Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GK 133 - Mencken vs Guedes
Date: Jun 11, 2017

#R1#
Novoselic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Claudiu flicks out a counter leg kick but Novoselic steps away.
Claudiu blocks a leg kick.
Novoselic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Novoselic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Novoselic throws a series of punches but Claudiu moves out of range.
Claudiu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Novoselic misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Claudiu.
Novoselic avoids a kick to the body.
Novoselic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid body kick from Claudiu.
Novoselic throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Claudiu counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Novoselic.
Claudiu misses with a body kick.
Claudiu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Novoselic is out of range and Claudiu settles back down.
Nice jab there from Novoselic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Nice shot by Novoselic.
Novoselic checks a leg kick nicely.
Claudiu tries to clinch up but Novoselic circles away and keeps his distance.
As Claudiu backs away, Novoselic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Claudiu sizes up Novoselic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Novoselic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Claudiu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Claudiu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Claudiu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Claudiu throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiu lands a front kick.
Novoselic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Claudiu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Costin Claudiu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Novoselic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Novoselic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Claudiu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Novoselic blocks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Claudiu scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Claudiu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Claudiu keeps Novoselic at a distance using the push kick.
Claudiu tries a low kick but Novoselic avoids it.
Claudiu throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
Novoselic blocks a head kick by Claudiu.
Novoselic blocks the body kick.
Novoselic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Novoselic misses
and Claudiu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Novoselic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Claudiu.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Claudiu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Claudiu.
Claudiu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Novoselic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Claudiu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Claudiu lands a leg kick that knocks Novoselic off balance momentarily.
Claudiu throws a push kick but Novoselic slaps the foot to one side.
Novoselic checks a leg kick.
Novoselic connects with a looping right hand.
Claudiu throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic feints and then cracks Claudiu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Claudiu down.
Novoselic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Claudiu.
Novoselic lands with a right hand.
Novoselic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Claudiu connects with a leg kick. Novoselic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Claudiu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Claudiu misses with a low kick as Novoselic jumps back.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Claudiu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Claudiu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiu misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Novoselic scores with a jab. Claudiu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Claudiu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
Claudiu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Claudiu throws a body kick that misses.
Claudiu throws a chopping leg kick but Novoselic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Novoselic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Claudiu lands with a slapping head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Claudiu. Novoselic shrugs it off though.
Claudiu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novoselic.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Claudiu.
Claudiu scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claudiu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Novoselic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Claudiu connects with an inside leg kick.
Claudiu throws a head kick but Novoselic moves out of range.
Claudiu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costin Claudiu 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#
Novoselic connects with the punch.
Claudiu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novoselic throws out the jab.
Claudiu misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Claudiu.
Claudiu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Novoselic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Claudiu. That did some damage!
Claudiu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Claudiu defending well as Novoselic loads up on a big left hand.
Claudiu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Novoselic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Claudiu misses with a looping left.
Claudiu looks for the body kick but Novoselic saw that one coming.
Claudiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Novoselic is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Claudiu. #T1#
Claudiu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Novoselic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Claudiu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Claudiu throws a solid leg kick but Novoselic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Claudiu.
Claudiu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Novoselic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Claudiu. Novoselic does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Claudiu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Novoselic jabs Claudiu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Claudiu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Claudiu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the body from Novoselic misses
and Claudiu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Claudiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novoselic thuds a left hand into Claudiu's body.
Novoselic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Claudiu checks the leg kick.
Claudiu throws a front kick aimed at Novoselic's knee but Novoselic avoids it well.
Novoselic misses the shot to the body.
Novoselic jabs at Claudiu's body.
Claudiu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Novoselic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Claudiu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick lands from Novoselic.
Claudiu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Claudiu is predictable there
and Novoselic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Novoselic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Claudiu at a distance.
Claudiu throws a low kick but Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Novoselic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Claudiu slips under a jab from Novoselic.
Claudiu misses with a head kick. #T3#
Novoselic swings for the body but Claudiu moves out of range.
Novoselic checks a leg kick.
Novoselic throwing a counter right hand but Claudiu manages to avoid it.
Claudiu moves out of range of the leg kick from Novoselic.
Novoselic moves out of range of the body kick from Claudiu.
Claudiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Claudiu checks a leg kick.
Claudiu throws a body kick that misses.
Novoselic connects with a right hand. Claudiu shakes it off.
Claudiu swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Claudiu throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Claudiu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic throws out a loose jab but Claudiu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good work by Claudiu as he checks the leg kick.
Claudiu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costin Claudiu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Claudiu walks into a jab.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses.
Novoselic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Claudius jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Novoselic lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Claudiu but Claudiu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Claudiu throws a leg kick but Novoselic checks it.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Claudiu - that will leave a mark!
Novoselic thows a leg kick but Claudiu checks it
and Claudiu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Claudiu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novoselic.
Claudiu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Claudiu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Novoselic.
Novoselic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Claudiu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Claudiu tries to score with a low kick but Novoselic moves his leg out of the way.
Novoselic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Claudiu has time to react.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Claudiu moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Claudiu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Claudiu.
A good leg kick by Novoselic.
Claudiu walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Novoselic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Claudiu's hands.
Novoselic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Claudiu defends well and Novoselic ends up having to push Claudiu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Claudiu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic works the jab nicely.
Novoselic misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Claudiu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Claudiu is looking to score with low kicks.
Claudiu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Claudiu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Claudiu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novoselic 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.
Claudiu tries to land a leg kick but Novoselic saw it coming and moves away.
Novoselic catches Claudiu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Novoselic misses with a looping left.
Novoselic connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Claudiu is rocked!
Novoselic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Claudiu in his tracks.
Claudiu is still on wobbly legs! Can Novoselic finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Claudiu misses the target.
Claudiu 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.
Novoselic drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Claudiu right on the button. Claudiu goes down! Novoselic follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Novoselic gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Novoselic!
An out of breath Alex Novoselic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFFA 180
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
Claudiu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Claudiu connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Claudiu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Claudiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego misses with a hook
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Claudiu's corner calls for a 1-2. Claudiu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Claudiu throws out the jab.
Diego wants to clinch up but Claudiu keeps it at a distance.
Claudiu tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diego.
Diego throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Claudiu is out of range.
Claudiu throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
Claudiu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Claudiu misses with a head kick.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Claudiu counters with a body kick.
Claudiu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Claudiu connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Claudiu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Claudiu's brow.
Claudiu tries to stall but Diego uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Claudiu cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Claudiu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diego gets through Claudiu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiu.
Claudiu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claudiu pushes off an throws an elbow but Diego leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2#
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Claudiu swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiu.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Claudiu is trying to stall.
Claudiu misses with a body punch.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Claudiu backwards.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claudiu lands an elbow that stopped Diego in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
A short right from Claudiu on the inside.
Claudiu tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Claudiu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego tries a body shot but Claudiu blocks it.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Claudiu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claudiu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Diego misses with some punches.
Claudiu misses with a punch to the body.
Diego takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Claudiu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Claudiu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Claudiu backwards.
Claudiu blocks the elbow strike.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego is looking to control Claudiu's arms but Claudiu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the ropes.
Claudiu scores with a shoulder strike.
Claudiu is trying to maintain a safe position but Diego gets an underhook and turns Claudiu into the ropes.
Claudiu tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Claudiu back against the ropes.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Claudiu's brow.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Claudiu working aggressively here.
Claudiu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Claudiu avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claudiu swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Claudiu.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Claudiu misses with a body punch.
Claudiu misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Claudiu blocks the body kick.
Claudiu misses with a leg kick.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Claudiu counters with a solid body kick.
Claudiu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Claudiu lands a head kick!
Diego misses with an uppercut. Claudiu saw that one coming.
A low kick from Diego misses
and Claudiu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diego really felt that one!
A big right from Diego misses.
Costin Claudiu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego misses with an uppercut
and Claudiu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diego jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diego tries to clinch there but Claudiu circles away.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Claudiu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Claudiu throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Diego avoids the body shot from Claudiu.
Claudiu misses with a low kick.
Diego scores with the left hand. Claudiu knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Diego misses with a right hand
and Claudiu counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego takes a swing at Claudiu's ribcage but misses.
Diego checks a leg kick nicely.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Claudiu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Claudiu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Claudiu.
Claudiu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Claudiu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Claudiu tries to move into range but Diego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Claudiu lands a right hand.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Claudiu tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claudiu can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claudiu can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Diego lands an elbow just above Claudiu 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Claudiu blocking some punches.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Claudiu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Claudiu throws an elbow but it misses.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Claudiu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Claudiu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego pushes Claudiu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudiu pushes off an throws an elbow but Diego leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Claudiu tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Claudiu's brow.
Diego taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diego stalling in the clinch but Claudiu improves position. #T3#
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Claudiu misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Claudiu.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Claudiu or not.
Diego trying to stall but Claudiu improves his position.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Claudiu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego lands an elbow just above Claudiu 's eye.
Claudiu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diego is keeping busy.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiu lands with a left to the head.
Diego lands an elbow just above Claudiu 's eye.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Claudiu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Claudiu misses with some punches.
Claudiu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Claudiu backwards.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#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!
Claudiu takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Claudiu's brow.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Claudiu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diego lands a left hand.
Claudiu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claudiu struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Claudiu.
Diego tries a body shot but Claudiu blocks it.
Claudiu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Diego lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Claudiu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claudiu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Claudiu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Claudiu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego presses Claudiu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwan Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Claudiu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego misses with a kick to the body.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Claudiu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crunch! Claudiu slams his shin into Diego's torso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Claudiu.
Claudiu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego cracks the inside of Claudiu's front leg.
Claudiu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands the left hand.
Claudiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Claudiu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diego tries to clinch but Claudiu moves away
and Claudiu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diego thinking.
Claudiu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Claudiu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Claudiu counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Claudiu throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Diego wants to clinch.
Claudiu scores with a nice body kick.
Claudiu lands a front kick.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Claudiu pushes him off.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego cracks Claudiu with an open hand slap.
Diego feints and then cracks Claudiu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Claudiu down.
A shot to the body from Diego misses
and Claudiu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Claudiu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Claudiu throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Claudiu tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Claudiu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Claudiu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Claudiu.
Claudiu throws a body kick that misses
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Claudiu's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Claudiu. That's going to slow Diego down.
Claudiu throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Diego half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diego lands a jab.
Diego connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Claudiu is rocked!
Claudiu walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Claudiu is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dwan Diego!

Event: EFFA 177 - PPV
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Claudiu moves away from the strike by Salamanca.
Claudiu missing with a left hand there. Salamanca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salamanca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Claudiu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Claudiu.
Claudiu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salamanca lands a leg kick that knocks Claudiu off balance momentarily.
Salamanca tries to clinch up but Claudiu circles away and keeps his distance.
Salamanca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Claudiu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Claudiu throws a wild body kick that Salamanca sees coming a mile off.
Salamanca catches Claudiu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Claudiu misses with a low kick.
Salamanca defending well as Claudiu loads up on a big left hand.
Salamanca 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.
Salamanca slips a straight right by Claudiu.
Salamanca is looking to clinch.
Claudiu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salamanca avoids it.
Tuco Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Salamanca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Salamanca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Claudiu is out of range. #CL2#
Salamanca clinches with his opponent.
Salamanca blocks a body shot from Claudiu.
Salamanca blocks an elbow strike from Claudiu. #T1#
Salamanca takes an elbow to the forehead.
Claudiu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salamanca backwards.
Salamanca can't find room to land a body shot as Claudiu controls the action.
A hook to the body from Claudiu.
Claudiu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Claudiu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salamanca blocks an elbow strike from Claudiu.
Claudiu presses Salamanca against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salamanca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiu misses with a punch to the body.
Claudiu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salamanca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Salamanca lands a body shot.
Claudiu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Claudiu lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Claudiu.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claudiu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Claudiu misses with some punches. #BC2#
Salamanca breaks the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Salamanca.
Salamanca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salamanca swinging wildly here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Claudiu checks a leg kick.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Claudiu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Claudiu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Claudiu takes a jab right on the kisser.
A good leg kick by Claudiu.
Claudiu moves away from the strike by Salamanca.
Claudiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Claudiu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salamanca.
Claudiu throws a series of punches but Salamanca avoids them all with ease.
Claudiu lands a jab.
Claudiu is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Salamanca lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Salamanca.
Salamanca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Claudiu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Salamanca tries to clinch but Claudiu is having none of it.
Claudiu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That kick from Salamanca tenderised Claudiu's leg. Claudiu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salamanca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Claudiu.
Salamanca scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Claudiu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Claudiu pushes Salamanca up against the ropes in a clinch.
Salamanca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Salamanca has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salamanca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claudiu lands a shoulder strike.
Salamanca swings wildly with an uppercut but Claudiu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salamanca being controlled against the ropes.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Claudiu.
Salamanca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salamanca wants to break the clinch but can't.
Salamanca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salamanca. #BC2#
Salamanca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Salamanca is predictable there
enabling Claudiu to counter with a crisp jab.
Salamanca scores with a jab.
Claudiu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salamanca throws a wild body kick that Claudiu sees coming a mile off.
Salamanca misses with a head kick.
Salamanca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claudiu lands a nice hook to Salamanca's body. Salamanca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, jab by Claudiu - just one landing.
Salamanca is looking to clinch but Claudiu is avoiding it.
Claudiu connects with a single shot there.
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 Costin Claudiu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Salamanca throws a leg kick but Claudiu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Claudiu.
Salamanca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Claudiu throws a leg kick but Salamanca moved away.
Claudiu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Claudiu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salamanca scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salamanca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Salamanca throws a right hand that misses
and Claudiu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Claudiu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salamanca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salamanca circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Claudiu closes the distance and clinches.
Claudiu throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salamanca struggles to land a body shot inside as Claudiu controls his hands.
Salamanca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Claudiu slows down the pace here.
A short left from Salamanca. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claudiu.
Salamanca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Claudiu takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Claudiu.
Salamanca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiu throws an elbow that misses.
Claudiu can't find room to land a body shot as Salamanca controls the action.
Claudiu throws a punch but it's blocked by Salamanca.
Claudiu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salamanca blocks an uppercut.
Salamanca blocking some punches.
Claudiu gets through Salamanca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiu fails to land.
Claudiu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salamanca backwards.
Claudiu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Claudiu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiu has a couple of punches blocked by Salamanca.
Costin Claudiu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salamanca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Claudiu is keeping busy.
Claudiu throws a head punch that misses.
Salamanca takes an elbow to the forehead.
Claudiu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Claudiu tries to work over Salamanca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claudiu prevents Salamanca from breaking the clinch.
Salamanca blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Salamanca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salamanca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salamanca tries to clinch but Claudiu moves out of range.
Salamanca feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Claudiu's calf.
Claudiu drops his hands momentarily and Salamanca takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Salamanca misses with a left hand
and Claudiu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Claudiu tries a head kick but it misses.
Claudiu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamanca was well out of range. Poor timing from Claudiu.#T3#
Salamanca misses with a wild body shot.
Salamanca displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Salamanca avoids the head kick by Claudiu.
Claudiu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Salamanca checks it well.
Claudiu slips a jab from Salamanca.
Both fighters circling a little - Claudiu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Salamanca.
Claudiu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Claudiu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Claudiu lands a right hook to the body.
Salamanca takes a kick to the side of the head.
Claudiu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Claudiu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Salamanca.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claudiu moves out of range as Salamanca throws a body kick.
Salamanca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Claudiu.
Salamanca blocks a head kick by Claudiu. #CL#
Claudiu moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Salamanca is trying to force a seperation but Claudiu has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claudiu.
Salamanca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Claudiu.
A shot in the inside from Salamanca.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Claudiu working aggressively here.
Claudiu working aggressively here.
Salamanca blocks the elbow strike.
Claudiu lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Claudiu.
Claudiu misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Claudiu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salamanca swings wildly with an uppercut but Claudiu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salamanca throws a punch but it's blocked by Claudiu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costin Claudiu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Salamanca sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Claudiu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Claudiu wants to clinch up but Salamanca keeps it at a distance.
Claudiu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Claudiu staying out of range there.
Claudiu throws a sloppy head kick and Salamanca moves out of range easily.
Salamanca walks forward, straight into a front kick from Claudiu.
Salamanca swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Salamanca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Salamanca tries to clinch but Claudiu moves out of range.
Claudiu lands a jab-cross combination.
Salamanca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Salamanca with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salamanca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Claudiu.
Nice shot by Claudiu.
Claudiu throws a leg kick but Salamanca sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Salamanca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salamanca misses with a leg kick
and Claudiu counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Claudiu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salamanca's head.
Salamanca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Claudiu.
A slow jab from Salamanca misses its intended target.
Claudiu throws a head kick that Salamanca semi-blocks.
Claudiu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salamanca.
Salamanca scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Claudiu, as that shot connected.
Salamanca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salamanca scores with a spinning back kick!
Claudiu motions for Salamanca to come forward. Claudiu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salamanca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Claudiu.
Claudiu pushes Salamanca away with a front kick.
Claudiu misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Salamanca.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salamanca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by Salamanca.
Claudiu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Salamanca is out of range and Claudiu settles back down.
Salamanca tries to counter by closing the distance.
Salamanca clobbers Claudiu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Claudiu just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Salamanca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Claudiu.
Salamanca motions for Claudiu to come forward. Salamanca throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salamanca connects with a body shot that sends Claudiu's belly button to the back.
Salamanca throws a sloppy body shot
and Claudiu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Claudiu feints and then cracks Salamanca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salamanca down.
Claudiu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Claudiu's head.
Claudiu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Claudiu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Salamanca misses the target.
Claudiu tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Salamanca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Salamanca with a hook.
Salamanca swings widly with a right hand
and Salamanca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Claudiu.
Claudiu ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
Claudiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Salamanca is just out of range.
Claudiu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Claudiu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salamanca checks a low kick from Claudiu.
Salamanca throws a body kick that misses.
Claudiu moves out of range of the strikes.
Salamanca lands a head kick. Claudiu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Salamanca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salamanca clobbers Claudiu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Salamanca cracks Claudiu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Claudiu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salamancas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Claudiu tries to score with a low kick but Salamanca moves his leg out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Claudiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Salamanca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Claudiu ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
Claudiu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salamanca swings widly with a right hand
and Claudiu counters with a nice body kick.
Claudiu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Claudiu lunges at Salamanca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salamanca's hand.
A jab lands there for Claudiu.
Salamanca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costin Claudiu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Salamanca misses.
Tuco Salamanca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Claudiu throws a hook to the side of Salamanca's head but Salamanca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salamanca! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salamanca. Claudiu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Salamanca misses its intended target.
Salamanca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Claudiu throws a chopping leg kick but Salamanca manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Claudiu backing away here, and Salamanca unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Claudiu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

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 Costin Claudiu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Claudiu, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EFFA 168
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Johnson lands with a straight right. Claudiu didn't see that one coming.
Claudiu misses with a head kick.
Claudiu walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Claudiu slips a straight right by Johnson.
Claudiu 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.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Claudiu.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Claudiu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Claudiu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Claudiu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Claudiu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fleece Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Claudiu throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Claudiu is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Claudiu throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Jab from Claudiu.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Claudiu tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it. #T1#
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Claudiu moved away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Johnson - that will leave a mark!
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Claudiu defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Claudiu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Claudiu closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the ropes.
Claudiu has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiu can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson tries to work over Claudiu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Claudiu digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Claudiu misses with a body punch.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Claudiu controls his hands.
Johnson pushes Claudiu back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Claudiu lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Claudiu lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.#T2#
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Claudiu prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Claudiu misses with an elbow over the top.
Claudiu has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Claudiu tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Claudiu.
Claudiu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Claudiu.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Claudiu misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Claudiu scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Claudiu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Claudiu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiu misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiu.
Claudiu struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Claudiu backwards.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Claudiu tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Claudiu back against the ropes.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Claudiu controls the action.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Claudiu backwards.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Claudiu has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Claudiu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claudiu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Claudiu's elbow.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Claudiu blocks it.
Claudiu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Claudiu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Johnson tries to work over Claudiu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Claudiu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Claudiu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Claudiu misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Claudiu. #T4#
Johnson misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Claudiu's elbow.
Claudiu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Claudiu - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Claudiu backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claudiu pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Claudiu throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiu fails to land.
Johnson presses Claudiu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiu fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiu.
Claudiu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Claudiu lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claudiu throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiu.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Claudiu.
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 Fleece Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fleece Johnson'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.
#R2#
Claudiu misses with an uppercut.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Claudiu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Claudiu is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Claudiu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Claudiu.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Claudiu moved out of range.
Claudiu tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Claudiu tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Claudiu is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses the jab.
Claudiu lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson throws a hook but Claudiu avoids it easily.
Johnson backing away here, and Claudiu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Claudiu throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Claudiu scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Fleece Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Claudiu knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Claudiu counters with a body kick.
Claudiu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Claudiu wants to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch position.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Claudiu if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Claudiu avoids it.
Claudiu flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Claudiu throws a big shot that misses.
Claudiu wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Claudiu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Claudiu misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Claudiu to counter with a crisp jab.
Claudiu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Claudiu jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Claudiu.
Claudiu walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claudiu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Claudiu misses.
Claudiu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Donk. Johnson catches Claudiu right on the button with a cross.
Claudiu throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Claudiu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Claudiu, right into the meat.
Claudiu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Claudiu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Claudiu clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Claudiu scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claudiu lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claudiu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Johnson.
Claudiu blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Claudiu blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Costin Claudiu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Claudiu 's eye.
Claudiu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claudiu.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Claudiu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson digs a right hand into Claudiu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Claudiu's gas tank. #T4#
Claudiu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Claudiu's ribcage.
Claudiu is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Claudiu has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Claudiu blocks an uppercut.
Claudiu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Claudiu avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the ropes.
Claudiu looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Claudiu.
Claudiu avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the ropes.
Claudiu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Claudiu.
Claudiu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claudiu digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Claudiu avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the ropes.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Claudiu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fleece Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fleece Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Claudiu just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Claudiu breaks away and moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Claudiu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson throws a push kick but Claudiu slaps the foot to one side.
Claudiu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Claudiu shrugs it off though.
Claudiu drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Claudiu misses with a low kick.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Claudiu seems unphased.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claudiu can do to turn this around?
Claudiu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Claudiu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Claudiu sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Claudiu, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiu blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Claudiu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnson.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Claudiu. #T1#
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Claudiu avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson. #ROC#
Claudiu is rocked!
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Claudiu is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Claudiu.
Johnson cracks Claudiu with a big elbow, right in the eye socket! Claudiu drops to his knees in obvious pain! The referee starts the count but it's plainly obvious that Claudiu isn't going to get back to his feet. The referee counts none the less and Johnson struts around the mat, safe in the knowledge that this one is over. A big win for Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Fleece Johnson!
A less than humble Fleece Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: EFFA 164
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stonemas checks a leg kick.
Stonemas catches Claudiu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Claudiu, right into the meat.
Claudiu throws a low kick but Stonemas avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Stonemas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stonemas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Claudiu looks for the body kick but Stonemas saw that one coming. #CL#
Stonemas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Claudiu, pushing him back against the ropes.
Claudiu lands a shot to the body.
Stonemas misses with some punches. #BC#
Stonemas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claudiu throws a head kick but Stonemas moves out of range.
Stonemas is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonemas missing with a left hand there. Claudiu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Claudiu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A thudding body kick lands there by Claudiu! #T1#
A head kick misses from Claudiu.
Claudiu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Claudiu throws a head kick but Stonemas moves out of range.
Claudiu misses with a left hand
and Stonemas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Claudiu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Claudiu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Claudiu ducks under a wild hook from Stonemas.
Stonemas throws a lazy right hand but Claudiu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costin Claudiu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claudiu pushes Stonemas away with a front kick.#CL#
Stonemas rushes Claudiu and presses him up against the ropes.
Stonemas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claudiu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Claudiu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonemas.
Claudiu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonemas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2##BC#
Stonemas breaks from the clinch.
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!
Stonemas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stonemas throws a body punch but Claudiu moves out of range.
Stonemas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Claudiu. Claudiu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stonemas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Claudiu throws a head kick but Stonemas moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stonemas.
Claudiu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Claudiu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stonemas's head.
Good shot there by Claudiu.
Claudiu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Claudiu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stonemas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stonemas throws a lazy right hand but Claudiu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Claudiu.
Stonemas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Claudiu ducks under a wild hook from Stonemas.
Claudiu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stonemas counters with a stiff right hand.
Stonemas misses with a head kick.
Claudiu misses with a head kick.
Claudiu blocks a jab.
Stonemas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Claudiu moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Claudiu.
Claudiu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Claudiu throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiu lands an elbow inside that Stonemas shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Claudiu - that landed with a thud.
Stonemas trying to stall but Claudiu improves his position.
A body shot lands from Claudiu. #T4#
Claudiu digs a right hand underneath Stonemas's ribcage. Stonemas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Claudiu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiu is working Stonemas over against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stonemas.
Claudiu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stonemass head.
Claudiu stalling.
Stonemas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Claudiu lands with a right to the head.
Claudiu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Claudiu throws an elbow but it misses.
Stonemas is trying to push Claudiu away but Claudiu has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Claudiu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Claudiu tries to stall but Stonemas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stonemas blocks an elbow strike from Claudiu. #BC#
Stonemas breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costin Claudiu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Claudiu throws a head kick that misses.
Stonemas moves out of range of the body kick from Claudiu.
Costin Claudiu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Claudiu, as that shot connected.
Claudiu cracks Stonemas with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Stonemas is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Stonemas is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Stonemas could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Costin Claudiu!
An out of breath Costin Claudiu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFFA 160: HW Knockout League 2
Date: May 05, 2016

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Claudiu - that will leave a mark!
Levin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Levin tries to score with a low kick but Claudiu moves his leg out of the way.
Levin tries to land a front kick but Claudiu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Levin looks to land a left hand but Claudiu moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Levin misses.
Levin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Levin misses its intended target.
Levin throws a hook to the side of Claudiu's head but Claudiu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Levin.
Claudiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Levin is just out of range.
Levin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Levin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Levin misses with a hook.
Levin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Claudiu moves into the clinch.
Levin is trying to break free.
Levin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Claudiu lands an elbow inside.
Levin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Claudiu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claudiu misses with a punch on the inside.
Levin is trying to force a seperation but Claudiu has the dominant position.
Levin is trying to break the clinch but Claudiu is controlling him.#T1#
Claudiu is trying to stall.
Claudiu told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Claudiu working aggressively here.
Claudiu gets through Levin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Claudiu pushes Levin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Levin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Claudiu.
Claudiu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Claudiu blocks an uppercut.
Claudiu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Claudiu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Claudiu scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Claudiu.
Claudiu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Claudiu lands a body shot.
Claudiu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Claudiu throws an elbow but it misses.
Levin has had enough of the clinch but Claudiu keeps him there for the moment.
Claudiu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Levins head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claudiu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Levin.#T2#
Claudiu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Claudiu pushes Levin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudiu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Levin prevents a body shot from Claudiu.
Claudiu lands an elbow just above Levin 's eye.
Levin is trying to stall.
Levin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Levin is looking to break free of the clinch but Claudiu has double underhooks.
Levin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Levin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Claudiu avoiding damage as Levin throws knees to the body.
Claudiu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Levin avoids the elbow strike from Claudiu, against the ropes.
Claudiu scores with a hook to the body.
Levin takes an elbow to the temple.
Claudiu stalling in the clinch.
Claudiu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Levin backwards.
Claudiu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Levin backwards.
Levin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Levin is looking to break free of the clinch but Claudiu has double underhooks. #T3#
Levin takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Artem Levin has been cut.
Claudiu lands with a short shot to the head.
Claudiu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Claudiu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudiu lands with a short shot to the head.
Levin is trying to maintain a safe position but Claudiu gets an underhook and turns Levin into the ropes.
Levin has Claudiu pressed against the ropes.
Claudiu lands an uppercut.
Levin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Claudiu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Claudiu lands an uppercut.
Claudiu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiu lands an elbow just above Levin 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claudiu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Levin working hard to break the clinch.
Levin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Claudiu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Levin's defenses.
A right handed body shot lands from Claudiu.
Claudiu lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Claudiu blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiu.
Claudiu avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Claudiu.
Claudiu scores with a shot to the side of Levin's head.
Claudiu lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claudiu.
Claudiu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Levin backwards.
Claudiu struggles to land a body shot inside as Levin controls his hands.
Claudiu lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Claudiu.
Claudiu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Levin blocks an elbow strike from Claudiu.
Claudiu is working Levin over against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claudiu tries to work over Levin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claudiu lands a left hand.
Levin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Claudiu scores with a shot to the side of Levin's head.
Claudiu lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costin Claudiu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artem Levin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Claudiu is looking to chop away at Levin's legs.
Levin throwing a counter right hand but Claudiu manages to avoid it.
Claudiu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Levin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Levin throws a body shot but no joy.
Claudiu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Levin staying out of range there.
Claudiu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Claudiu is looking to chop away at Levin's legs.
Claudiu slips a jab from Levin.
Levin scores with a jab to the body.
Levin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Claudiu.
Levin lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Claudiu thinks about the counter body kick.
Levin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Claudiu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Claudiu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levin feints and then cracks Claudiu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Claudiu down.
Claudiu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Levin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Levin scores with a jab to the body.
Levin throws out a powerful jab.
Artem Levin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claudiu misses with a straight right.
Claudiu tries to score with a low kick but Levin moves his leg out of the way.
Claudiu scores with a jab.
Levin swings for the body but Claudiu moves out of range.
Levin lands a leg kick that knocks Claudiu off balance momentarily.
Claudiu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Levin catches Claudiu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Levin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Claudiu.
Claudiu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Claudiu takes one on the button.#CL2#
Claudiu has closed the distance and engaged Levin in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levin is trying to push Claudiu away but Claudiu has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Claudiu lands an elbow inside.
Claudiu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Claudiu leaning his opponent against the ropes.#T2#
Levin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Claudiu backwards.
Claudiu lands with a short shot to the head.
Claudiu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Levin misses with an elbow strike.
Claudiu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Levin backwards.
Claudiu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Claudiu.
Claudiu lands with a short shot to the head.
Levin avoids the elbow strike from Claudiu, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Claudiu.
Levin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Claudiu scores with a hook to the body.
Claudiu misses with a body punch.
Claudiu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costin Claudiu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Levin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Levin working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Claudiu on the inside.
Claudiu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3##BC#
Levin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Claudiu connects with the punch.
Levin ducks under a wild hook from Claudiu.
Claudiu misses with a low kick.
Levin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Claudiu.
Levin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Claudiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Levin.
Claudiu drops his hands momentarily and Levin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Levin throws out a loose jab but Claudiu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiu jabs Levin right on the nose. Levin blinks but takes it well.
Claudiu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Levin.
Claudiu thinks about the counter body kick.
Claudiu misses with a head kick.
Claudiu looks to land a body kick but Levin moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Levin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Levin digs a good hook to Claudiu's body.
Claudiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Levin is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Levin misses the target.
Levin misses with a low kick.
Levin throws an overhand right that lands on Claudiu's shoulder, as Claudiu tries to avoid the shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Levin.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Levin 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.
A head kick misses from Claudiu.
Claudiu connects with a leg kick. Levin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Claudiu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Levin. Levin obviously looking to wear him down.
Levin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Levin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Levin moves out of range of the leg kick from Claudiu.
Levin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Claudiu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Levin swings widly with a right hand
and Claudiu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Levin misses with a looping right.
Levin clobbers Claudiu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Claudiu moves out of range of the body kick.
Levin lands a nice shot that snaps Claudiu's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Claudiu checks it well.
Levin sets himself, and Claudiu steps forward looking for the clinch! Levin avoids it this time.
Levin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Claudiu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Claudiu wants to counter with a clinch but Levin pushes him away.
Levin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Costin Claudiu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Artem Levin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Claudiu avoids the body shot from Levin.
Claudiu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Claudiu.
Claudiu looks for the body kick but Levin saw that one coming.
Claudiu connects with a leg kick. Levin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Claudiu drives through and clinches with Levin against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Claudiu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Claudiu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Claudiu keeps control of Levin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Claudiu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Levin trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Claudiu.
Claudiu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Claudiu is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiu. #T1#
Claudiu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Levin backwards.
Claudiu digs a right hand into Levin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Levin's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Claudiu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Levins head.
Claudiu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Claudiu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Levin scores a nice knee to the body.
Levin blocks a body shot from Claudiu.
Levin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Claudiu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Claudiu blocks a body shot from Levin.
Claudiu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Claudiu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Claudiu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Claudiu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claudiu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Claudiu lands an uppercut.
Levin wants to get back to striking at distance but Claudiu won't allow it.
Levin missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Claudiu lands an elbow inside.
Claudiu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claudiu lands an uppercut.#BC#
Levin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A thudding body kick lands there by Claudiu!
Claudiu throws a series of punches but Levin moves out of range.
Claudiu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Levin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Claudiu throws a wild body kick that Levin sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Claudiu 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 Levin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Levin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Levin misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Claudiu checks a leg kick.
Claudiu wants to land a leg kick but Levin is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Levin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Claudiu.
Claudiu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Levin - that will leave a mark!
Levin lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Levin finds it's way through Claudiu's defenses. #T3#
Claudiu connects with a single shot there.
Claudiu misses with an uppercut. Levin saw that one coming.
Claudiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Levin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Artem Levin is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from Levin
and Claudiu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Levin really felt that one!
Claudiu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Levin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Claudiu has managed to clinch.
Claudiu lands a right hand.
Levin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Claudiu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Levin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Claudiu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claudiu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Levin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Claudiu avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Claudiu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Claudiu has Levin pressed against the ropes, preventing Levin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Claudiu lands with a right to the head.
Claudiu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claudiu scores with a shot to the side of Levin's head.
Claudiu lands a right hand.
Claudiu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Levin avoids the elbow strike from Claudiu, against the ropes.
Levin takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Claudiu.
Costin Claudiu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Claudiu misses with an elbow over the top.
Artem Levin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiu.
Levin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levin tries to break the clinch but Claudiu is controlling the position.
Levin is trying to force a seperation but Claudiu has the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Costin Claudiu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Claudiu 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

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

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