri tries to clinch
and Murray counters with a low kick, right behind Arcuri 's knee. #CL#
Arcuri has closed the distance and engaged Murray in a clinch.
Arcuri prevents a body shot from Murray .
Arcuri blocking some punches.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arcuri lands a right hand.
Arcuri looking for a takedown.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Arcuri. #T2#
Arcuri presses Murray against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arcuri lands with a left to the head.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Arcuri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murray s head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray .
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray .
Murray working aggressively here.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Arcuri controls the action.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Arcuri.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Arcuri.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray .
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Arcuri.
Murray is trying to force a seperation but Arcuri has the dominant position.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arcuri lands with a right to the head.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Arcuri. #T3#
Arcuri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arcuri throws an elbow but it misses.
Good body shot from Arcuri.
Arcuri takes a shot to the head.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
Murray lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arcuri.
A short right from Murray .
Murray lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Arcuri is rocked!
Arcuri lands a nice uppercut.
Arcuri misses with some punches.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Arcuri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcuri blocking some punches.
Arcuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Murray .
Murray lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcuri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arcuri has him pressed against the cage.
Murray working aggressively here.
Arcuri tries to work over Murray 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arcuri tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Arcuri back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Arcuri.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arcuri's elbow.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arcuri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murray .
Murray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arcuris head.
Arcuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arcuri's elbow.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arcuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri jumps guard but Murray stands there with Arcuri around his waist. Arcuri gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murray 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arcuri moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Arcuri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murray , right into the meat.
Arcuri tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Murray throws a solid leg kick but Arcuri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murray .#CL#
Arcuri takes the fight into the clinch.
Murray working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray avoids a wild elbow strike from Arcuri.
Arcuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray .
Arcuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri has a couple of punches blocked by Murray . #T1#
Murray misses with the head strike.
Murray misses with the head strike.
Arcuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Arcuri has a couple of punches blocked by Murray .
Murray 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arcuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Arcuri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray .
Murray works on Arcuri's body with a couple of short punches.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Arcuri.
Chad Murray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murray tries a body shot but Arcuri blocks it.
A short right from Arcuri on the inside.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Arcuri manages to break the clinch.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Arcuri is out of range. #T2#
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Arcuri.
Arcuri wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arcuri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arcuri tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
Arcuri takes one to the chin there.
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!
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Arcuri moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Arcuri clinches up against the cage.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray is trying to break the clinch but Arcuri has him pressed against the cage. #T3##TD#
Arcuri pulls guard effortlessly.
Arcuri has a closed guard, preventing Murray from standing up.
Murray wants to stand and escape but instead Arcuri has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Arcuri prevents Murray from getting back to his feet.
Arcuri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murray wants to stand but Arcuri is controlling the position.
Arcuri trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray is looking to stand up but Arcuri isn't so interested in that idea.
Phil Arcuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Arcuri trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Murray is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Arcuri presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri takes a shot to the head.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Arcuri controls his hands.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Arcuri avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
Arcuri misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray .
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Arcuri's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arcuri.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murray 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Phil Arcuri (ranked 1615 p4p, 216 weight class) and Your Name Here (ranked 3234 p4p, 396 weight class). Here is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Green Card. Your Name Here is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

176 cm
31 yrs
168 lbs

172 cm
27 yrs
164 lbs

Arcuri

Here

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Phil Arcuri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Your Name Here!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arcuri swats away the attempt to clinch by Here.
Arcuri keeps the fight on the outside.
Here fails to land the takedown.
Arcuri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Here sprawls and moves away.

Here clinches up with Arcuri and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Here tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arcuri smiles and moves away.

Arcuri has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arcuri manages to pull guard.

Arcuri throws his legs up looking for a submission but Here uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arcuri (0) vs (3) Here
Arcuri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Here off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arcuri (4) vs (3) Here
Here is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Arcuri biding his time, looking for the opening.
Here 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.
Here trying to control the position but Arcuri manages to sink in the hooks.

Arcuri patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Arcuri controlling well, preventing Here from escaping the position.

Arcuri patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Arcuri working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Here manages to reverse the position and now he's in Arcuri's guard. Nice work there by Here.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arcuri (4) vs (5) Here

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Here wants to control from the top but Arcuri keeps moving.
Here is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Here wants to pass the guard but Arcuri is keeping the position.

Here avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arcuri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Here doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Here manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arcuri keeping moving, preventing Here from controlling successfully.
Here showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Arcuri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arcuri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Arcuri looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Here passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arcuri (4) vs (8) Here
Here wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arcuri keeps working.
Here working away.
Arcuri tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcuri prevents Here from improving position.
Arcuri tries to bench press Here off him but Here keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri is working hard here to advance position.
Here content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Arcuri is trying to improve his position.
Here has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Arcuri (4) vs (10) Here
Arcuri tries to hold on but Here pushes him away.
Arcuri is looking to get to half guard.
Arcuri is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Runts Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri controls the position.
Arcuri sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Here seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arcuri is refusing to be controlled, as Here sits in half guard.

Arcuri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arcuri gets full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri keeping full guard, as Here tries to pass.

Here tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arcuri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arcuri (6) vs (13) Here

Arcuri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Arcuri looking for a submission but Here manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri looking to sit in guard and control but Here gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arcuri (6) vs (15) Here
Here stopping the sweep attempt from Arcuri.

Arcuri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Here can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Here engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Here has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Arcuri looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Here has picked Arcuri up and slammed him! Arcuri can't keep hold of the triangle and Here manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Arcuri (6) vs (18) Here
Arcuri is looking to regain half guard here but Here keeps moving and retains side control.
Here trying to control the position but Arcuri is working away.
Arcuri looking for a sweep but Here has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Arcuri (6) vs (20) Here
Here controlling the pace for now.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri wants to hold on but Here pushes him away.
Here controlling from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Here.
Arcuri is looking to get to half guard.
Here avoids the attempt from Arcuri to control.
Arcuri regains half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Here passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Arcuri (6) vs (23) Here
Here takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arcuri is looking to get to half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Here performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arcuri wants to improve his position but Here is controlling well.
Here tries to pass to full mount but Arcuri defends it.
Arcuri gets back to full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Here not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Here postures up.

Arcuri is looking for a triangle but Here pushes his legs off easily.

Arcuri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Arcuri is looking for a triangle here but Here uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arcuri (6) vs (26) Here
Here has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Arcuri!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Arcuri (6) vs (28) Here

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Here looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arcuri wants to control but Here is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Here sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Here's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Here wins on points by 28 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Your Name Here thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Santiago Gracie (ranked 5187 p4p, 539 weight class) and Phil Arcuri (ranked 1551 p4p, 213 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

183 cm
38 yrs
187 lbs

176 cm
30 yrs
168 lbs

Gracie

Arcuri

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Santiago Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Phil Arcuri!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arcuri swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Gracie rushes Arcuri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arcuri fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Gracie pushes Arcuri up against the cage in a clinch.

Arcuri lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Arcuri

Arcuri wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Arcuri wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Gracie has his foot on Arcuri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arcuri works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Arcuri
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcuri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Arcuri is retaining full guard.

Arcuri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Arcuri wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arcuri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Arcuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Arcuri working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Arcuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Arcuri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arcuri working a defensive guard here.

Arcuri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Arcuri wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Arcuri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arcuri keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arcuri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Arcuri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Arcuri is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gracie throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Arcuri's body to avoid the submission. Arcuri has instead reached around Gracie's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Arcuri arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Santiago Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '.

Event: TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Phil Arcuri (ranked 1545 p4p, 214 weight class) and The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 4751 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that The Steel Penn Alliance was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

176 cm
30 yrs
168 lbs

189 cm
40 yrs
201 lbs

Arcuri

Steel Penn Alliance

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Phil Arcuri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in and drives through. Arcuri sprawls well.

Arcuri clinches with his opponent.
Steel Penn Alliance wants a takedown.
Arcuri is working for takedown but Steel Penn Alliance is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arcuri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steel Penn Alliance fights it off and pushes away nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arcuri tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel Penn Alliance shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Arcuri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arcuri drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steel Penn Alliance 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Steel Penn Alliance shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arcuri (0) vs (2) Steel Penn Alliance
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arcuri trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn Alliance is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steel Penn Alliance avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn Alliance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arcuri is keeping the position for now.
Arcuri trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn Alliance is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn Alliance stopping the sweep attempt from Arcuri.
Arcuri trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn Alliance is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn Alliance slips nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arcuri actively working from the bottom here.
Arcuri wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arcuri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Arcuri looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Steel Penn Alliance pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Arcuri (0) vs (5) Steel Penn Alliance
Arcuri wants to hold on but Steel Penn Alliance pushes him away.
Arcuri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the pace for now.

Steel Penn Alliance jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Arcuri is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Arcuri and Steel Penn Alliance has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is staying tight to Arcuri's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take a break and control but Arcuri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arcuri is trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Arcuri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the action but Arcuri is working from the bottom.
Arcuri gets back to half guard.

Arcuri looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Arcuri 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 Steel Penn Alliance. Oh but Arcuri has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Steel Penn Alliance goes limp - he's gone! Arcuri jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMANIAK 50
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Arcuri moves in looking to clinch but Lang pushes him off.
Lang swings widly with a right hand
and Arcuri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Arcuri instigates a clinch.
Arcuri working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Lang.
Arcuri gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Arcuri.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Arcuri.
Lang blocking some punches.
A short right from Arcuri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arcuri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri blocking some punches. #T1#
Arcuri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langs head.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Arcuri digs a right hand underneath Lang's ribcage. Lang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Arcuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arcuri lands a left hand.
Lang lands with a left to the head.
Arcuri pushes Lang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri blocking some punches.
Lang pushes Arcuri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Lang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Arcuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Lang.
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!
Arcuri scores with a shoulder strike.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arcuri.
A short right from Arcuri.
We've been informed that Arcuri has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arcuri scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Arcuri.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
Lang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arcuri is working for takedown but Lang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arcuri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arcuri lands a shoulder strike.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
Arcuri tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arcuri misses with the head strike.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri working aggressively here.
Arcuri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arcuri.
Arcuri blocking some punches. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arcuris head.
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Arcuri's head.
Lang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Arcuri working aggressively here.
Arcuri presses Lang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Arcuri.
Arcuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Arcuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcuri misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Arcuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arcuri misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Arcuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Arcuri.
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!
Arcuri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Lang tries to work over Arcuri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Lang.
Lang misses with some punches.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcuri lands an uppercut.
Arcuri blocking some punches.
Arcuri blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Arcuri avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Arcuri.
Lang avoids a wild elbow strike from Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a body punch.
Lang gets through Arcuri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phil Arcuri will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Arcuri staying out of range there.
Lang missing with a left hand there. Arcuri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lang looks to land a combination but Arcuri avoids it well.
Lang misses with a left hand
and Arcuri counters with a leg kick.
Lang missing with a left hand there. Arcuri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arcuri's head.
Lang lands a nice looking body shot.
Arcuri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Lang misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arcuri.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Lang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arcuri feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Arcuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Arcuri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Arcuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arcuri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arcuri tries to clinch there but Lang circles away.
Lang connects with the punch.
Arcuri is looking to clinch but Lang is avoiding it. #CL2#
Arcuri takes the fight into the clinch.
Arcuri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arcuris head.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang prevents a body shot from Arcuri.
Arcuri has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang misses with some punches.
Arcuri blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcuri tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang misses with some punches.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Arcuri working aggressively here.
Arcuri has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Lang.
Lang lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Arcuri is rocked!
Arcuri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arcuri is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Arcuri seems to have recovered his senses.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcuri misses with an elbow strike.
Arcuri is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
David Lang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Arcuri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Arcuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arcuri cracks Lang with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lang.
Lang takes an elbow to the temple.
Arcuri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lang.
Arcuri throws a head punch that misses.
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Arcuri's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Lang. #T4#
Lang throws a big uppercut that drops Arcuri! More strikes from Lang and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Arcuri lies dazed against the cage as Lang celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang retains his welterweight title!
A victorious David Lang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMANIAK 49
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Arcuri misses with a right hand
and Knight counters with a one-two to the body.
Arcuri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Arcuri misses.
Knight tries to clinch but Arcuri is having none of it.
Arcuri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arcuri.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arcuri.
Knight misses with a takedown
and Arcuri counters with a straight right hand.
Knight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Arcuri.
Arcuri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arcuri wants to counter with a clinch but Knight pushes him away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arcuri, right into the meat.
Phil Arcuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Arcuri.
Arcuri throws out a leg kick but Knight moves out of range and Arcuri only half commits.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arcuri.
Knight drops his hands momentarily and Arcuri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knight shoots in and drives through. Arcuri sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boogie Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knight.
Arcuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Arcuri scores with a body shot.
Knight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arcuri keeps the fight on the outside.
Arcuri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knight's calf.
Knight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arcuri lands with a straight right. Knight didn't see that one coming.
Knight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knight wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Knight clinches up against the cage.
Knight blocks a body shot from Arcuri.
Knight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arcuri has him pressed against the cage.
Arcuri gets through Knight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knight blocks a body shot from Arcuri.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arcuri.
Knight can't get the takedown.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Arcuri has him pressed against the cage.
Knight blocks an elbow strike.
Arcuri throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Knight drags the fight down to the ground.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arcuri controlling from the top position. #T3#
Knight wants to stand and escape but Arcuri is having none of it.
Arcuri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arcuri controls the pace.
Arcuri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arcuri passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight taking some punishment here, with Arcuri in his half guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Arcuri slips a nice elbow through Knight's hands, connecting with Knight's forehead.#T4#
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Arcuri winds up and cracks Knight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Knight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arcuri lands a nice short elbow.
Knight is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Arcuri manages to move to mount!
Arcuri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knight is looking to escape.
Arcuri with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri dominated that round.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good shot there by Arcuri.
Knight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight fails with the takedown.
Arcuri stuffs the takedown attempt from Knight. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
Arcuri tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Arcuri.
Arcuri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phil Arcuri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arcuri lands with a hook. Knight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri moves out of range of the body kick.
Knight shoots in but Arcuri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boogie Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arcuri darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Arcuri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arcuri digs a good body shot into Knight's ribs.
Knight fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab from Arcuri.
Arcuri connects with an inside leg kick.
Knight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arcuri connects with an inside leg kick.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arcuri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arcuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arcuri connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Knight misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arcuri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Arcuri forces Knight back against the cage and clinches.
Arcuri lands an elbow that stopped Knight in his tracks for a moment.
Arcuri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arcuri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arcuri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arcuri can turn it around.#BC2#
Arcuri breaks the clinch.
Arcuri lands with a cross.
Arcuri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Arcuri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arcuri connects with a body shot.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arcuri swats away the attempt to clinch by Knight.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Arcuri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Arcuri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Arcuri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arcuri has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Arcuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight. #TD2#
Arcuri jumps guard and drags Knight to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Arcuri working a defensive guard here.
Arcuri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Arcuri wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Knight is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Arcuri dives into side control.
Knight tries to escape but Arcuri is in control. #T4#
Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Arcuri scoring with strikes.
Knight is trying to buck Arcuri off.
The strikes coming from Arcuri are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Knight is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Arcuri has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Phil Arcuri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knight prevents Arcuri from improving position.
Arcuri landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Arcuri is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Arcuri seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arcuri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knight walks into a stiff left hand from Arcuri.
Arcuri blocks a leg kick.
Knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boogie Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arcuri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donk. Arcuri catches Knight right on the button with a cross.
Knight slips a jab from Arcuri.
Good standup being displayed there by Arcuri as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Knight is rocked!#TD2#
Arcuri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knight quickly recovers to half guard.
Oh Knight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcuri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arcuri 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.
Arcuri lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Knight quite badly. Knight pulls Arcuri in close trying to recover. Arcuri postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Knight on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Knight doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Arcuri!
In his post fight interview, Phil Arcuri started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#666 Curry v Gunnar 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Ector fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ector takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ector moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arcuri misses with a hook. Ector ducked under it nicely.
Ector tries to clinch but Arcuri is having none of it.
Arcuri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ector throws a shot from downtown. Arcuri moves away and avoids it.
Ector wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ector connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arcuri. Arcuri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arcuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ector misses with a left hand
and Arcuri counters with a low kick, right behind Ector 's knee.
Ector tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arcuri is able to avoid easily.
Arcuri attempts a counter takedown but Ector avoids it well and moves away.
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arcuri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ector tries to clinch there but Arcuri circles away.
Nice defenses there by Arcuri.
Ector slips a jab from Arcuri.#CL2#
Ector rushes Arcuri and presses him up against the cage.
Arcuri scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Nice body punch from Ector - that landed with a thud.
Arcuri has a couple of punches blocked by Ector.
Arcuri misses with the head strike.
Arcuri lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Ector.
Ector avoids the elbow strike from Arcuri, against the cage.
Arcuri misses with a body punch.
Ector throws a head punch that misses.
Arcuri misses with a punch to the body.
Arcuri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arcuri misses with a punch to the body.
Arcuri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ector lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ector.
Ector throws a punch but it's blocked by Arcuri. #TD#
Arcuri has picked Ector up - he's going for a ride! Arcuri dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ector 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ector is trying to maintain the position but Arcuri is very close to passing his half guard.
Ector blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arcuri. #T2#
Ector is staying active underneath Arcuri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcuri throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ector to regain full guard.
Arcuri throws a big elbow that misses.
Ector pulls Arcuri in close to his closed guard and prevents Arcuri from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arcuri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arcuri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Arcuri is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ector is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ector has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Arcuri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Arcuri looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ector has picked Arcuri up and slammed him! Arcuri can't keep hold of the triangle and Ector manages to pass to side control!
Arcuri tries to improve position but can't.
Ector wants to control but Arcuri is keeping him busy. #T4#
Arcuri sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Arcuri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arcuri is trying to control but can't.
Arcuri manages to get to full guard.
Arcuri 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#
Arcuri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ector's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Phil Arcuri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Ector moved away.
Ector throws a lazy uppercut
and Arcuri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ector looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Arcuri lands a jab to the head.
Arcuri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ector misses with a body kick.
Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ector lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arcuri circles away quickly and effectively.
Arcuri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ector cracks Arcuri with an open hand slap.
Arcuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ector.
As Ector tries to get set, Arcuri tries to push him back and clinch up but Ector manages to avoid the attempt.
Arcuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ector at a distance.
Arcuri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ector's sensitive parts.
Ector tries to clinch but Arcuri moves away
letting Arcuri counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ector tries to clinch up but Arcuri circles away and keeps his distance.
Arcuri takes one to the chin there.
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arcuri.
Ector catches Arcuri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Ector's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arcuri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ector scrambles back to his feet.
Ector tries to clinch up.
Ector misses with a body shot
and Arcuri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ector throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Ector.
A little feinted left hand from Arcuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ector takes a swing at Arcuri's ribcage but misses.
Ector misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Ector clinches with his opponent.
Ector has Arcuri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arcuri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arcuri prevents Ector from breaking the clinch.
Ector blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arcuri.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arcuri.
Ector tries to circle away but Arcuri has him pinned against the cage.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Arcuri lands a hook that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
Arcuri lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Kay Ector has been cut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ector is trying to break the clinch but Arcuri has him pressed against the cage.
Ector lands with a left to the head.
Arcuri tries to work over Ector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ector misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arcuri struggles to land a body shot inside as Ector controls his hands.
Ector lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ector.
Arcuri misses with a body punch.
Kay Ector seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ector.
Arcuri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ector avoids it.#BC2#
Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ector drives through and clinches with Arcuri against the cage.
Arcuri takes a shot to the head.
Arcuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ector.
Arcuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ector prevents a body shot from Arcuri.
Ector managing to block the knees to the body from Arcuri. #T3#
Ector lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arcuri or not.
Arcuri scores with a shot to the side of Ector's head.
Ector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arcuri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ector lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Arcuri tightens his grip and picks Ector up, before dumping him to the ground. Ector manages to land in guard.
Arcuri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Arcuri throws a big right hand that misses.
Arcuri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ector working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arcuri.
Ector controlling the position.
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but Ector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Arcuri is looking to work some ground and pound but Ector has wrist control.
Arcuri throws a big elbow that misses.
Arcuri is looking to advance position but Ector has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
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!
Arcuri tries to reverse the position but Ector maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcuri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arcuri working to try and regain half guard.
Arcuri is squirming around, avoiding Ector's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kay Ector will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kay Ector's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ector changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ector!
Ector takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arcuri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arcuri wants to slow Ector down by chopping away at his legs.
Arcuri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ector ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ector throws a jab when Arcuri was well out of range.
Ector waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arcuri.
Some bone on bone action there as Ector checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcuri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arcuri tries to score with a low kick but Ector moves his leg out of the way.
Ector uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arcuri.
Arcuri sets himself, and Ector steps forward looking for the clinch! Arcuri avoids it this time.
Ector blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arcuri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A good leg kick by Arcuri.
Ector lands a jab.
Arcuri takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ector tries a head kick but it misses.
Arcuri connects with a solid leg kick.
Arcuri motions for Ector to come forward. Arcuri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ector steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arcuri.
Ector loads up on a big right hand but Arcuri slips the punch.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arcuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ector.
Arcuri misses with a low kick.
Ector was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Ector has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ector lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
Ector misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Arcuri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ector misses with the head strike.
Ector scores with a shot to the side of Arcuri's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ector blocks a body shot from Arcuri.
Ector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arcuri lands with a left to the head.
Ector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ector scores with a shot to the side of Arcuri's head.
Arcuri lands a right hand.
Ector scores with a shoulder strike.
Arcuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ector.
Ector lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Arcuri is rocked!
Arcuri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
Oh Arcuri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arcuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arcuri seems to have got his legs back now.
Ector tries to throw a body punch but Arcuri avoids it by throwing Ector back against the cage.
Ector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arcuri tries to throw a body punch but Ector avoids it by throwing Arcuri back against the cage. #T3##BC2#
Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arcuri thows a leg kick but Ector checks it
and Ector counters with a nice uppercut.
Ector throws a body shot but no joy.
Ector blocks a jab.
Arcuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Ector sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arcuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ector was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcuri.
Ector's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Ector.
Ector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Arcuri misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Ector misses the target.
Arcuri swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Ector counter with a right hand.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Arcuri misses its target.
Arcuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Ector.
Arcuri lands with a shot to the body.
Arcuri needs to keep his hands up - Ector had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ector works the jab nicely.
Arcuri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ector wants to counter the offense by Arcuri and move into the clinch position.
Arcuri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ector.
Arcuri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Arcuri cracks Ector with a good jab.
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ector manages to avoid it.
Arcuri feints and then cracks Ector's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ector down.
Ector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arcuri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Arcuri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Arcuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ector fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ector blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Arcuri gets a takedown into half guard.
Ector is not content to let Arcuri control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kay Ector.
I think Ector 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kay Ector!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kay Ector thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GAMMA#662 Bryant v Curry 2
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Tonga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arcuri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonga.
Arcuri misses with a series of wild punches.
Tonga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arcuri under the eye.
A low kick from Arcuri is predictable there
and Tonga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arcuri connects with a nice looking jab.
Arcuri lands a nice hook to Tonga's body. Tonga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arcuri connects with a single shot there.
Tonga throws a jab when Arcuri was well out of range.
Arcuri ducks under a wild hook from Tonga.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Tonga.
Tonga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arcuri stuns Tonga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tonga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arcuri is looking to score with low kicks.
Arcuri throws a solid leg kick but Tonga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arcuri.#T1#
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Tonga sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arcuri tries to score with a low kick but Tonga moves his leg out of the way.
Tonga avoids the body shot from Arcuri.
Tonga throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Arcuri counters by clinching up.
A body shot lands from Arcuri.
Arcuri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonga blocking some punches. #BC#
Tonga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.
Arcuri connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonga lands the left hand.#CL2#
Arcuri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arcuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonga.
Tonga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arcuri lands an uppercut.
Tonga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonga lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Arcuri lands a nice elbow.
Tonga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arcuri misses with a punch on the inside.
Arcuri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arcuri tries to pull guard but Tonga won't allow it. #BC#
Tonga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonga blocks a low kick nicely.
Tonga lands a right hook to the body.
Tonga blocks a jab.
Arcuri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonga.
Tonga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arcuri has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tonga digs a good body shot into Arcuri's ribs.
Arcuri clobbers Tonga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tonga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonga manages to avoid it.
Tonga defending well as Arcuri loads up on a big left hand.
Tonga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arcuri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arcuri thinking. #T3#
Arcuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arcuri ducks right into an uppercut from Tonga.
Tonga swings for the body but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tonga looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Tonga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arcuri misses with a low kick.
Tonga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonga thumps Arcuri with a low kick.
Tonga throws an off balance right hand
and Arcuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tonga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arcuri.
Arcuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonga moves away.
Tonga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonga 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.
Kukulcan Tonga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcuri misses with an uppercut. Tonga saw that one coming.
Arcuri takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Tonga scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Tonga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tonga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tonga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
Tonga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arcuri doesn't seem bothered though.
Arcuri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tonga.
Arcuri misses with a left hand
and Tonga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arcuri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tonga slips under a jab from Arcuri.
Tonga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tonga ducks under a wild hook from Arcuri.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonga misses the target.
Arcuri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonga to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kukulcan Tonga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tonga takes a swing at Arcuri's ribcage but misses.
Tonga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Arcuri is rocked!
Arcuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonga.
Arcuri is still on wobbly legs! Can Tonga finish him?
A head kick misses from Arcuri.
Arcuri seems to have recovered his senses.
Tonga checks a leg kick.
Arcuri throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonga counters with a nice body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonga.
Tonga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arcuri can do to turn this around?
Arcuri throws a solid leg kick but Tonga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arcuri.
Some bone on bone action there as Arcuri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arcuri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tonga misses.
Tonga loads up on a big right hand but Arcuri slips the punch.
Arcuri connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonga.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arcuri. #T1#
Tonga with a jab.
Arcuri wants to slow Tonga down by chopping away at his legs.
Arcuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Tonga blocks the low kick.
Tonga throws a hook to the side of Arcuri's head but Arcuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arcuri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arcuri misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Tonga.
A low kick from Arcuri is predictable there
and Tonga counters with a one-two to the body.
Tonga tries to bum rush Arcuri with a series of wild strikes but Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tonga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tonga scores with a jab 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!
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Tonga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arcuri blocks a jab.#T2#
Arcuri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arcuri misses with a hook.
Tonga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arcuri moves forwards but Tonga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tonga misses with a low kick as Arcuri jumps back.
Arcuri staying out of range there.
Tonga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arcuri defending well as Tonga loads up on a big left hand.
Arcuri drops his hands momentarily and Tonga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tonga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arcuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Arcuri throws a looping overhand right but Tonga ducks down to avoid it.
Arcuri lands a jab to the head.
Tonga checks a low kick from Arcuri.
A quick step to the side and Tonga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arcuri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tonga throws a looping overhand right but Arcuri ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonga 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 Arcuri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arcuri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arcuri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tonga lands the left hand.#TD2#
Arcuri shoots in and gets a takedown into Tonga's guard.
Tonga is trying to keep Arcuri in close.
Tonga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arcuri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arcuri with a nice head shot there.
Arcuri trying to control but Tonga is working from the bottom.
Tonga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonga tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Tonga keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully.
Arcuri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Tonga has his foot on Arcuri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arcuri works his way back into a safe position though.
Arcuri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arcuri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tonga lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Arcuri.
Tonga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Arcuri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kukulcan Tonga dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arcuri slips under a jab.
Tonga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonga.
Tonga moves away from the strike by Arcuri.
Arcuri throws a jab when Tonga was well out of range.
Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonga.
Tonga tries to score with a low kick but Arcuri moves his leg out of the way.
Arcuri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arcuri with a nice cross.
Arcuri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tonga throws a shot to the body.
Tonga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga tests Arcuri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Tonga moved away.
Arcuri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arcuri is looking to chop away at Tonga's legs.
Tonga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arcuri looks to land a right hand but Tonga moved out of range.
Tonga misses with a body shot. #T1#
Tonga scores with a jab to the head.
Tonga slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Tonga.
Arcuri cracks the inside of Tonga's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Tonga blocks the leg kick.
Tonga is looking to slow Arcuri down with leg kicks.
Tonga looks to land a right hand but Arcuri moved out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arcuri - that will leave a mark!
Arcuri connects with a leg kick. Tonga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arcuri throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonga counters with a leg kick.
Arcuri throws an off balance right hand
and Tonga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arcuri 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 Tonga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Arcuri tenderised Tonga's leg. Tonga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arcuri digs a good hook to Tonga's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonga looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.#T2#
Tonga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arcuri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonga misses the target.
Tonga sets himself, and Arcuri steps forward looking for the clinch! Tonga avoids it this time.
Arcuri throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonga counters with a straight right hand.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonga is just out of range.
Tonga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tonga lands a jab.
Tonga connects with a jab.
Tonga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arcuri in his tracks.
A jab from Tonga misses.
Tonga misses with a few strikes there.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Tonga moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Arcuri - just one landing.
Arcuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arcuri moves out of range of the body kick.
A cross from Arcuri lands.#T3#
Arcuri connects with a right hand. Tonga shakes it off.
Tonga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arcuri blocks a head kick by Tonga.
Arcuri tries a quick counter leg kick but Tonga is wise to it.
Arcuri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonga.
Tonga appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tonga lands with a cross.
Arcuri loads up on a big right hand but Tonga slips the punch.
Kukulcan Tonga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arcuri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonga to score with a decent uppercut.
Tonga misses with a body shot.
Arcuri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kukulcan Tonga is winning the standup battle so far.
Arcuri misses with a left hand
and Tonga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tonga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonga. Arcuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arcuri cracks Tonga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phil Arcuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonga throws a jab when Arcuri was well out of range.
Tonga misses the shot to the body.
Arcuri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tonga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arcuri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonga.
Arcuri lands with an uppercut that bounces Tonga off the cage and back into range.
Tonga throws a head kick that half lands.
Arcuri connects with a body shot that sends Tonga's belly button to the back.
Arcuri staying out of range there.
Arcuri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tonga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arcuri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tonga misses with a body shot.
Tonga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arcuri to score with a decent uppercut.
Arcuri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tonga is out of range and Arcuri settles back down.
Arcuri thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arcuri walks into a jab.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Tonga checks it.
As Arcuri backs away, Tonga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kukulcan Tonga.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tonga, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kukulcan Tonga!
Our winner, Kukulcan Tonga, 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: GAMMA#658 Origi v Verama
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Lamb scores with a shot to the body.
Lamb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Arcuri. No joy for Lamb on that attempt.
Arcuri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Lamb closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arcuri to the mat! Arcuri manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Arcuri has his foot on Lamb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lamb works his way back into a safe position though.
Lamb stands up over Arcuri, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Arcuri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lamb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lamb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lamb is aware though and is defending well.
Lamb lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arcuri looking to control. #SUB#
Arcuri looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lamb passes into side control.
Arcuri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Lamb working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb working the ground and pound from side control.
Arcuri is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lamb connects with a decent elbow.
Arcuri on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lamb scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Arcuri to see if he's OK.
Arcuri is looking to regain half guard here but Lamb keeps moving and retains side control.
Lamb scores with punches from side control.
Arcuri is not content to let Lamb control the position.
Arcuri is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Lamb looks up at the clock and then as Arcuri takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lamb smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lamb landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lamb creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lamb trying to control the position but Arcuri is working away.
Lamb lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#
Arcuri is rocked!
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!
Arcuri on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Arcuri is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arcuri is trying to buck Lamb off.
Lamb lands a few punches from side control.
A big shot lands for Lamb! That's hurt Arcuri! Will he recover? Lamb fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Lamb!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Darren Lamb made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GAMMA#653 Bryant v Rutten 2
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Arcuri misses.
Bunga misses with a hook
and Arcuri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arcuri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arcuri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bunga misses with a body kick.
Arcuri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Arcuri connects with a leg kick. Bunga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bunga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arcuri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Arcuri tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Decent striking displayed by Arcuri there.
Arcuri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arcuri feints and then cracks Bunga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bunga down.
Bunga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arcuri thumps Bunga with a low kick.
Arcuri lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcuri swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bunga to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Bunga drops Arcuri with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Arcuri looks back up at him and smiles so Bunga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Arcuri is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Phil Arcuri has been cut.
Bunga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arcuri.
Arcuri is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunga finish him?
Arcuri throws a shot to the body.
Arcuri seems to have recovered his senses.
Bunga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arcuri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Arcuri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bunga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arcuri.
Nice shot lands for Bunga.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arcuri.
Bunga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bunga.
Arcuri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bunga tries a low kick but Arcuri avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Arcuri there.
Bunga throws out a loose jab but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcuri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arcuri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bunga on the side of the head.
Bunga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arcuri. Arcuri obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been informed that Arcuri has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunga throws a big shot that misses.
Arcuri misses with a low kick as Bunga jumps back.
Arcuri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bunga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Bunga moved away.#T2#
Bunga throws a right hand that Arcuri ducks under and follows up with a left that Arcuri also avoids with ease.
Bunga throws a body punch but Arcuri moves out of range.
Bunga missing with a left hand there. Arcuri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bunga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arcuri checks it well.
Arcuri tries a quick counter leg kick but Bunga is wise to it.
Arcuri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bunga can pounce on him.
Arcuri lands with a straight right. Bunga didn't see that one coming.
Arcuri connects with a body shot that sends Bunga's belly button to the back.#KD#
Bunga drops Arcuri with a beautiful combination! Arcuri stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bunga is looking for the KO!
Arcuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arcuri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arcuri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Bunga misses its intended target.
Arcuri scores with a body shot.
Arcuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunga.
Arcuri scores with a nice right hand.
Arcuri walks into a left hand.
Arcuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Arcuri is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bunga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Arcuri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arcuri blocks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Bunga.
Arcuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bunga throws a sloppy head kick
and Arcuri counters with a left to the body.
Arcuri lands with an uppercut that bounces Bunga off the cage and back into range.
Arcuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bunga misses with a head kick.
Bunga checks a leg kick.
Arcuri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bunga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arcuri connects with an inside leg kick.
Bunga tries to clinch but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri throws out a counter right but Bunga avoids it with no problem.
Bunga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bunga wants to clinch but Arcuri slips to the side#TD2#
so Arcuri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arcuri wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
Bunga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arcuri is one step ahead there. #T4#
Bunga is adopting a defensive guard.
Arcuri won't allow Bunga to get back to his feet. #ES#
Bunga wriggles free and stands up.
Arcuri misses with a low kick.
Bart Bunga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arcuri connects with a solid leg kick.
Bunga tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phil Arcuri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phil Arcuri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Arcuri misses with a low kick.
Arcuri throws a lazy uppercut
and Bunga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arcuri thinking.
Arcuri looks to land a combination. Bunga sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bunga takes one to the side of the head.
Bunga misses with an uppercut
and Arcuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Arcuri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bunga misses with a looping left.
Arcuri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arcuri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arcuri misses with an uppercut.
Bunga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arcuri scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Arcuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arcuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunga.
Bunga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bunga throws a head kick but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arcuri. #T1#
Arcuri tried to score with a low kick but Bunga checks it.
Bunga misses with a hook.
It seemed like Arcuri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Phil Arcuri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arcuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Bunga tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunga throws a jab when Arcuri was well out of range.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Arcuri throws out a loose jab but Bunga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcuri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bunga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arcuri flicks out a counter leg kick but Bunga steps away.
Arcuri lands a jab.
Arcuri moves out of range as Bunga strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arcuri.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arcuri.#TD2#
Arcuri changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bunga looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Arcuri wants to control but Bunga is keeping him busy. #T2#
Arcuri misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Arcuri throws an elbow but Bunga slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunga is trying to improve his position.
Bunga wants to get back to his feet.
Arcuri looks up at the clock and then as Bunga takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Arcuri smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Arcuri in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Arcuri is working to tighten his grip on Bunga's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bunga has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Arcuri is really squeezing tight and eventually Bunga passes out! Arcuri breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#651 Goodman v Hanolla
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Arcuri throws an overhand right that lands on Churchill's shoulder, as Churchill tries to avoid the shot.
Arcuri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Churchill avoids the body shot from Arcuri.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Churchill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Churchill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Churchill lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Churchill scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arcuri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Churchill. That did some damage!
Arcuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Churchill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arcuri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arcuri connects with a solid leg kick.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Churchill stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arcuri lands a jab.
Arcuri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arcuri 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 Churchill has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Churchill and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Churchill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Churchill misses with a few strikes there.
Phil Arcuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Churchill tries a head kick but it misses.
Arcuri works over Churchill's head and body with a nice combination.
Churchill moves away from the strike by Arcuri.
Arcuri shoots for a takedown but Churchill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Churchill wants to clinch.
Arcuri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Churchill just manages to avoid it.
Churchill throws a shot to the body.
Arcuri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Churchill slips a straight right by Arcuri.
The fighters circling - Arcuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Churchill tries to clinch up.
Churchill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Arcuri.#T2#
Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Churchill.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Churchill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Churchill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Churchill tries to clinch but Arcuri is having none of it.
Arcuri connects with a single shot there.
Churchill checks a low kick from Arcuri.
We've been informed that Churchill has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Churchill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Churchill.
Arcuri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arcuri slips a jab from Churchill.
The fight stays on the outside here - Churchill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Churchill lands a right hook to the body.
Churchill lands a right hook to the body.
Arcuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arcuri moves out of range as Churchill strikes.
Arcuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Churchill. #T3#
Churchill jabs Arcuri right on the nose. Arcuri blinks but takes it well.
Arcuri with a poor takedown
enabling Churchill to counter with a crisp jab.
Arcuri is looking to score with low kicks.
Arcuri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Churchill's calf.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Churchill sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arcuri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Churchill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arcuri moves forwards but Churchill connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Churchill is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arcuri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Churchill moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#
Arcuri is rocked!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Churchill.
Oh Arcuri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice leg kick lands there from Arcuri.
Churchill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arcuri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arcuri seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Churchill tries to clinch up.
Churchill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arcuri.
Arcuri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Churchill.
Arcuri moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Churchill fails to land with a series of punches.
Churchill blocks the body kick.
Arcuri scores with a hook to the body. Churchill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Churchill lands a jab.
Arcuri looks to land a right hand but Churchill moved out of range.
Arcuri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arcuri misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Churchill counters by moving into the clinch.
Churchill struggles to land a body shot inside as Arcuri controls his hands.
Arcuri tries to throw a body punch but Churchill avoids it by throwing Arcuri back against the cage.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Churchill misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Arcuri works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Arcuri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Churchill wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Phil Arcuri will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Churchill wants to clinch.
Churchill lands with a right hand.
Churchill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arcuri tries to land a front kick but Churchill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Churchill moved away.
Arcuri scores with a hook.
Churchill tries a head kick but it misses.
Winston Churchill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arcuri is looking to slow Churchill down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arcuri.#CL2#
Churchill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arcuri, pushing him back against the cage.
Arcuri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Arcuri.
Churchill blocks a body shot from Arcuri.
Arcuri presses Churchill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Arcuri.
Churchill struggles to land a body shot inside as Arcuri controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Churchill fails to land.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
Churchill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left hand lands to the body for Arcuri. #TD#
Arcuri wants the takedown. Churchill is fighting it off but Arcuri persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Churchill's guard against the cage.
Arcuri won't allow Churchill to sweep him here.
Churchill keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcuri is really struggling to control Churchill but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arcuri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Churchill is keeping the position for now.
Churchill keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully. #T2#
Arcuri stays in close to Churchill's body and controls the position. #ES2#
Churchill is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Arcuri presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arcuri gets through Churchill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Churchill tries to throw a body punch but Arcuri avoids it by throwing Churchill back against the cage.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Churchill's elbow.
Arcuri works on Churchill's body with a couple of short punches.
Churchill tries a body shot but Arcuri blocks it.
Churchill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arcuris head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Churchill.
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Churchill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arcuri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Arcuri manages to break the clinch.
Arcuri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Arcuri drops his hands momentarily and Churchill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arcuri misses with a wild body shot.
Churchill throws a head kick but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Churchill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arcuri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arcuri misses with a low kick.
Churchill throws a leg kick that misses.
Arcuri attempts a counter takedown but Churchill avoids it well and moves away.
Arcuri dips to his left and cracks Churchill with an uppercut!
Churchill's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arcuri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Churchill scrambles back to his feet.
Arcuri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Churchill steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arcuri.
Arcuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Arcuri misses.
Churchill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Churchill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arcuri to score with a decent uppercut.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Arcuri misses with a low kick.
Winston Churchill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Churchill cracks Arcuri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Churchill clinches up with Arcuri and pushes him back against the cage.
Churchill lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arcuri.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri works on Churchill's body with a couple of short punches.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arcuri lands a left hand.
Arcuri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Churchill tries to throw a body punch but Arcuri avoids it by throwing Churchill back against the cage.
Arcuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
Arcuri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Churchill tries to throw a body punch but Arcuri avoids it by throwing Churchill back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Churchill.
Arcuri is leaning against Churchill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
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 Phil Arcuri will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Churchill lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Arcuri. That snapped Churchill's head back.
Churchill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arcuri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Churchill can pounce on him.
Churchill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arcuri counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Churchill is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arcuri.
Arcuri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Churchill tries to clinch but Arcuri is having none of it.
Churchill is looking to clinch but Arcuri is avoiding it.
Churchill checks the leg kick nicely there.
Churchill tries to move into range but Arcuri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill scores with a one two! Arcuri had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Churchill rushes Arcuri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Churchill blocks a body shot from Arcuri.
A nice left hand lands by Churchill.
Churchill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Churchill goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1##BC#
Arcuri breaks from the clinch.
Churchill throws a hook to the side of Arcuri's head but Arcuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arcuri ducks right into an uppercut from Churchill.
Arcuri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Churchill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arcuri circles away quickly and effectively.
Churchill misses the shot to the body.
Arcuri misses with a looping left.
Churchill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Churchill is just out of range.
Arcuri lands with an uppercut that bounces Churchill off the cage and back into range.
Churchill throws the kick towards the body but Arcuri avoids it.
Churchill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arcuri tests Churchill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Churchill checks a leg kick.
Churchill wants to clinch up but Arcuri keeps it at a distance.
Churchill moves in looking to clinch but Arcuri pushes him off.#T2#
Churchill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arcuri connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcuri throws a leg kick which misses Churchill's front leg but catches the back leg as Churchill tries to avoid it.
Churchill moves to clinch but Arcuri breaks away #TD#
and Arcuri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Arcuri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Churchill keeps working. #SUB#
Arcuri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Churchill sees it coming and defends easily.
Churchill trying to control but Arcuri postures up.
Churchill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Arcuri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arcuri stops Churchill from getting back to his feet.
Arcuri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arcuri stops Churchill from getting back to his feet.
Churchill pushes Arcuri off but Arcuri dives into side control.
Arcuri lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here as Arcuri stalls from top position.
Churchill tries to improve position but can't.
Arcuri working the ground and pound.
Phil Arcuri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##SUB#
Arcuri is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Churchill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Churchill is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arcuri off and has taken his back!
Arcuri trying to control the action but Churchill just sinks the hooks in.
Arcuri is holding onto Churchill's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB2#
Arcuri is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Winston Churchill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Churchill looking to break Arcuri's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arcuri remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Churchill will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phil Arcuri.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arcuri, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMANIAK 39
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Koreshkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arcuri napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Koreshkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Arcuri is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcuri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arcuri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Koreshkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arcuri desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Koreshkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arcuri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Koreshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Koreshkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Arcuri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arcuri managing to control the position.
Arcuri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Koreshkov works over Arcuri with some ground and pound from guard.
Arcuri trying to control the position here.
Koreshkov with a nice head shot there.
Koreshkov works over Arcuri with some ground and pound from guard.
Koreshkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Koreshkov works over Arcuri with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Arcuri is rocked!
Arcuri pulls Koreshkov in close to prevent any damage.
Oh Arcuri is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koreshkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arcuri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arcuri managing to control the position.
Arcuri seems to have got his legs back now.
Koreshkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcuri seems keen to control Koreshkov's posture.#SUB#
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koreshkov is aware though and is defending well.
Koreshkov wants to pass the guard but Arcuri is keeping the position.
Koreshkov being controlled here momentarily.
Koreshkov postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koreshkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arcuri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Arcuri has wrist control.#T3#
Arcuri looking to control.
Koreshkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koreshkov being controlled here momentarily.
Koreshkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arcuri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koreshkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Arcuri controls Koreshkov momentarily but Koreshkov frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koreshkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Arcuri.
Arcuri lands a lovely overhand right.
Phil Arcuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Arcuri tries to bum rush Koreshkov with a series of wild strikes but Koreshkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koreshkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arcuri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koreshkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arcuri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koreshkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Arcuri lands a nice looking body shot.
Arcuri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arcuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koreshkov wants to clinch up but Arcuri keeps it at a distance.
Koreshkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arcuri as he jumps to the side.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Koreshkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Koreshkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arcuri quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koreshkov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Koreshkov is trying to work for a kimura but Arcuri is defending well.
Arcuri trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov 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#
Arcuri thows a body kick. Koreshkov tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Koreshkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arcuri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Arcuri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koreshkov defends it easily.#SUB#
Koreshkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arcuri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koreshkov has managed to get both his arms back between Arcuri's legs - danger averted.
Koreshkov is fighting to break Arcuri's control of his arms but Arcuri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Koreshkov working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully.
Arcuri controlling Koreshkov's posture. #T1#
Arcuri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexander Koreshkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arcuri trying to control the position here.
Koreshkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arcuri's head.
Arcuri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Arcuri has wrist control.#SUB#
Arcuri is looking for a triangle but Koreshkov pushes his legs off easily.
Arcuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koreshkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arcuri's head.
Koreshkov looking to pass the guard.
Koreshkov postures up. #T2#
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Arcuri has wrist control.
Arcuri seems keen to control Koreshkov's posture.
Arcuri is trying to keep Koreshkov in close.
Arcuri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koreshkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arcuri holds on and takes a little breather.
Koreshkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Arcuri controlling Koreshkov's posture.
Koreshkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Koreshkov wants to control from the top but Arcuri keeps moving.
Koreshkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koreshkov is aware though and is defending well.
Koreshkov stands up over Arcuri, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arcuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koreshkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arcuri managing to control the position.
Koreshkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Arcuri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Koreshkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koreshkov cracks Arcuri with a solid left hand.
Arcuri controlling Koreshkov's posture. #SUB#
Arcuri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koreshkov defends it easily.
Arcuri trying to keep a closed guard but Koreshkov is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koreshkov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arcuri is proving hard to escape from.
Arcuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Jab from Arcuri.
Koreshkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arcuri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arcuri dips to his left and cracks Koreshkov with an uppercut!
Arcuri cracks the inside of Koreshkov's front leg. #TD2#
Koreshkov dives in and scores a takedown into Arcuri's guard.
Koreshkov stands and throws Arcuri's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arcuri manages to get back to half guard.
Arcuri wants to improve his position but Koreshkov is controlling well.
Arcuri wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcuri tries to get to full guard but Koreshkov has control of the leg.
Arcuri wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping busy.
Arcuri is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Koreshkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arcuri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arcuri has his hands on Koreshkov's head, controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Arcuri.#SUB#
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koreshkov is aware though and is defending well.
Koreshkov wants to stand but Arcuri has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Arcuri is pulling down on Koreshkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Koreshkov, at least for the moment.
Arcuri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arcuri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koreshkov controls the pace.#SUB#
Arcuri working for a triangle but Koreshkov defends it easily.
Arcuri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arcuri trying to control the position.
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koreshkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arcuri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arcuri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Koreshkov trying to control but Arcuri is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Koreshkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Arcuri tries to sprawl out of it but Koreshkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arcuri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Koreshkov looking to score a takedown here. Arcuri is defending well but Koreshkov drives through and ends up in Arcuri's guard.
Arcuri pulls Koreshkov in close to prevent any damage.
Arcuri continues to stall.
Arcuri keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully.
Arcuri looking to control.
Koreshkov throwing strikes from guard but Arcuri blocks nicely. #T4#
Arcuri is controlling Koreshkov's posture.
Arcuri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arcuri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koreshkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koreshkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arcuri's head.
Koreshkov working some strikes from top position.
Arcuri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arcuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arcuri keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully.
Koreshkov throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arcuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arcuri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arcuri tries to avoid it but Koreshkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arcuri to the ground. Arcuri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arcuri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Arcuri with a hook.
Arcuri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koreshkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arcuri counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arcuri digs a good hook to Koreshkov's body.
Koreshkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arcuri avoids it really well and circles away.
Koreshkov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Arcuri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koreshkov.#T1#
Arcuri lunges at Koreshkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koreshkov's hand.
Arcuri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koreshkov walks into a straight right hand from Arcuri.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arcuri throwing a counter right hand but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Arcuri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Arcuri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Nice sprawl there from Arcuri as Koreshkov shoots in.
Arcuri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Arcuri. That snapped Koreshkov's head back.
Arcuri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arcuri. That's going to slow Koreshkov down.
Arcuri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koreshkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arcuri can pounce on him.
Arcuri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koreshkov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcuri connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Arcuri scores with a push kick.
Koreshkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koreshkov wants to clinch but Arcuri slips to the side
and Arcuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arcuri lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Arcuri.
Arcuri lands a jab to the head.
Phil Arcuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Koreshkov lands an overhand right.
A cross from Arcuri lands.
Koreshkov 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.#TD2#
Koreshkov 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.
Arcuri is controlling Koreshkov's posture.
Arcuri continues to hold on tight.
Koreshkov postures up and lands a big shot to Arcuri's brow.
Arcuri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Arcuri looking to control.
Arcuri is really struggling to control Koreshkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arcuri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koreshkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arcuri has his hands on Koreshkov's head, controlling the position.
Koreshkov passes Arcuri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koreshkov is thwarting Arcuri's attempts to control the position.
Arcuri is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Arcuri manages to get to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arcuri pulls Koreshkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Koreshkov from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Arcuri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koreshkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koreshkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arcuri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arcuri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Koreshkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arcuri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koreshkov has managed to get both his arms back between Arcuri's legs - danger averted.
Koreshkov landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri had his way with Alexander Koreshkov in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Koreshkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Koreshkov gets the takedown into side control.
Arcuri wants to control but Koreshkov postures up.
Arcuri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Koreshkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arcuri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koreshkov is fighting to break Arcuri's control of his arms but Arcuri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Arcuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koreshkov is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arcuri holds on and takes a little breather.
Arcuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Koreshkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koreshkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Arcuri managing to control the position.
Koreshkov is in close to Arcuri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arcuri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koreshkov is looking to stand up but Arcuri won't let him.
Arcuri is pulling down on Koreshkov's head to control his posture.
Arcuri is trying to keep Koreshkov in close. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koreshkov is fighting to break Arcuri's control of his arms but Arcuri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Koreshkov postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koreshkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arcuri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koreshkov's sensitive parts.
Koreshkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Koreshkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koreshkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arcuri.#TD2#
Koreshkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arcuri looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Arcuri tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Koreshkov easily slips into full mount!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Arcuri wants to control but Koreshkov is having none of it.
Koreshkov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Arcuri wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Koreshkov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
Alexander Koreshkov is the new welterweight champion!
Alexander Koreshkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMANIAK 34 - Arcuri/West
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1##CL#
Arcuri has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Arcuri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arcuri throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
Arcuri sets himself, and West steps forward looking for the clinch! Arcuri avoids it this time.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Arcuri circles away.
Arcuri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Arcuri closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
West manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcuri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as West works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arcuri stopping the sweep attempt from West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
West is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arcuri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
West is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arcuri is looking to work some ground and pound but West has wrist control.
West is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
West wants to stand up but Arcuri is controlling him.
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arcuri wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
West being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West checks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from West.
Arcuri throws a front kick aimed at West's knee but West avoids it well.
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Arcuri, looking for a takedown. West pushes Arcuri against the cage but Arcuri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arcuri is looking to counter punch.
Arcuri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
West throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arcuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West scores with a head kick. Arcuri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
West with a poor takedown
and Arcuri counters with a good low kick that West was not able to check.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Arcuri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arcuri lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West dives in and grabs Arcuri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arcuri pushes down on West's head and hops out.
West gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
West is rocked!
West leaves his chin hanging out and Arcuri seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! West crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri retains his welterweight title!
Phil Arcuri decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: MMANIAK 31 - Maul vs Arcuri
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maul throws a hook but Arcuri blocks it.
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul throws a combination that misses
and Arcuri counters with a good, hard body kick but Maul shrugs it off.
Arcuri throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Maul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arcuri throws out a leg kick but Maul moves out of range and Arcuri only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maul! But no joy.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Arcuri counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Arcuri.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Arcuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maul, as that shot connected.
Maul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arcuri counters with a good low kick that Maul was not able to check.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Arcuri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
Maul throws an off balance right hand
and Arcuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maul pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arcuri is out of range and Maul settles back down. #T1#
Maul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arcuri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arcuri slips a jab from Maul.
As Maul backs away, Arcuri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Arcuri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arcuri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Arcuri moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Arcuri appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arcuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Maul.
Maul throws a combination that misses
and Arcuri counters with a good, hard body kick but Maul shrugs it off.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Maul.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Arcuri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Maul looks to throw a body kick
enabling Arcuri to counter with a crisp jab.
Arcuri staying out of range there.
Maul keeps the fight on the outside.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arcuri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maul lands a nice looking body shot.
Arcuri lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Maul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maul throws an off balance right hand
and Arcuri counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcuri with a nice cross.#CL#
Arcuri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maul letting Arcuri take a breather here.#BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arcuri staying out of range there.
Arcuri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arcuri cracks Maul with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arcuri swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Maul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arcuri doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Arcuri throwing a counter right hand but Maul manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Maul.#T3#
Maul throws a wild body kick that Arcuri sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Arcuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maul lands a nice shot to the body.
Arcuri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maul throws the left hand but Arcuri avoids the punch easily.
Arcuri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arcuri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maul lands a jab-cross combination.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arcuri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arcuri doesn't seem bothered though.
Maul throws a shot to the body.
Maul lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul looks to land a body kick but Arcuri moved away.
Arcuri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arcuri tries to work over Maul's front leg with a kick but Maul checks it.
Maul throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Arcuri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arcuri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arcuri is looking to counter punch.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maul misses with a wild combination.
Arcuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arcuri throws a big counter combination but Maul scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maul throws a leg kick
and Arcuri counters with a thumping low kick.
Arcuri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arcuri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maul looks to throw the jab but Arcuri is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Arcuri misses the target.
Arcuri tries to close the distance and clinch but Maul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maul avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul misses with a hook.
Arcuri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arcuri scrambles back to his feet.
Maul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arcuri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul 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#
Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Arcuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arcuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maul throws a right hand that misses
enabling Arcuri to counter with a crisp jab.
Arcuri defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Arcuri was looking to counter with a kick there.
Arcuri blocks a jab.
Arcuri throwing a counter right hand but Maul manages to avoid it.
Maul misses with an uppercut
and Arcuri counters with a nice leg kick.
Arcuri fakes the leg kick and cracks Maul in the body.
Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul misses with a combination
and Arcuri counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Arcuri. That snapped Maul's head back. #CL#
Arcuri takes the fight into the clinch.
Arcuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Arcuri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head. #BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arcuri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arcuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Arcuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arcuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Arcuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arcuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arcuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arcuri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arcuri wants to clinch.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul misses with a looping right.
Paul Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arcuri takes one on the button.
Arcuri ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maul throws a right hand that Arcuri ducks under and follows up with a left that Arcuri also avoids with ease.
Maul throws a hook but Arcuri blocks it.
Arcuri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arcuri counters with an outside leg kick.
Arcuri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Arcuri moved out of range nicely.
Arcuri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arcuri lands with a nice body kick.
Maul is breathing heavily.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Arcuri moved out of range.
A nice combination there by Maul.
Maul misses with a hook
and Arcuri counters with a body kick that stops Maul in his tracks momentarily. #T3#
Arcuri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maul's calf.
Arcuri lands a nice looking body kick.
Arcuri tests Maul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arcuri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maul tries to land a body kick
and Arcuri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arcuri moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Maul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Arcuri drives through and clinches with Maul against the cage. #BC2#
Maul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Maul.
Maul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arcuri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but Arcuri slips the punch.#T4#
Arcuri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maul in his tracks.
Maul throws a combination that misses
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Arcuri ducks down to avoid it.
Maul takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Arcuri moves away and avoids it.
Arcuri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donk. Maul catches Arcuri right on the button with a cross.
Maul misses with a looping left.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Arcuri moved out of range nicely.
Arcuri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Arcuri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice defenses there by Arcuri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul swats away the attempt to clinch by Arcuri.
Arcuri tries a head kick but it misses.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Phil Arcuri will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Arcuri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arcuri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maul misses with an uppercut
and Arcuri counters with a nice leg kick.
Maul's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arcuri scores with a spinning back kick!
Maul misses with an uppercut
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Arcuri closes the distance and pushes Maul back into the cage.#BC#
Arcuri breaks from the clinch.
Arcuri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maul in his tracks.
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Maul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Arcuri moved out of range nicely.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcuri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maul.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Maul. #T1#
Maul misses with a body punch
and Arcuri counters with a good low kick that Maul was not able to check.
Maul misses with a low kick.
Maul has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arcuri.
Maul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arcuri counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Arcuri.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Arcuri moves away and avoids it.
Arcuri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC#
Maul is rocked!
Maul misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Arcuri lands a stunning uppercut that sends Maul to the mat!
Maul is still in real trouble! Can Arcuri finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul wants to improve his position but Arcuri is controlling well. #SUB#
Arcuri is trying to work for a kimura but Maul is defending well.
Arcuri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arcuri scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Arcuri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maul sees it coming and defends easily.
Arcuri takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Arcuri works his way into side control.
Arcuri lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maul down.
Arcuri moves into full mount!
Arcuri has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maul's face.
Arcuri looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maul is in a horrible position here. Arcuri smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Arcuri scoring with strikes but Maul is staying in there.
Arcuri with good strikes from the mount here!
Arcuri is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Maul goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Arcuri!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri is the new welterweight champion!
Phil Arcuri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMANIAK 25 Arcuri vs Dzhum
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Arcuri throws the left hand but Dzhumagaliev avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dzhumagaliev.
Arcuri slips a jab and a cross from Dzhumagaliev.
Arcuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcuri looks to land a right hand but Dzhumagaliev moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Arcuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arcuri misses with a straight left.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Arcuri finds it's way through Dzhumagaliev's defenses.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and pushes Arcuri back into the cage.
Arcuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arcuri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev pushes Arcuri up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD#
Arcuri is trying to trip Dzhumagaliev. He has hold of a leg but Dzhumagaliev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arcuri persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Dzhumagaliev pushes Arcuri off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dzhumagaliev throws a lazy head kick
and Arcuri counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev clinches up against the cage.
Arcuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzhumagaliev misses with a takedown attempt
and Arcuri counters with a right hand to the body.
Arcuri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arcuri connects with a single shot there.
Arcuri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Dzhumagaliev clinches.
Arcuri blocking some punches.
Arcuri will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dzhumagaliev up against the cage.#T2#
Arcuri tries to work over Dzhumagaliev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arcuri misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arcuri.#BC2#
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev shoots and misses
and Arcuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Dzhumagaliev.
Arcuri misses with an uppercut. Dzhumagaliev saw that one coming.#CL2#
Dzhumagaliev clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev clinches up against the cage.
Arcuri stalling in the clinch.
Arcuri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arcuri misses with some punches.
Dzhumagaliev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arcuri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Arcuri.
Dzhumagaliev lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arcuri throws a big shot that misses.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arcuri but Arcuri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch but Arcuri slips to the side
and Dzhumagaliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arcuri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dzhumagaliev shoots and misses
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arcuri pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev moves into the clinch successfully.
Arcuri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dzhumagaliev being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Dzhumagaliev being controlled against the cage.
Arcuri gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Arcuri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dzhumagaliev.
Arcuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Arcuri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcuri misses with a double jab.
Dzhumagaliev moves to clinch but Arcuri breaks away
and Arcuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Arcuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Arcuri stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Dzhumagaliev follows into mount! #ROC2#
Arcuri is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#
It looks like Phil Arcuri has been cut.#SUB2#
Dzhumagaliev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arcuri to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arcuri shrugs it off.
Oh Arcuri is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcuri is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcuri seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Dzhumagaliev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Arcuri is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Arcuri and Dzhumagaliev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Dzhumagaliev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Arcuri rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dzhumagaliev's guard! Nice work there by Arcuri!
Dzhumagaliev has control of Arcuri's left arm, preventing Arcuri from doing any damage.
Dzhumagaliev keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dzhumagaliev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arcuri defends it easily.#T1#
Dzhumagaliev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dzhumagaliev has momentary wrist control but Arcuri slips an elbow through the middle.
Arcuri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arcuri distracts Dzhumagaliev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Arcuri tries to free his leg and advance position but Dzhumagaliev is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dzhumagaliev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arcuri defends it easily.
Arcuri wants to pass the guard but Dzhumagaliev is keeping the position.#T2#
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzhumagaliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arcuri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dzhumagaliev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arcuri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arcuri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcuri throwing strikes from guard but Dzhumagaliev blocks nicely.
Arcuri tries to free his leg and advance position but Dzhumagaliev is retaining full guard. #T3#
Arcuri postures up in Dzhumagaliev's guard and throws a big left but Dzhumagaliev blocks it.
Arcuri connects with a couple of short punches.
Dzhumagaliev looking to control.
Arcuri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Arcuri wants to control from the top but Dzhumagaliev keeps moving.
Arcuri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Arcuri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dzhumagaliev is keeping the position for now.
Arcuri chips away with some ground and pound.
Arcuri slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arcuri wants to control from the top but Dzhumagaliev keeps moving. #T4#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dzhumagaliev wants to sweep here but Arcuri controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arcuri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arcuri throwing strikes but missing.
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzhumagaliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phil Arcuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Arcuri gets tackled into the cage by Dzhumagaliev. Dzhumagaliev maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dzhumagaliev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Arcuri taking a breather.
Arcuri controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Dzhumagaliev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phil Arcuri's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3##CL2#
Dzhumagaliev rushes Arcuri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arcuri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arcuri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arcuri smiles and moves away.
Dzhumagaliev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Arcuri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhumagaliev darts in trying to clinch
enabling Arcuri to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Dzhumagaliev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arcuri.
Arcuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Arcuri counters with a straight right hand.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arcuri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arcuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dzhumagaliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arcuri swinging wildly here.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arcuri misses with a straight right. #T2#
Arcuri misses with an uppercut. Dzhumagaliev saw that one coming.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in for a takedown but Arcuri shows good takedown defense.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Dzhumagaliev.
Arcuri throws a body kick that misses.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch
letting Arcuri counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch
and Arcuri counters with a straight right hand.
Arcuri has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Arcuri throws a series of punches but Dzhumagaliev avoids them all with ease.
Dzhumagaliev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Arcuri counters with a straight right hand.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch but Arcuri slips to the side
enabling Arcuri to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Arcuri gets tackled into the cage by Dzhumagaliev. Dzhumagaliev maintains the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev blocking some punches.
Arcuri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Arcuri breaks the clinch. #T3#
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch up but Arcuri keeps it at a distance.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up but Arcuri circles away and keeps his distance.
Arcuri misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev gets a clinch. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dzhumagaliev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phil Arcuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Arcuri loads up on a big right hand but Dzhumagaliev slips the punch.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but Arcuri moves out of range.
Dzhumagaliev ducks under a wild hook from Arcuri.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Arcuri circles away.
Dzhumagaliev takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Dzhumagaliev is rocked!
Arcuri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dzhumagaliev.#T4##CL2#
Dzhumagaliev clinches with his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arcuri is defending well for now.
Arcuri lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arcuri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dzhumagaliev on the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev is still on wobbly legs! Can Arcuri finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Dzhumagaliev darts in and clinches Arcuri up against the cage.#BC2#
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri is looking to counter punch.
Dzhumagaliev throws a sloppy head kick
and Arcuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dzhumagaliev throws a lazy body kick
and Arcuri comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Dzhumagaliev stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Arcuri is on him like rabid pit bull! Dzhumagaliev slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Arcuri!
A less than humble Phil Arcuri misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMANIAK 22 Huber vs Bear
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Arcuri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wrestling in his tracks.
Arcuri misses with a right hand
and Wrestling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arcuri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Arcuri!
A leg kick checked by Wrestling.
Wrestling blocks a leg kick.
Arcuri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wrestling.
Arcuri tries to land a leg kick but Wrestling saw it coming and moves away.
Arcuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrestling.
Arcuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arcuri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wrestling checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrestling. Arcuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrestling looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wrestling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arcuri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcuri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wrestling on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Wrestling.#T1#
Arcuri misses with a hook.
Wrestling defending well as Arcuri loads up on a big left hand.
Wrestling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arcuri circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
Arcuri throws a left that rocks Wrestling and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Arcuri dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Wrestling regain composure! #CUT#
It looks like Wrestlefuck Wrestling has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcuri misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Arcuri working away.
Arcuri lands a few punches from side control.
Arcuri trying to control the action but Wrestling is working from the bottom.
Arcuri sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wrestling is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wrestling parries the strikes from Arcuri easily there. Arcuri is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wrestling to escape.
Check out the look on Arcuri's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T2#
Wrestling takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wrestling takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Arcuri lands a nice forearm strike.
Arcuri working the ground and pound but Wrestling is defending the strikes.
Wrestling wants to control but Arcuri postures up.
Arcuri is looking to take a break and control but Wrestling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arcuri controlling the position.
Check out the look on Arcuri's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Arcuri trying to control the position but Wrestling is working away.
Wrestling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arcuri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Arcuri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arcuri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Arcuri lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee asks Arcuri politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Arcuri prefers to stall for the moment though.
Arcuri 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.
Wrestling sneaks back into half guard.
Arcuri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arcuri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wrestling is staying active underneath Arcuri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arcuri lands strikes from half guard.
Arcuri thows a huge punch but Wrestling dodges it nicely. #T4##SUB#
Arcuri seems to be working for a kimura but Wrestling defends the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arcuri lands a nice short elbow.
Arcuri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arcuri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wrestling is staying active underneath Arcuri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wrestling is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arcuri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arcuri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrestling can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arcuri is trying to control. Wrestling wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wrestling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arcuri.
Wrestling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wrestlefuck Wrestling's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Arcuri loads up on a big right hand but Wrestling slips the punch.
Wrestling looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wrestling ducks under a wild hook from Arcuri.
A big left from Wrestling misses.
Wrestling misses with the combination.
A big left from Arcuri misses.
Arcuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wrestling doesn't seem bothered though.
Wrestling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arcuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling 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.
Arcuri lands an overhand right.
Wrestling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arcuri.
Wrestling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phil Arcuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Wrestling jabs at Arcuri's body.#T1#
Arcuri misses with a straight right.
Arcuri slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Arcuri misses the target.
Arcuri misses with a straight left.
Arcuri misses with a wild body shot.
Arcuri scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Arcuri is predictable there
and Wrestling counters with a three punch combo that has Arcuri backing up. Arcuri nods at Wrestling to acknowledge the strikes.
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrestling manages to avoid it.
Wrestling throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrestling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arcuri throws out the jab.
Wrestling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcuri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wrestling can do to turn this around?
Arcuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arcuri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Arcuri.
Wrestling gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrestling manages to avoid it.
Arcuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrestling was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcuri.
Wrestling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrestling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrestling slips under a jab.
Arcuri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arcuri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wrestling fails to land with a series of punches.
Wrestling misses with a hook. Arcuri ducked under it nicely.
Arcuri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arcuri scores with a jab.
Wrestling ducks under a wild hook from Arcuri.
Arcuri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wrestling misses with an uppercut. Arcuri saw that one coming.
Wrestling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arcuri can pounce on him.
Wrestling takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phil Arcuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrestling is breathing heavily.#T3#
Arcuri stuns Wrestling with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arcuri pushes Wrestling away with a front kick.
Wrestling moves out of range of the strikes.
Arcuri lands a jab.
Wrestling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Arcuri misses.
Arcuri throws the kick towards the body but Wrestling avoids it.
Arcuri lands a jab to Wrestling's midsection.
Arcuri misses with a looping right.
Arcuri throws a push kick but Wrestling slaps the foot to one side.
Arcuri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wrestling's head backwards.
Jab from Arcuri.#ROC#
Wrestling is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arcuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wrestling is still on wobbly legs! Can Arcuri finish him?#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arcuri, right into the meat.
Wrestling seems to have recovered his senses.
Arcuri misses with a body kick.
A combination from Wrestling does no damage.
Arcuri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arcuri lands a big head kick that sends Wrestling to the canvas! Arcuri follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: MMANIAK 19
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Arcuri throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCarthy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab by Arcuri.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
McCarthy misses with a series of wild punches.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arcuri scores with a hook.
Arcuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCarthy lands with a nice combination. Arcuri backs away looking to recover.
Arcuri scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCarthy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Arcuri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Arcuri bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops McCarthy! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
McCarthy is rocked!
Arcuri gets to his feet and stands over McCarthy, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McCarthy felt that one! Arcuri unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McCarthy from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMANIAK 16
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Mankowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Mankowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mankowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Phil Arcuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcuri misses with a head kick.
Mankowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mankowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arcuri defends it well.
Mankowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arcuri lands a head kick!
Arcuri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mankowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arcuri as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri scores with a head kick. #ROC#
Mankowski is rocked!
Arcuri is looking to slow Mankowski down with leg kicks.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arcuri lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mankowski falls backwards - clearly groggy! Arcuri dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Arcuri!

Event: MMANIAK 14
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Em sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Arcuri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Em misses with a body kick.
Arcuri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Em stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arcuri.
Arcuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Em takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arcuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Boris Em has been cut.
Arcuri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Em looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcuri sizes up Em with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Arcuri! Em is out on his feet! Arcuri rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Em is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Em is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Arcuri!

Event: MMANIAK 12 - 170' tournament
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Sylvanas moves to clinch but Arcuri breaks away
and Arcuri counters with a nice body kick.
Sylvanas throws a lazy body kick
and Arcuri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arcuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arcuri blocks a head kick by Sylvanas.
Arcuri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sylvanas momentarily.
Arcuri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arcuri lands a nice shot that snaps Sylvanas's head back.
Sylvanas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arcuri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sylvanas tries a head kick but it misses.
Sylvanas throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Arcuri counters with a shoot takedown. Sylvanas fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcuri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arcuri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Arcuri thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arcuri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Sylvanas keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully.
Arcuri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arcuri wants to control from the top but Sylvanas keeps moving.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arcuri looking to pass the guard.
Arcuri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arcuri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sylvanas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arcuri's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Arcuri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arcuri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arcuri 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.
Arcuri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arcuri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sylvanas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arcuri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arcuri postures up and lands a big shot to Sylvanas's brow.
Arcuri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sylvanas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arcuri sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arcuri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Arcuri wants to control from the top but Sylvanas keeps moving.
Arcuri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been informed that Sylvanas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Arcuri is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sylvanas keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully.
Arcuri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arcuri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arcuri lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arcuri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arcuri is in close to Sylvanas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arcuri is pushing down on Sylvanas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sylvanas is fighting to maintain full guard but Arcuri has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arcuri thows a huge punch but Sylvanas dodges it nicely.
Sylvanas is staying active underneath Arcuri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arcuri is nestled in close to Sylvanas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arcuri works his way into side control.
Arcuri lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sylvanas looks winded!
Arcuri is looking to take a break and control but Sylvanas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sylvanas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arcuri connects with a jab.
Arcuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sylvanas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arcuri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sylvanas takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Sylvanas is rocked!
Arcuri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sylvanas is still on wobbly legs! Can Arcuri finish him?
Sylvanas drops his hands momentarily and Arcuri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arcuri cracks Sylvanas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arcuri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sylvanas can do to turn this around?
Sylvanas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arcuri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sylvanas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sylvanas seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcuri avoids the head kick by Sylvanas.
Arcuri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sylvanas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arcuri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arcuri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sylvanas in his tracks.
Arcuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Sylvanas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Arcuri scores with a nice head shot.
Arcuri throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Sylvanas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sylvanas misses with a knee to the head.
Sylvanas tries to land a knee to the head but Arcuri blocks with his arms.
Arcuri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sylvanas looking to throw knees to the head but Arcuri is blocking nicely.
Sylvanas is breathing heavily.#BC#
Arcuri breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Arcuri.
Sylvanas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arcuri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sylvanas sprawls and moves away.
Sylvanas throws a head kick but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri connects with a right hand. Sylvanas shakes it off.
Phil Arcuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sylvanas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arcuri.
Stephan Sylvanas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcuri scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Arcuri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sylvanas throws a sloppy head kick and Arcuri moves out of range easily.
Arcuri connects with a right hand. Sylvanas shakes it off.
Sylvanas tries to clinch up#TD#
and Arcuri counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sylvanas!
Sylvanas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Arcuri working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Arcuri.
Arcuri works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Arcuri grinds an elbow into Sylvanas's temple.
Sylvanas on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Arcuri lands a strong strike to the head of Sylvanas. That's dazed him! Arcuri looking to finish here. Sylvanas is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Arcuri lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Arcuri!

Event: Destiny Tuesday 53
Date: Jul 26, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Churchill drives through and clinches with Arcuri against the cage.
Arcuri slowing the pace effectively.
Arcuri is pushing Churchill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arcuri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Churchill.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Arcuri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Churchill tries a body shot but Arcuri blocks it.
Churchill lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri can't find room to land a body shot as Churchill controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Churchill fails to land. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Churchill.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arcuri.
Arcuri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Churchill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Arcuri as the two fighters clinch.
Arcuri blocking some punches.
Arcuri wants to stall.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Arcuri tries to work over Churchill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Arcuri to work.
Churchill tries to throw a body punch but Arcuri avoids it by throwing Churchill back against the cage.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Churchill.
Arcuri is trying to force a seperation but Churchill has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Churchill. #T2#
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
Churchill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Arcuri is trying to push Churchill away but Churchill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Arcuri takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Arcuri breaks the clinch.
Churchill needs to keep his hands up - Arcuri had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Arcuri gets tackled into the cage by Churchill. Churchill maintains the clinch.
Arcuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arcuri blocking some punches.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Arcuri misses with some punches. #T3#
Churchill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arcuri's elbow.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Arcuri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arcuri lands a lovely overhand right.
Arcuri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arcuri keeps the fight on the outside.
Arcuri throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Churchill.
Winston Churchill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Churchill's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arcuri under the eye.
Churchill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arcuri avoids the head kick by Churchill.
Arcuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Churchill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arcuri.
Arcuri lands with a cross. #T4#
Arcuri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Churchill slips under a jab.#CL2#
Churchill moves into range and clinches up with Arcuri.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arcuri blocking some punches.
Arcuri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arcuri lands a left hand.
Arcuri is trying to force a seperation but Churchill has the dominant position.
A short left from Churchill.
Arcuri controlling the action here for a moment.
Churchill tries a body shot but Arcuri blocks it.
Churchill struggles to land a body shot inside as Arcuri controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Churchill dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Arcuri avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Arcuri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Churchill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Churchill closes the distance and clinches.
Churchill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Arcuri controls the action.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Churchill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Arcuri on the inside.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Churchill on the inside.
Churchill blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri just leaning against Churchill, taking a breather. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Arcuri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Arcuri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Churchill.
Churchill wants to clinch but Arcuri slips to the side
and Arcuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Arcuri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Churchill doesn't seem phased though.
Arcuri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arcuri misses with a hook. Churchill ducked under it nicely.
Churchill darts in trying to clinch
and Churchill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Churchill gets a clinch.
Churchill lands a body punch.
Arcuri prevents a body shot from Churchill.
A head punch on the inside from Churchill fails to land.
A short right from Churchill.
Churchill gets through Arcuri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Arcuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Churchill tries to throw a body punch but Arcuri avoids it by throwing Churchill back against the cage. #BC#
Arcuri manages to break the clinch.
Churchill slips a jab and a cross from Arcuri.
Churchill throws a shot from downtown. Arcuri moves away and avoids it.
Churchill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Churchill.
Arcuri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Churchill scores with a decent looking hook.
Churchill closes the distance looking to clinch
and Arcuri counters with a thumping low kick.
Churchill moves out of range as Arcuri strikes.
Arcuri misses with a combination
and Churchill makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Arcuri really felt that one!
A combination from Churchill does no damage. #T3##CL2#
Churchill moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Churchill fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arcuri.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Churchill lands a hook that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
Churchill misses with the head strike. #BC#
Arcuri breaks from the clinch.
Arcuri blocks a head kick by Churchill.
Churchill throws a hook to the side of Arcuri's head but Arcuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arcuri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Churchill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Churchill checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Churchill misses.
Churchill throws a head kick that misses.
Arcuri throwing a counter right hand but Churchill manages to avoid it.
Winston Churchill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Churchill misses with a left hand
and Arcuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Arcuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Churchill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Churchill is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Churchill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Arcuri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arcuri misses with an uppercut. Churchill saw that one coming.
Arcuri lets loose with a powerful body kick. Churchill will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcuri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Churchill throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Churchill clinches up with Arcuri and pushes him back against the cage.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri lands a body punch.
Arcuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Churchill scores with a shot to the side of Arcuri's head.
A head punch on the inside from Churchill fails to land.
Arcuri prevents a body shot from Churchill.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Churchill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Churchill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Churchill is looking to clinch but Arcuri is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arcuri. #CL2#
Arcuri tries to keep at a distance but Churchill has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Arcuri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arcuri lands a head kick!
Arcuri catches Churchill with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phil Arcuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Arcuri pushes Churchill away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill just misses with a punch to the body.
Churchill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Arcuri. That snapped Churchill's head back.
Churchill misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Churchill moves into range and clinches up with Arcuri.#T1#
Churchill misses with the head strike.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston Churchill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arcuri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Churchill tries to work over Arcuri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Churchill misses with some punches.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Churchill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arcuri or not.
Churchill pushes Arcuri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri tries to throw a body punch but Churchill avoids it by throwing Arcuri back against the cage.
Churchill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Churchill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Churchill misses with a punch on the inside.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Arcuri controls the action. #BC#
Arcuri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arcuri misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Churchill throws a nice looking combination but Arcuri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Churchill fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Churchill backs away, Arcuri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Churchill throws a jab but it's blocked by Arcuri.
Arcuri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Churchill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Arcuri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arcuri lands with a cross.
Churchill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Churchill.
Arcuri attempts a counter takedown but Churchill avoids it well and moves away.
Arcuri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Churchill swings for the body but Arcuri moves out of range.
Churchill misses with a hook
and Arcuri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Churchill thinking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Churchill. That's going to slow Arcuri down. #CL2#
Churchill clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Arcuri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Churchill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Churchill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Churchill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arcuri's elbow.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Churchill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Churchill blocks an uppercut.
Churchill misses with a punch to the body.
Churchill lands with a left to the head.
Churchill tries a body shot but Arcuri blocks it.
Churchill cracks Arcuri with a nice body shot.
Churchill digs a right hand into Arcuri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arcuri's gas tank.
Churchill misses with some punches.
Winston Churchill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Churchill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arcuri's elbow.
Arcuri stalling against the cage.
Churchill misses with a punch to the body.
Arcuri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Arcuri - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Arcuri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Churchill. #ROC2#
Arcuri is rocked!#BC#
Arcuri manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Churchill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Churchill 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Churchill!
Winston Churchill seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Destiny Tuesday 50
Date: Jun 14, 2016

#R1#
Tucker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Tucker tries to score with a low kick but Arcuri moves his leg out of the way.
Tucker lands a leg kick that knocks Arcuri off balance momentarily.
Tucker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arcuri walks into a straight right hand from Tucker.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch but Arcuri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tucker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arcuri checks it well.
Arcuri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tucker defends it well.
Tucker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arcuri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tucker throws a shot to the body.
Tucker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tucker.
Arcuri 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.
Tucker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
JJ Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcuri loads up on a big right hand but Tucker slips the punch.
Tucker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arcuri throws a counter combo.
Arcuri throws a hook but Tucker blocks it.#T1#
Arcuri throws a sloppy head kick
and Tucker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arcuri throws a sloppy body shot
and Tucker counters with a left to the body.
Arcuri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tucker avoids a kick to the body.
Arcuri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker blocks a head kick by Arcuri.
Arcuri defending well as Tucker loads up on a big left hand.
Arcuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tucker.
Tucker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arcuri's corner calls for a 1-2. Arcuri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Arcuri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tucker takes a swing at Arcuri's ribcage but misses.
Tucker throws an off balance right hand
and Arcuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker tests Arcuri's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcuri with the counter takedown but Tucker avoids it easily.
Arcuri misses with a looping right.
Tucker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tucker jabs Arcuri right on the nose. Arcuri blinks but takes it well.
Tucker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tucker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tucker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arcuri.
Arcuri blocks a low kick nicely.
Arcuri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker wants to clinch but Arcuri slips to the side
and Arcuri counters with a right hand to the body.
Arcuri tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arcuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arcuri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arcuri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Tucker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arcuri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arcuri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Tucker tenderised Arcuri's leg. Arcuri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tucker connects with an inside leg kick.
Tucker looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Tucker tries to clinch
and Arcuri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tucker moves in looking to clinch but Arcuri pushes him off.
Nice straight punches there by Tucker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tucker.
Arcuri misses with an uppercut.
Arcuri lands with a nice body punch.
Arcuri misses with a few strikes there.
Tucker scores with a hook.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcuri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tucker.
A little feinted left hand from Tucker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tucker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arcuri.
Arcuri lands with a cross.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tucker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tucker throws a body shot but no joy.
Tucker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with an uppercut. Tucker saw that one coming.
Tucker wants to clinch up but Arcuri keeps it at a distance.
Arcuri tries a quick counter leg kick but Tucker is wise to it.
Tucker slips under a jab from Arcuri.
Tucker throws a big shot that misses.
Arcuri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arcuri blocks a low kick nicely.
Tucker connects with a jab.
Arcuri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arcuri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Tucker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Arcuri throws a big shot that misses.
Tucker throws a body shot but no joy.
Tucker connects with a solid leg kick.
Arcuri throws a big shot that misses.
Tucker connects with a leg kick. Arcuri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arcuri misses with a hook.
Tucker looks to land a left hand but Arcuri moved out of range nicely.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
Tucker scores with a hook.
Tucker throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Arcuri.
Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Tucker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arcuri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Arcuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arcuri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tucker can pounce on him.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arcuri can do to turn this around?#T1#
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Arcuri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Tucker. Beautiful body shot.
Arcuri misses with a wild body shot.
Arcuri keeps the fight on the outside.
Arcuri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arcuri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tucker can pounce on him.
Arcuri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tucker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Tucker instigates a clinch.
Tucker wants to stall.
Tucker taking a breather.
Arcuri blocking some punches.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tucker lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Tucker throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tucker.
Arcuri blocks a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcuri misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker pushes Arcuri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tucker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tucker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Tucker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tucker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Arcuri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Arcuri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arcuri connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Tucker finds it's way through Arcuri's defenses.
Tucker lands with an uppercut that bounces Arcuri off the cage and back into range.
Tucker dips to his left and cracks Arcuri with an uppercut!
Arcuri looks to land a body kick but Tucker moved away.
Tucker lands a body shot.
A big right from Tucker misses.
Arcuri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tucker scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Tucker is predictable there
and Arcuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tucker fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Arcuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcuri checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tucker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Arcuri gets tackled into the cage by Tucker. Tucker maintains the clinch.
Arcuri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arcuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tucker as Arcuri tries to tie him up.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arcuri avoids it.
Tucker works on Arcuri's body with a couple of short punches.
JJ Tucker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Tucker scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Arcuri breaks the clinch.
Tucker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arcuri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tucker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Arcuri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Tucker dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arcuri staying out of range there.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arcuri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tucker is looking to clinch but Arcuri is avoiding it.
Arcuri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arcuri looks to throw the jab but Tucker is out of range.
Arcuri connects with a body shot.
Tucker throws a good cross that connects.
Tucker swings for the body but Arcuri moves out of range.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arcuri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tucker clinches up against the cage.
Arcuri misses with a punch on the inside.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but Arcuri blocks with his arms.
Arcuri blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Arcuri. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tucker keeps control of Arcuri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tucker tries a body shot but Arcuri blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tucker. #BC2#
Arcuri manages to break the clinch.
Tucker misses with a hook to the body
and Arcuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tucker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arcuri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tucker scrambles back to his feet.
Tucker lands a nice shot that snaps Arcuri's head back. #CL#
Tucker gets a clinch.
Tucker pushes Arcuri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arcuri.
Tucker is pushing Arcuri up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Arcuri avoiding damage as Tucker throws knees to the body. #T2#
Tucker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tucker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcuri avoids the elbow strike from Tucker, against the cage.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Tucker lands with a short shot to the head.
Arcuri struggles to land a body shot inside as Tucker controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tucker.
Arcuri tries to stall but Tucker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Tucker fails to land.
Tucker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tucker trying to land knees to the body.
Arcuri is trying to maintain a safe position but Tucker gets an underhook and turns Arcuri into the cage.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Tucker.
Tucker landing knees to the head. #T3#
Arcuri trying to stall but Tucker improves his position.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Arcuri.
Tucker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Arcuri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike.
Tucker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tucker tries to land knees in the clinch but Arcuri avoids the damage to the body.
Arcuri tries to throw a body punch but Tucker avoids it by throwing Arcuri back against the cage.
Tucker lands a shot to the body.
Arcuri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tucker to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Tucker.
Arcuri misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Arcuri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tucker. #T4#
Arcuri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Tucker moves into range and clinches up with Arcuri.
Tucker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but Arcuri blocks with his arms.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Tucker.
Arcuri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arcuri takes an elbow to the temple.
Tucker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tucker scores a nice knee to the body.
Tucker lands a shot to the body.
Arcuri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tucker tries to throw a body punch but Arcuri avoids it by throwing Tucker back against the cage.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but Arcuri blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Tucker clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Tucker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker misses the jab.
Arcuri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tucker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tucker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arcuri circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tucker, as that shot connected.
Tucker swings widly with a right hand
letting Arcuri counter with a right hand.
Arcuri throws a wild body kick that Tucker sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker throws out a powerful jab.
Tucker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arcuri ducks under a wild hook from Tucker.
Arcuri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tucker.
Arcuri misses the jab.#T1#
Tucker throws a hook to the side of Arcuri's head but Arcuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Tucker backs off Arcuri throws a huge counter combo but Tucker manages to avoid it all.
Tucker looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Arcuri is looking for the big counter here.
Tucker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
A jab from Tucker does it's job there.#CL#
Tucker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arcuri misses with some punches.
Arcuri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tucker struggles to land a body shot inside as Arcuri controls his hands.
Tucker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arcuri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Tucker lands a nice shot to the body.
Arcuri is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tucker trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Arcuri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tucker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tucker checks a low kick from Arcuri.#CL#
Tucker clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcuri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Tucker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arcuri tries to circle away but Tucker has him pinned against the cage.
Arcuri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Arcuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Tucker landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T3#
Tucker landing knees to the body.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arcuri misses with the head strike.
Tucker stalling. #BC2#
Arcuri breaks the clinch.
Tucker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Arcuri misses its intended target.
Tucker throws a right and a left that Arcuri avoids nicely.
Arcuri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tucker looks to throw the jab but Arcuri is out of range.
Tucker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Tucker.
Tucker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tucker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tucker moves in looking to clinch but Arcuri pushes him off.#T4#
Arcuri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arcuri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tucker circles away quickly and effectively.
Tucker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arcuri. Arcuri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Tucker tries to clinch but Arcuri is having none of it.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
Tucker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arcuri checks it well.
Arcuri unleashes a big counter combination but Tucker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tucker throws a right and a left that Arcuri avoids nicely.
JJ Tucker is winning the standup battle so far.
Arcuri lands a jab to the head.
Tucker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tucker throws a jab but it's blocked by Arcuri.
Nice defenses there by Arcuri.
Tucker backing away here, and Arcuri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arcuri throws a head kick but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker throws a poor cross that misses
and Arcuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Tucker had his way with Phil Arcuri in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
#R5#
Arcuri moves out of range as Tucker strikes.
Tucker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arcuri. That did some damage!
Tucker walks into a left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tucker.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tucker 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 Arcuri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arcuri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Arcuri.
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tucker misses the jab.
And Arcuri tries to counter it with a takedown but Tucker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Arcuri.
Tucker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Tucker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arcuri.
Tucker looks to throw the jab but Arcuri is out of range.
Arcuri throws a poor cross that misses
and Tucker counters with a low kick, right behind Arcuri 's knee.
Arcuri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tucker avoids the body shot from Arcuri.
Tucker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arcuri looks for the body kick but Tucker saw that one coming.
Tucker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tucker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arcuri.
Tucker is looking to chop away at Arcuri's legs.
Tucker lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Arcuri misses. #T2#
Arcuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
Arcuri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tucker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tucker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy body kick from Arcuri
and Tucker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tucker slips a jab from Arcuri.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
Tucker throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Arcuri to counter with a crisp jab.
Arcuri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Tucker clinches up against the cage.
Tucker stalling in the clinch but Arcuri improves position.
Tucker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
Tucker tries a body shot but Arcuri blocks it.
JJ Tucker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Tucker lands an elbow that stopped Arcuri in his tracks for a moment.
Arcuri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Arcuri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tucker is trying to stall.
Arcuri taking a breather. #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.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arcuri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Arcuri has had enough of the clinch but Tucker keeps him there for the moment.
Arcuri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tucker backwards. #BC2#
Arcuri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Tucker lands a leg kick that knocks Arcuri off balance momentarily.
Tucker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arcuri's head.
Tucker scores with a body shot.
Tucker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arcuri's sensitive parts.
Tucker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
Phil Arcuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tucker scoring well with a low kick there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: Destiny Tuesday 47
Date: May 03, 2016

#R1#
Lee punishes Arcuri's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee scores with a head kick. Arcuri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee tries to bum rush Arcuri with a series of wild strikes but Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Arcuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arcuri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arcuri lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Arcuri lands with a cross.
Arcuri misses with an uppercut
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Arcuri misses
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Arcuri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
A big left from Lee misses.
Arcuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arcuri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arcuri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcuri misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arcuri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee throws a body punch but Arcuri moves out of range.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.
A big left from Arcuri misses.
Lee misses with a right hand #TD#
and Arcuri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arcuri is stalling in the full guard.
Arcuri throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully.
Arcuri chips away with some ground and pound.
Arcuri works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to sweep here but Arcuri controlling him for the moment.
Arcuri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee has Arcuri pulled in close to control his posture.
Arcuri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcuri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arcuri sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard. #T3#
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arcuri passes into half guard. #SUB#
Arcuri 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. #SUB#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Arcuri.
Arcuri thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arcuri with the ground and pound but Lee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Arcuri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arcuri tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arcuri's guard. #REVB#
Lee wants to stand but Arcuri is controlling his posture from full guard.
Arcuri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Arcuri is keeping the position.#SUB#
Arcuri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lewis Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Arcuri throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Arcuri lands a right hook to the body.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Arcuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Arcuri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lee misses with a hook.#T1#
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arcuri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lewis Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcuri checks a leg kick.
Arcuri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arcuri drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arcuri misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arcuri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lewis Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arcuri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arcuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Arcuri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arcuri misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Arcuri throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arcuri.
Arcuri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcuri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arcuri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arcuri on the side of the head.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arcuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Arcuri counters with a takedown into side control.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee holds on to Arcuri's head and controls the position momentarily. #T3#
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Arcuri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee wants to improve his position but Arcuri is controlling well.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Arcuri sits in half guard.
Arcuri slows the pace down in half guard.
Arcuri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arcuri 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. #T4#
Lee wants to improve his position but Arcuri is controlling well.
Lee is controlling Arcuri's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Arcuri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arcuri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arcuri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arcuri is taking a breather. Lee 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.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Phil Arcuri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee lands a head shot.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arcuri throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee stalks Arcuri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arcuri's face. Arcuri staggers backwards, shaken.
Arcuri throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcuri throws a head kick that misses.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Arcuri tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arcuri moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Arcuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Arcuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arcuri throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arcuri throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Arcuri lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arcuri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee takes a swing at Arcuri's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses with a combination #TD#
and Arcuri counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
Arcuri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee controls Arcuri momentarily but Arcuri frees himself.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Arcuri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arcuri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully.
Arcuri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully.
Arcuri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Lee has momentary wrist control but Arcuri slips an elbow through the middle.
Arcuri stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arcuri is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Arcuri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee wants to sweep here but Arcuri controlling him for the moment.
Lee has his hands on Arcuri's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee wants to sweep here but Arcuri controlling him for the moment.
Arcuri trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Arcuri's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lewis Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcuri throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arcuri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arcuri throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phil Arcuri.
I think Arcuri 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Arcuri!
The defeated Lewis Lee had this to say: 'I'm not even sure what I was trying to do tonight! Nothing felt natural at all!'.

Event: Fight Me Fight You
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
As Arcuri looks to move away, Suker throws a big counter combo but Arcuri just gets out of the way.
Suker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arcuri throws out the jab.
Suker looks to land a right hand but Arcuri moved out of range.
A low kick from Arcuri is predictable there
and Suker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arcuri throws a poor cross that misses
and Suker counters with a nice uppercut.
Suker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arcuri looks to throw the jab but Suker is out of range.
Suker lands an overhand right.
Suker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arcuri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suker.
Arcuri tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Suker moves out of range of the body kick from Arcuri.
It looked like Suker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Suker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arcuri.
Arcuri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suker as he avoids it easily.
Suker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Arcuri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arcuri misses with a shot to the body
and Suker counters with a nice leg kick.
Suker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Arcuri counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Suker!
Suker is looking to reverse the position.
Suker wants to get back to his feet but Arcuri drags him back down.
Suker is trying to improve his position.
Arcuri advances to mount.
Arcuri is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Arcuri has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Suker's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcuri landing shots from mount.
Suker wants to control but Arcuri is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Suker regains half guard.
Arcuri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Arcuri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Suker is trying to maintain the position but Arcuri is very close to passing his half guard.
Suker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Suker tries to roll over but Arcuri keeps him under control.
Suker is trying to stand.
Arcuri is pressing down on Suker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suker is holding on for now.
Arcuri is still trying to improve position.
Suker wants to get back to his feet.
Arcuri trying to control the action but Suker is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Arcuri connects with a nice short shot to Suker's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Arcuri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Suker won't allow Arcuri to pass to mount.
Arcuri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suker tries to roll over but Arcuri keeps him under control.
Suker is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Arcuri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arcuri stops Suker from getting back to his feet.
Arcuri prevents Suker from improving his position.
Arcuri trying to control from half guard but Suker is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arcuri lands a nice short elbow.
Suker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Suker is trying to stand back up but Arcuri is controlling him
Suker is looking for a sweep. Arcuri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arcuri on the ground.
Arcuri wants to control but Suker is keeping him busy.
Suker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arcuri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Arcuri there.
Arcuri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Suker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suker tries to get out of the position.
Arcuri is nestled in close to Suker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Suker wants to get back to his feet.
Arcuri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arcuri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suker is trying to get back to full guard.
Arcuri is nestled in close to Suker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arcuri is nestled in close to Suker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri 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##TD2#
Arcuri gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Suker manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A low kick from Arcuri misses
and Suker counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Suker as he checks the leg kick.
Suker scores with a nice strike.
Arcuri lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcuri throws a leg kick
enabling Suker to counter with a crisp jab.
Suker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arcuri.
Arcuri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arcuri missing with a left hand there. Suker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arcuri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Suker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davor Suker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suker slips a straight right by Arcuri.
It looks like Suker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
Suker throws a hook but Arcuri blocks it.
Arcuri misses with a wild combination.
Davor Suker is winning the standup battle so far.
Arcuri slips under a jab from Suker.
Arcuri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Suker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arcuri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suker is out of range.
Suker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arcuri just manages to avoid it.
Suker with a nice cross.
Suker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.
Suker looks to land a right hand but Arcuri moved out of range.
Suker stuffs the takedown.
Arcuri misses with a body kick.
Suker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suker needs to keep his hands up - Arcuri had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Suker misses the target.
A slow jab from Arcuri misses its intended target.
Suker throws a quick counter head kick but Arcuri was just out of range.
Arcuri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suker. Suker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Suker misses the target.
Arcuri with the counter takedown but Suker avoids it easily.
Arcuri cracks Suker with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Suker was looking to counter with a kick there.
Arcuri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suker.
Suker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Arcuri misses.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Arcuri misses.
Sloppy strikes from Arcuri. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Suker. No joy for Arcuri on that attempt.
Davor Suker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Arcuri.
Suker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Arcuri misses.
Arcuri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davor Suker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcuri misses with a straight right.
Arcuri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arcuri.
A punch lands to the side of Arcuri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arcuri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Suker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Suker pushes Arcuri off and gets back to his feet. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arcuri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arcuri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suker.
Arcuri slips a jab from Suker.
Suker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arcuri throws a leg kick
and Suker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Suker staying out of range there.
Arcuri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arcuri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suker defends well and Arcuri ends up having to push Suker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Suker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcuri tries to land a front kick but Suker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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 Davor Suker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A low kick from Arcuri misses
and Suker counters with a nice body kick.
Jab by Suker.
Suker throws a jab but it's blocked by Arcuri.
Arcuri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Suker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Suker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arcuri throws out the jab.
Suker misses with a lunging right hand
and Arcuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arcuri punishes Suker's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arcuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arcuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suker at a distance.
Arcuri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Suker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arcuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suker cracks Arcuri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arcuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Suker.
Arcuri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suker is fending him off so far but Arcuri persists. Nope, Suker circles away and we're back to standing.
Arcuri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suker pinned against the cage. Suker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arcuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arcuri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arcuri tries to bum rush Suker with a series of wild strikes but Suker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Suker misses the target.#T2#
A good leg kick by Arcuri.
Suker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arcuri.
Arcuri scores with the left hand. Suker knows he should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Arcuri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Suker misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Arcuri counters with a single leg into guard. Suker didn't expect that.
Arcuri wants to control from the top but Suker keeps moving.
Arcuri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arcuri manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Arcuri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arcuri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suker. #T3#
Suker wanted to stand there but Arcuri had control of the position. #SUB2#
Arcuri has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Suker doesn't defend quickly enough and Arcuri has managed to lock this one up! Can Suker escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Arcuri on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri is the new welterweight champion!
Davor Suker was interviewed post fight and said 'nobody's perfect! we can lose and win, but this loss makes me hunger to train more'.

Event: Gain Pain
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
Arcuri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rustandi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice sprawl there from Rustandi as Arcuri shoots in.
Arcuri misses with a left hand
and Rustandi counters with a low kick, right behind Arcuri 's knee.
Arcuri lands with a slapping head kick.
Rustandi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rustandi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been informed that Arcuri has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arcuri throws a lazy head kick
and Rustandi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arcuri scores with a kick to the body.
A big left from Arcuri misses.
Phil Arcuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rustandi misses with a few strikes there.
Arcuri throws a hook but Rustandi blocks it.
Arcuri throws a wild body kick that Rustandi sees coming a mile off.
Rustandi throws a big counter combination but Arcuri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Arcuri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
Arcuri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Arcuri.
Arcuri swings for the body but Rustandi moves out of range.
Rustandi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Arcuri.
And Arcuri tries to counter it with a takedown but Rustandi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rustandi.
Rustandi throws a combination that misses
and Arcuri counters with a nice leg kick.
Rustandi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arcuri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arcuri ducks under a wild hook from Rustandi.
Arcuri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rustandi moves out of range of the body kick from Arcuri.
Arcuri lands a front kick.
Arcuri takes a swing at Rustandi's ribcage but misses.
Rustandi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arcuri.
Rustandi is looking to counter punch.
Arcuri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rustandi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arcuri somewhat.
Dede Rustandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a left hand
and Rustandi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rustandi misses the target.
Rustandi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arcuri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arcuri lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rustandi will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Arcuri loads up on a big right hand but Rustandi slips the punch.
Arcuri throws a looping overhand right but Rustandi ducks down to avoid it.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rustandi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arcuri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Arcuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rustandi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rustandi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arcuri.
Rustandi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arcuri.
Rustandi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcuri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Rustandi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a kick to the body.
Arcuri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Rustandi misses.
Arcuri misses with a takedown attempt
letting Rustandi counter with a right hand. #T3#
A jab from Rustandi finds it's way through Arcuri's defenses.
Rustandi scores with a shot to the body.
Arcuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rustandi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Arcuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arcuri moves out of range as Rustandi strikes.
Arcuri is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rustandi scores with a jab to the body.
Rustandi throws a body punch but Arcuri moves out of range.
Rustandi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rustandi manages to avoid it.
Arcuri cracks the inside of Rustandi's front leg.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Rustandi fails to land with a series of punches.
Arcuri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rustandi's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rustandi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Rustandi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arcuri throws a shot to the body.
Rustandi swings for the body but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri throws out a loose jab but Rustandi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rustandi throwing a counter right hand but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Rustandi slips under a jab from Arcuri.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Rustandi.
Rustandi feints a jab promting Arcuri to slip. Rustandi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arcuri slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Arcuri throws a lazy head kick
letting Rustandi counter with a right hand.
Arcuri throws out a loose jab but Rustandi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rustandi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arcuri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arcuri throws a head kick that misses
and Rustandi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rustandi lands with a nice body punch.
Rustandi misses with a two punch combination.
Rustandi misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dede Rustandi 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#
Arcuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rustandi.
Arcuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arcuri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arcuri misses with a left hand
and Rustandi counters with a left to the body.
Rustandi throws out a powerful jab.
Rustandi cracks Arcuri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rustandi thuds his right hand into Arcuri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rustandi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arcuri can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Rustandi misses its intended target.
Rustandi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rustandi duly obliges.
Arcuri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rustandi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rustandi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Rustandi.
Rustandi avoids a kick to the body.
Arcuri scores with a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rustandi. #T1#
Rustandi misses with a hook to the body
and Arcuri counters with a left and a right that stings Rustandi.
Arcuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rustandi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arcuri lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Arcuri.
A good leg kick by Arcuri.
Arcuri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rustandi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arcuri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Rustandi.
Arcuri cracks the inside of Rustandi's front leg.
Arcuri slips a jab and a cross from Rustandi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Arcuri fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rustandi to the ground. Arcuri is now in Rustandi's guard.
Arcuri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rustandi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Rustandi trying to keep a closed guard but Arcuri is proving a slippery customer.
Rustandi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rustandi tries to get out of the position.
Arcuri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Arcuri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rustandi looking to control.
Rustandi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arcuri.
Rustandi keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully.
Rustandi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arcuri on the ground.
Rustandi is looking to stand up but Arcuri isn't so interested in that idea.
Rustandi keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully.
Arcuri passes Rustandi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rustandi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arcuri.
Arcuri lands strikes from half guard.
Rustandi taking some punishment here, with Arcuri in his half guard. #T3#
Rustandi trying to control but Arcuri postures up.
Arcuri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rustandi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arcuri prevents Rustandi from standing back up.
Rustandi is trying to maintain the position but Arcuri is very close to passing his half guard.
Arcuri working Rustandi over with strikes.
Arcuri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Rustandi is rocked!
Arcuri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Rustandi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arcuri lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Rustandi quite badly. Rustandi pulls Arcuri in close trying to recover. Arcuri postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Rustandi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Rustandi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Arcuri!

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