Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs McQuirre
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Under The Sea moves out of range of the body kick from Orsini.
Orsini tries to land a leg kick but Under The Sea saw it coming and moves away.
Orsini lands with an overhand left.
Under The Sea takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Under The Sea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orsini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Under The Sea's head.#TD#
Orsini gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Under The Sea takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Under The Sea gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Orsini seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini is keen to just control but Under The Sea is a slippery customer.#T1#
Under The Sea won't allow Orsini to pass to mount.
Orsini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orsini working the head and body with strikes.
Under The Sea moves into full guard.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Under The Sea keeps moving.
Under The Sea looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Under The Sea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Orsini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Under The Sea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini lands a couple of elbows.
Under The Sea is trying to control the position but Orsini postures up.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Under The Sea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Under The Sea blocks nicely.
Orsini throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Orsini trying to control but Under The Sea is working from the bottom.
Under The Sea is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orsini with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orsini thumps Under The Sea with a low kick.
Under The Sea takes one to the side of the head.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Orsini thumps Under The Sea with a low kick.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Under The Sea moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini lands a jab to the head.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Orsini catches Under The Sea right on the button with a cross.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini misses the jab.
It seemed like Under The Sea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Orsini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Under The Sea wants to improve his position but Orsini is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
That's time! Orsini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Under The Sea defending well as Orsini loads up on a big left hand.
Under The Sea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orsini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Under The Sea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Under The Sea wants it to stay on the feet.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Under The Sea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Under The Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orsini defends it well.
Orsini throws a body punch but Under The Sea moves out of range.
Orsini misses with a looping left.
Under The Sea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Under The Sea ducks right into an uppercut from Orsini.
Orsini misses with a leg kick
and Under The Sea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Under The Sea throws a counter combo.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Under The Sea with the counter takedown but Orsini avoids it easily.
Under The Sea takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orsini cracks Under The Sea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Orsini.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orsini.
Orsini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Under The Sea's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Orsini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Under The Sea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Under The Sea can do to turn this around?
Orsini connects with a leg kick.
Orsini throws a right hand that Under The Sea ducks under and follows up with a left that Under The Sea also avoids with ease.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Under The Sea slips the punch.
Under The Sea stuffs the takedown.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alessandro Orsini is winning the standup battle so far.
Under The Sea avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Under The Sea. Under The Sea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Orsini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsini.
Under The Sea ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini cracks Under The Sea with a right hand to the side of the head.
Under The Sea defending well as Orsini loads up on a big left hand.
Orsini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orsini!
Orsini misses the jab.
Under The Sea let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Under The Sea ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Under The Sea is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orsini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Under The Sea checks it well.
Under The Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orsini defends it well.
Orsini shoots for a double leg takedown but Under The Sea sprawls well. He's pushed Orsini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Orsini. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Under The Sea gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Orsini to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Under The Sea is pulling down on Orsini's head to control his posture.
Orsini throws a big elbow that misses. #T4##SUB2#
Under The Sea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Under The Sea is trying to control the position but Orsini postures up.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Under The Sea blocks nicely.
Orsini is looking to work some ground and pound but Under The Sea has wrist control.
Under The Sea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orsini.
Orsini stopping the sweep attempt from Under The Sea.
Under The Sea working a defensive guard here.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Under The Sea keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Orsini shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Under The Sea! But no joy.
Under The Sea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orsini.
Orsini throws a head kick that misses.
Orsini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Under The Sea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Under The Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orsini defends it well.
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Under The Sea. Under The Sea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Under The Sea with the counter takedown but Orsini avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Under The Sea sprawls well. Under The Sea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orsini gets slowly back to his feet.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Under The Sea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
And Under The Sea tries to counter it with a takedown but Orsini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Under The Sea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Under The Sea staying out of range there.
Orsini lands with a right hand.
Under The Sea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Under The Sea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orsini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Under The Sea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Orsini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orsini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orsini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Under The Sea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
Under The Sea throws out a counter right but Orsini avoids it with no problem.
Orsini throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Under The Sea counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orsini trying to hold on to Under The Sea's head to control him but Under The Sea postures up.
Under The Sea trying to mount his opponent but Orsini defends it. #T3#
Under The Sea passes to side control.
Under The Sea is looking to take a break and control but Orsini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Under The Sea trying to control the position but Orsini is working away. #SUB2#
Under The Sea is trying to get an arm triangle but Orsini is defending well.
Orsini struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orsini is trying to improve his position.
Alessandro Orsini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Under The Sea swings around for an armbar but Orsini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Under The Sea's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsini postures up in Under The Sea's guard and throws a big left but Under The Sea blocks it. #SUB2#
Under The Sea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orsini defends it easily.
Under The Sea scores with a short punch from the bottom.

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

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

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

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Festation
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile feints and then cracks Orsini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orsini down.
A low kick lands for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD2#
Orsini shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orsini was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bizihwaile to see if he's OK.
Bizihwaile is working to avoid the ground and pound but Orsini connects with a decent elbow.
Orsini cracks Bizihwaile with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Orsini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orsini working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile can't do much from the bottom here.
Bizihwaile managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Orsini. #T1#
Bizihwaile is trying to control Orsini's posture but Orsini avoids it.
Bizihwaile avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Orsini.
Orsini landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Orsini scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bizihwaile is trying to improve his position.
Orsini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bizihwaile to see if he's OK.
Bizihwaile is looking to regain half guard here but Orsini keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Orsini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bizihwaile is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Orsini looks up at the clock and then as Bizihwaile takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Orsini smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Orsini lands a nice forearm strike.
Orsini throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bizihwaile tries to improve position but can't.
Orsini laying and praying for a moment but Bizihwaile takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Bizihwaile is defending against the submission attempts here by Orsini.
Orsini working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Bizihwaile wants to control but Orsini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orsini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bizihwaile keeping control of the position.
Orsini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bizihwaile keeping control of the position.
Bizihwaile has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orsini is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orsini working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Orsini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Orsini drops an elbow to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
Orsini thows a huge punch but Bizihwaile dodges it nicely.
Orsini wants to pass to mount but Bizihwaile is defending the position.
Orsini looks to land a strike but Bizihwaile avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizihwaile tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bizihwaile is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bizihwaile cracks Orsini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaile lands a front kick.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Orsini's corner calls for a 1-2. Orsini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Orsini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orsini misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile needs to keep his hands up - Orsini had a free shot at his head there.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bizihwaile fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini is looking to slow Bizihwaile down with leg kicks.
Orsini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Bizihwaile is out of range.
Orsini misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini misses with a hook
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head but Bizihwaile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsini swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Orsini.
Orsini digs a good hook to Bizihwaile's body.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch
and Orsini counters with a left and a right that stings Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bizihwaile thuds his shin into the meat of Orsini's side.
Bizihwaile scoring well with a low kick there.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orsini.
Bizihwaile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheers as Orsini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bizihwaile doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orsini avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
A good leg kick by Orsini. #TD2#
Orsini shoots in and gets a takedown into Bizihwaile's guard.
Alessandro Orsini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Bizihwaile blocks nicely.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Bizihwaile keeps moving.
Orsini throws a strike but Bizihwaile rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini is trying to control the position but Bizihwaile postures up.
Orsini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bizihwaile controls the pace.
Bizihwaile wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Bizihwaile has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Orsini managing to control the position.
Orsini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orsini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orsini working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bizihwaile stopping the sweep attempt from Orsini.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Orsini blocks a jab.
Orsini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orsini. Orsini obviously looking to wear him down.
Orsini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bizihwaile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orsini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile walks into a stiff left hand from Orsini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaile misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orsini throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile blocks a jab.
Orsini lands a high kick! #TD2#
Bizihwaile gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bizihwaile is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini trying to control but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom. #T1#
Orsini throws a big right hand that misses.
Orsini is looking to work some ground and pound but Bizihwaile has wrist control.
Bizihwaile utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bizihwaile controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bizihwaile connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orsini. Orsini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bizihwaile tries to land a front kick but Orsini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Orsini lands with a hook. Bizihwaile tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bizihwaile closes the distance but Orsini moves to the side
and Orsini counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaile throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bizihwaile fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bizihwaile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsini lands a really nice looking cross but Bizihwaile seems unphased.
Orsini slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orsini lands a nice shot that snaps Bizihwaile's head back.
Orsini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orsini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Orsini throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orsini avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Orsini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsini.
Orsini takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bizihwaile takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaile wants to clinch.
Orsini moves out of range as Bizihwaile throws a body kick.
Orsini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Orsini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut there from Orsini.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Orsini.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Orsini counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Orsini throwing shots but Bizihwaile is blocking nicely.
Orsini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bizihwaile defending well though.
Alessandro Orsini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orsini works his way into side control.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Orsini grinds an elbow into Bizihwaile's temple.
Bizihwaile regains half guard.
Orsini is trying to control. Bizihwaile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: McDonnell vs Klos
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini tries to land a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson saw it coming and moves away.
Hedman Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Orsini throws an off balance right hand
and Hedman Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hedman Karlsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orsini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hedman Karlsson thinking.
Orsini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice jab there from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hedman Karlsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orsini is looking to slow Hedman Karlsson down with leg kicks.
Orsini throws a poor cross that misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini takes a swing at Hedman Karlsson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Orsini. Those never looked like landing.
Orsini misses with a right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Orsini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Hedman Karlsson moved out of range.
Orsini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hedman Karlsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Orsini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hedman Karlsson. Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orsini or perhaps it was just good defense by Hedman Karlsson, which made it look bad.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orsini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orsini lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Orsini slips under a jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orsini, as that shot connected.
A left and a right from Hedman Karlsson both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman Karlsson's shoulder, as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Hedman Karlsson misses the jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orsini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hedman Karlsson checks a low kick from Orsini.
Nice shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Nice cross by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Orsini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orsini. Orsini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini throws a body punch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hedman Karlsson misses its intended target.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a combination but Orsini avoids it well.
Hedman Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
A jab from Orsini finds it's way through Hedman Karlsson's defenses.
Orsini ducks right into an uppercut from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
and Orsini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedman Karlsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Hedman Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hedman Karlsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Orsini counters with a nice body shot.
Orsini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hedman Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Orsini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donk. Hedman Karlsson catches Orsini right on the button with a cross.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hedman Karlsson.
Some bone on bone action there as Hedman Karlsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Hedman Karlsson.
A big right from Orsini misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook.
Orsini staying out of range there.
Orsini slips under a jab from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Hedman Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice body punch from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini moves away from the strike by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Orsini - just one landing.
Hedman Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsini can do to turn this around?
Hedman Karlsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Orsini might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hedman Karlsson has got the better of the exchanges.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hedman Karlsson works Orsini's body with a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Hedman Karlsson blocks the low kick.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini misses with a hook. Hedman Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Hedman Karlsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orsini.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hedman Karlsson. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Orsini throws a series of punches but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hedman Karlsson misses its target.
Orsini connects with a jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws a head kick but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini swings for the body but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hedman Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsini.
Orsini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hedman Karlsson in his tracks.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook but Orsini avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Orsini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hedman Karlsson misses the jab.
Orsini lands a glancing blow to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head.
Orsini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hedman Karlsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Hedman Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orsini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hedman Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsini takes a swing at Hedman Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Orsini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hedman Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Hedman Karlsson coming out on top.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hedman Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Hedman Karlsson misses its intended target.
Orsini flicks out a counter leg kick but Hedman Karlsson steps away.#TD2#
Orsini shoots in and gets a takedown into Hedman Karlsson's guard.
Orsini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Orsini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hedman Karlsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orsini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hedman Karlsson pulls Orsini in close to his closed guard and prevents Orsini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orsini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orsini content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orsini trying to control but Hedman Karlsson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orsini slips a jab from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson works the jab nicely.
Orsini with a hook.
Orsini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hedman Karlsson slips a jab from Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hedman Karlsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hedman Karlsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orsini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Orsini lands a jab.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a shot to the body.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsini wants to slow Hedman Karlsson down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Hedman Karlsson misses.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hedman Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Orsini manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orsini lands a nice looking body shot.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orsini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab from Orsini.#T1#
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Hedman Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson clobbers Orsini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Hedman Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
Orsini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Hedman Karlsson.#TD2#
Orsini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hedman Karlsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Hedman Karlsson's guard now, I'm sure.
Hedman Karlsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Orsini is looking to work some ground and pound but Hedman Karlsson has wrist control.#T2#
Orsini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orsini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orsini wants to pass the guard but Hedman Karlsson is keeping the position.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Hedman Karlsson blocks nicely.
Orsini wants to pass the guard but Hedman Karlsson is keeping the position.
Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Orsini swings widly with a right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Orsini. That snapped Hedman Karlsson's head back.
Orsini lands with a hook. Hedman Karlsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hedman Karlsson stuns Orsini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
Orsini slips under a jab from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Hedman Karlsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman Karlsson's shoulder, as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson cracks Orsini with a good jab.#T4#
Hedman Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Hedman Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
Orsini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orsini finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orsini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hedman Karlsson on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedman Karlsson misses the target.
Hedman Karlsson lands an overhand right.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Hedman Karlsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orsini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orsini takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Orsini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orsini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Orsini vs Marciano
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano 3rd wants to slow Orsini down by chopping away at his legs.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orsini's sensitive parts.
Orsini thuds a left hand into Marciano 3rd's body.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Orsini scores with a jab.
Marciano 3rd throws a nice looking combination but Orsini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orsini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Marciano 3rd.
Orsini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marciano 3rd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marciano 3rd misses with a hook. Orsini ducked under it nicely.
Orsini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Marciano 3rd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano 3rd throws the kick towards the body but Orsini avoids it.
Orsini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marciano 3rd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marciano 3rd throws a series of punches but Orsini moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd misses with an uppercut. Orsini saw that one coming.
Marciano 3rd throws a wild body kick that Orsini sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Orsini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsini throws out a leg kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range and Orsini only half commits. #T1#
Orsini lands a nice shot that snaps Marciano 3rd's head back.
Orsini throws a low kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range easily.
Marciano 3rd 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.
Marciano 3rd ducks right into an uppercut from Orsini.
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Marciano 3rd.
Orsini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orsini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marciano 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini scores with a body shot.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano 3rd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marciano 3rd walks into a jab.
Orsini checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marciano 3rd.
It appears Orsini was looking to counter with a kick there.
Frank Marciano 3rd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano 3rd. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Marciano 3rd throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Orsini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Orsini thuds his right hand into Marciano 3rd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orsini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orsini. #TD#
Orsini drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marciano 3rd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orsini is one step ahead there.
Marciano 3rd keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini is really struggling to control Marciano 3rd but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Orsini looking to pass the guard.
Orsini stopping the sweep attempt from Marciano 3rd.#T3#
Marciano 3rd being controlled here, momentarily.
Orsini is looking to work some ground and pound but Marciano 3rd has wrist control.
Orsini content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Orsini keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marciano 3rd's head.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano 3rd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marciano 3rd is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marciano 3rd is trying to control the position but Orsini postures up.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano 3rd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Orsini lands an overhand right.
Marciano 3rd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Orsini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orsini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marciano 3rd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body kick.
Marciano 3rd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orsini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marciano 3rd misses with a double jab.
It looked like Orsini was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
Orsini tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marciano 3rd can do to turn this around?
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano 3rd tries a quick counter leg kick but Orsini is wise to it.
Orsini slips under a jab from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Marciano 3rd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marciano 3rd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orsini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini misses with a wild combination.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marciano 3rd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsini throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Marciano 3rd staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Orsini, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Marciano 3rd moved out of range.
Marciano 3rd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Marciano 3rd.
A little feinted left hand from Orsini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini 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.
Marciano 3rd is looking for the big counter here.
Alessandro Orsini is winning the standup battle so far.
Marciano 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Marciano 3rd misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Orsini coming out on top.
Marciano 3rd loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Orsini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd throws a nice looking combination but Orsini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Marciano 3rd moved out of range.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Nice body punch from Marciano 3rd.
Orsini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orsini misses with a right hand
and Orsini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orsini slips a jab and a cross from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd connects with a jab.
Marciano 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marciano 3rd wants to land a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
Marciano 3rd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orsini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orsini works Marciano 3rd's body with a nice hook.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Marciano 3rd moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marciano 3rd! But no joy.
Orsini throws a leg kick which misses Marciano 3rd's front leg but catches the back leg as Marciano 3rd tries to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marciano 3rd.
Orsini throws a combination. Marciano 3rd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marciano 3rd misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Marciano 3rd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsini.
Marciano 3rd throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Orsini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano 3rd scores with a shot to the body.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Marciano 3rd moves away and avoids it.
Marciano 3rd scores with a leg kick.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Marciano 3rd's shoulder, as Marciano 3rd tries to avoid the shot.
Marciano 3rd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marciano 3rd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orsini finds it's way round the side to connect with Marciano 3rd's head. #TD#
Orsini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Orsini prevents Marciano 3rd from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Orsini connects with a nice short shot to Marciano 3rd's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marciano 3rd's head.
Orsini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Marciano 3rd wants to improve his position but Orsini is controlling well.
Orsini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Orsini controlling the action here.
Orsini is trying to control the action in half guard but Marciano 3rd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Marciano 3rd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
That's time! Orsini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Marciano 3rd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orsini doesn't seem phased though.
Orsini misses with a looping right.
Marciano 3rd punishes Orsini's body with a nice straight punch.
Marciano 3rd throws a sloppy body shot
and Orsini counters with a stiff right hand.
Marciano 3rd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano 3rd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano 3rd throws a hook to the side of Orsini's head but Orsini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano 3rd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orsini checks it well.
A combination from Orsini does no damage.
Orsini throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marciano 3rd connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick that misses.
Orsini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marciano 3rd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano 3rd throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Orsini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marciano 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
It looked like Orsini was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marciano 3rd.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Marciano 3rd.
Orsini defending well as Marciano 3rd loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Orsini was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marciano 3rd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marciano 3rd 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.
Orsini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marciano 3rd's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Orsini as he connects with a hook.
Marciano 3rd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Marciano 3rd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orsini. #T2#
Marciano 3rd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marciano 3rd looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
Marciano 3rd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marciano 3rd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsini.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marciano 3rd swinging wildly here.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Marciano 3rd's shoulder, as Marciano 3rd tries to avoid the shot.
Marciano 3rd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marciano 3rd throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marciano 3rd finds it's way round the side to connect with Orsini's head.
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick but Orsini sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Orsini 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.
Orsini scores with a head kick.
Marciano 3rd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Marciano 3rd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marciano 3rd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marciano 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano 3rd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Orsini shoots in but Marciano 3rd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orsini blocks a leg kick.
Marciano 3rd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Orsini connects with a solid leg kick.
Marciano 3rd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orsini takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orsini is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Marciano 3rd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orsini digs a good hook to Marciano 3rd's body.
Marciano 3rd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Orsini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orsini throws a leg kick
and Marciano 3rd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marciano 3rd looks to land a combination but Orsini avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Orsini.
Orsini throws a hook but Marciano 3rd blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marciano 3rd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orsini lands a glancing blow to the side of Marciano 3rd's head.
Nice defenses there by Orsini.
Orsini defending well as Marciano 3rd loads up on a big left hand.
Orsini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Marciano 3rd saw that one coming.
Marciano 3rd avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini jabs Marciano 3rd to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Marciano 3rd.
I think Marciano 3rd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Marciano 3rd!
Frank Marciano 3rd very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Vila vs McQuirre
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Hedman Karlsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Orsini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson works Orsini's body with a nice hook.
Orsini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hedman Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Orsini is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Orsini seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Orsini takes one to the chin there.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a shot to the body.
Orsini goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a counter right but Orsini avoids it with no problem.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Hedman Karlsson moved out of range.
Hedman Karlsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice combination there by Hedman Karlsson. #CUT2#It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedman Karlsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Orsini. Orsini gets slowly back to his feet.
Hedman Karlsson 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.
Orsini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hedman Karlsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Hedman Karlsson - just one landing. #T1#
Orsini cracks Hedman Karlsson with an open hand slap.
Orsini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Orsini.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson misses the jab.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Hedman Karlsson slips the punch.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a jab.
Hedman Karlsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab.
Orsini looks to throw a body kick
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini misses with a few strikes there.
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Orsini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman Karlsson's shoulder, as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Orsini shoots and misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Orsini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orsini throws a body punch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsini shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hedman Karlsson eats them both and turns towards Orsini to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Orsini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orsini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orsini throws a low kick, looking for Hedman Karlsson's leg but Hedman Karlsson calmly moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hedman Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Orsini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini lands a jab to the head.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Orsini saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Orsini. #T3#
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hedman Karlsson. Hedman Karlsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hedman Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orsini circles away quickly and effectively.
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini throws a poor cross that misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orsini thinking.
Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Hedman Karlsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orsini to score with a decent uppercut.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a jab when Orsini was well out of range.
Jab from Orsini.
Orsini throws the left hand but Hedman Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
Hedman Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab.
Hedman Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Hedman Karlsson is just out of range.
Orsini lands a nice shot that snaps Hedman Karlsson's head back. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
As Hedman Karlsson looks to move away, Orsini throws a big counter combo but Hedman Karlsson just gets out of the way.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Hedman Karlsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orsini to score with a decent uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orsini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hedman Karlsson's head backwards.
Hedman Karlsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orsini cracks Hedman Karlsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hedman Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danga de danga de dang - Hedman Karlsson scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Orsini shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hedman Karlsson is trying to defend but Orsini finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hedman Karlsson tries to get to full guard but Orsini has control of the leg.
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 Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Orsini scoring well with a low kick there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Orsini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hedman Karlsson thinking.
Alessandro Orsini is winning the standup battle so far.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a good body shot.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini scores with a jab.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the head kick by Orsini.
An inside leg kick from Orsini misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a counter right but Orsini avoids it with no problem.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a jab.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedman Karlsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hedman Karlsson! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Orsini is looking to counter punch.
Hedman Karlsson misses the body punch
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hedman Karlsson jabs at Orsini's body.#T1#
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Hedman Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a two punch combination.
Hedman Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab.
Orsini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
Hedman Karlsson lands a really nice looking cross but Orsini seems unphased.
Orsini walks into a left hand.
Orsini lands a nice hook to Hedman Karlsson's body. Hedman Karlsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedman Karlsson lands with a straight right. Orsini didn't see that one coming.
Hedman Karlsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hedman Karlsson duly obliges.
Orsini wants to slow Hedman Karlsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Hedman Karlsson tries to move into range but Orsini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Orsini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orsini lands a nice hook to Hedman Karlsson's body. Hedman Karlsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hedman Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsini throws a leg kick
letting Hedman Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Hedman Karlsson lands a jab to Orsini's midsection.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook. Orsini ducked under it nicely.
Orsini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orsini dips to his left and cracks Hedman Karlsson with an uppercut!
Nice body kick there by Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsini.
Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Hedman Karlsson punishes Orsini's body with a nice straight punch.
Hedman Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a right hand
enabling Orsini to counter with a crisp jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson digs a good body shot into Orsini's ribs.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a body shot.
Orsini throws a jab when Hedman Karlsson was well out of range.
Hedman Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Orsini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head.
A shot to the body from Hedman Karlsson misses
and Orsini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orsini avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Orsini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedman Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hedman Karlsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hedman Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
No luck for Orsini with that takedown attempt.
Hedman Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Hedman Karlsson misses.
Orsini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini scores with a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a right hand. Orsini shakes it off.
Orsini throws a sloppy body shot
and Orsini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oliver Hedman Karlsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Hedman Karlsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orsini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orsini throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orsini cracks Hedman Karlsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini misses with a hook. Hedman Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Orsini misses.
A jab lands there for Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hedman Karlsson throws a jab when Orsini was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orsini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Orsini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hedman Karlsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orsini scores with the left hand. Hedman Karlsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Orsini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson needs to keep his hands up - Orsini had a free shot at his head there.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hedman Karlsson! But no joy.
Hedman Karlsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orsini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orsini throwing a counter right hand but Hedman Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Orsini thumps Hedman Karlsson with a low kick.
Hedman Karlsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hedman Karlsson takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Orsini misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Hedman Karlsson misses.
Orsini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a counter right but Orsini avoids it with no problem.
Orsini cracks Hedman Karlsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hedman Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini lands a really nice looking cross but Hedman Karlsson seems unphased.
Orsini misses with a right hand
and Hedman Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Hedman Karlsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orsini doesn't seem phased though.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orsini misses with a lunging right hand
and Hedman Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orsini has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orsini throws a lazy uppercut
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orsini tries for a takedown but Hedman Karlsson circles away easily
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hedman Karlsson. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Orsini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Orsini looks to land a strike but Hedman Karlsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedman Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position here.
Orsini throws a big elbow that misses.
Orsini throwing strikes but missing.
Orsini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hedman Karlsson has control of Orsini's left arm, preventing Orsini from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orsini slips under a jab.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a jab.
Hedman Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsini.
A jab from Orsini finds it's way through Hedman Karlsson's defenses.
Orsini shoots in looking for a takedown but Hedman Karlsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orsini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Orsini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hedman Karlsson. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Orsini was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hedman Karlsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Alessandro Orsini did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Orsini ducks right into an uppercut from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orsini.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedman Karlsson.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini throws a right hand that misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a nice body shot.
Hedman Karlsson tests Orsini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orsini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini slips under a jab.
Orsini throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook. Orsini ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Hedman Karlsson. No joy for Orsini on that attempt. #T1#
Hedman Karlsson lands the left hand.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Hedman Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Orsini moved out of range nicely.
Hedman Karlsson lands a head shot.
Hedman Karlsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Orsini misses with a looping right.
Orsini tries a head kick but it misses.
Orsini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A punch lands to the side of Orsini 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hedman Karlsson with a nice cross.
Hedman Karlsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orsini on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orsini circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Orsini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Hedman Karlsson misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson slips a straight right by Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Hedman Karlsson misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Orsini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Orsini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orsini misses the jab.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
Orsini throwing a counter right hand but Hedman Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Orsini throws a hook but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
Orsini thuds a left hand into Hedman Karlsson's body.
Orsini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Orsini misses with a looping left.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Hedman Karlsson moved out of range.
Hedman Karlsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hedman Karlsson thuds a left hand into Orsini's body.
Orsini lands a nice shot that snaps Hedman Karlsson's head back.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Orsini moved out of range.
Orsini tries to score with a low kick but Hedman Karlsson moves his leg out of the way.
Orsini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hedman Karlsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orsini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hedman Karlsson just manages to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.
Orsini lands with a cross.
Hedman Karlsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orsini finds it's way round the side to connect with Hedman Karlsson's head.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini scores with a jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook.
Hedman Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson lands the left hand.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson throws a series of punches but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hedman Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsini.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hedman Karlsson takes one to the side of the head.
Orsini scores with a sloppy right hand. Hedman Karlsson should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Oliver Hedman Karlsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hedman Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Orsini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hedman Karlsson checks it well.
Hedman Karlsson tests Orsini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Orsini appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hedman Karlsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Orsini counters with a low kick, right behind Hedman Karlsson 's knee.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hedman Karlsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orsini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini misses with a combination
and Orsini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hedman Karlsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hedman Karlsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hedman Karlsson under the eye.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Hedman Karlsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orsini misses the jab.
Orsini moves away from the strike by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orsini in his tracks.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
and Orsini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Orsini. Orsini gets slowly back to his feet.
Orsini throws a sloppy body shot
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson checks a low kick from Orsini.
Orsini misses the body punch
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedman Karlsson misses the target. #T2#
Orsini scores with a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a jab.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Hedman Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Orsini. Beautiful body shot.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini tries to bum rush Hedman Karlsson with a series of wild strikes but Hedman Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hedman Karlsson thuds his right hand into Orsini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hedman Karlsson punishes Orsini's body with a nice straight punch.
Orsini dives in and grabs Hedman Karlsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hedman Karlsson pushes down on Orsini's head and hops out.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a counter right but Orsini avoids it with no problem.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Orsini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orsini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hedman Karlsson cracks a nice hook into Orsini's ribs.
Orsini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orsini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hedman Karlsson throws a leg kick but Orsini sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hedman Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a counter right but Orsini avoids it with no problem.
Orsini throws a hook but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orsini feints and then cracks Hedman Karlsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hedman Karlsson down.
Hedman Karlsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Hedman Karlsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.#T4#
Orsini throws a body punch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hedman Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and Orsini counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini digs a good hook to Hedman Karlsson's body.
Orsini misses with a looping left.
Hedman Karlsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a nice head shot.
Hedman Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini throws a hook but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hedman Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsini.
Orsini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orsini scores with a nice strike.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Orsini moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oliver Hedman Karlsson.
I think Hedman Karlsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Oliver Hedman Karlsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Vila vs Limbaugh (NC)
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini misses with a looping right.
Orsini has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Koli is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Koli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Koli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Orsini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Orsini.
Orsini throws a body punch but Koli moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Koli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Koli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orsini.

Orsini shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orsini was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koli struggling a bit here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koli is trying to get back to half guard.
Orsini taking a breather here.
Koli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koli looks to move to half guard but instead Orsini has passed into mount! Damn!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Orsini goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Koli turns into him and now he's in Orsini's guard.
Koli trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koli tries to free his leg and advance position but Orsini is retaining full guard.

Koli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orsini dives on top into guard.

Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orsini trying to control but Koli is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini throws an elbow that misses. Koli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orsini's guard. Nice move by Koli!

Koli looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koli trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koli is looking to advance position but Orsini has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Koli tries to hold on but Orsini pushes him away.
Koli is trying to escape the mount.
Koli taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Orsini is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Koli has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Orsini landing strikes from the mount and Koli is in trouble!
Orsini controlling from mount.
Koli manages to control the position for a moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Orsini cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Koli lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Koli misses the target.
Koli wants to clinch.
And Orsini tries to counter it with a takedown but Koli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koli thows a leg kick but Orsini checks it
and Orsini counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koli's knee momentarily.
Koli staying out of range there.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orsini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orsini goes for a double leg but Koli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koli continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orsini.
Orsini tries to land a leg kick but Koli saw it coming and moves away.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koli moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Orsini throws a one two combo.
Orsini scores with a nice strike.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koli.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koli throws a looping overhand right but Orsini ducks down to avoid it.
Koli scores with a leg kick.
Koli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orsini.
Orsini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini feints and then cracks Koli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koli down.
Koli throws a leg kick which misses Orsini's front leg but catches the back leg as Orsini tries to avoid it.
Orsini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koli throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsini.
A little jabbing left from Orsini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Orsini. Beautiful body shot.
Orsini fails with the takedown.
Kalu Koli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Orsini.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini throws a body punch but Koli moves out of range.
Orsini is looking to land body kicks.
Orsini misses with a looping right.
Koli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koli misses with a low kick.
Koli blocks a jab.
Orsini misses with a looping right.
Koli feinted with a counter takedown.
Orsini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koli.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Koli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koli tries a head kick but it misses.
Orsini takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koli is looking to land body kicks.
Orsini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Orsini with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Orsini misses.
Koli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koli scores with a hook.
Orsini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koli fails with the takedown
and Orsini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Orsini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koli doesn't seem phased though.
Koli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orsini.
Orsini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orsini tests Koli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini throws a hook but Koli blocks it.
Koli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orsini.
Koli throws a low kick, looking for Orsini's leg but Orsini calmly moves out of range.
Koli blocks a head kick by Orsini.
Orsini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koli throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orsini.
Orsini thuds his right hand into Koli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koli misses with a leg kick
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
Orsini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orsini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orsini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orsini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orsini there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Koli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini blocks a head kick by Koli.
Koli swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Koli cracks Orsini with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Orsini finds it's way through Koli's defenses.
Orsini staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Orsini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koli sizes up Orsini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Koli tried to counter with a leg kick but Orsini avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koli. That's going to slow Orsini down.
Orsini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orsini misses with a looping left.
Koli throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini throws a chopping leg kick but Koli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Koli throwing a counter right hand but Orsini manages to avoid it.

Koli throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orsini tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koli is in Orsini's guard.

Orsini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koli stands and throws Orsini's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alessandro Orsini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koli trying to control the action but Orsini is working from the bottom.
Orsini is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Koli goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Orsini rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Koli's guard! Nice work there by Orsini!

Koli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orsini scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koli can't keep his opponent in guard - Orsini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koli defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orsini trying to control from half guard but Koli is working away.
Orsini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koli defending well though.
Orsini is looking to advance position but Koli won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Orsini connects with a nice short shot to Koli's temple.
Orsini is keen to just control but Koli is a slippery customer.
Koli won't allow Orsini to pass to mount.

Koli actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koli wants to improve his position but Orsini is controlling well.
Orsini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orsini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orsini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orsini's back!
Orsini trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Orsini can't escape the position.

Koli is persistently looking for the submission but Orsini is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kalu Koli did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Orsini looks to land a left hand but Koli moved out of range nicely.
Orsini throws a jab but it's blocked by Koli.
Orsini slips a jab from Koli.
Orsini throws a low kick but Koli moves out of range easily.
Koli blocks a jab.
Orsini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koli throws a leg kick but Orsini sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orsini only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Orsini throws a combination. Koli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Koli pushes Orsini away with a front kick.
Orsini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Koli throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orsini was covering up waiting for the punch and Koli finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Orsini is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Koli from controlling successfully.
Koli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Koli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orsini is keeping the position for now.
Koli trying to control but Orsini is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Koli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Koli moves away and avoids it.
Koli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koli darts in trying to clinch
and Orsini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orsini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Orsini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orsini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koli's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koli slips a straight right by Orsini.
Orsini stuns Koli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Koli tries to sprawl but Orsini drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Orsini tries to pass to full mount but Koli defends it.
Koli is not content to let Orsini control the position.
Koli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Orsini controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orsini trying to mount his opponent but Koli defends it.
Koli is controlling Orsini's trapped leg to prevent Orsini from advancing to side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, if Orsini is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koli regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Orsini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Koli - just one landing.
Koli misses with a low kick.
Orsini takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orsini blocks a head kick by Koli.
Orsini defending well as Koli loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orsini! But no joy.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Koli ducks down to avoid it.
Koli moves out of range of the strikes.
Koli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Koli moved out of range nicely.
Koli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini throws a leg kick
and Koli counters with a straight right hand.
Orsini lands a nice shot that snaps Koli's head back.
Orsini with a hook.
Koli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koli throws a chopping leg kick but Orsini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orsini throws a body punch but Koli moves out of range.
Orsini with a nice cross.
Koli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orsini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koli doesn't seem bothered though.
Koli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orsini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orsini throws out a counter right but Koli avoids it with no problem.
Koli moves out of range of the body kick.
Koli connects with an inside leg kick.
Koli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koli.
Orsini is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Koli wants to clinch up but Orsini keeps it at a distance.
Orsini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orsini scores with a jab. Koli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kalu Koli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orsini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Orsini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Koli did well to prevent Orsini getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koli tries to get to full guard but Orsini has control of the leg.
Orsini working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Koli is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini is keen to just control but Koli is a slippery customer.
Koli is trying to control but can't.
Koli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Orsini is keen to just control but Koli is a slippery customer.
Orsini looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Koli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orsini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koli keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Koli seems keen to control Orsini's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Orsini landing with the ground and pound.
Orsini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Koli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koli is on top in guard.

Alessandro Orsini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koli is looking to pass into half guard but Orsini pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Orsini is in guard.

Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Koli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini is working Koli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:50

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

Event: SMASH: Gallagher vs Niska (NC)
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Orsini tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orsini throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Orsini lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Orsini throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Lee misses the jab.
Orsini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee throws a right hand that Orsini ducks under and follows up with a left that Orsini also avoids with ease.
Orsini lands with a good body shot.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Orsini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Orsini persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee is pressing down on Orsini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Orsini is having none of it. #T1#
Orsini passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lee is trying to stand up here but Orsini is controlling him well.
Lee is not content to let Orsini control the position.
Orsini takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Orsini has passed into side control.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Orsini trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lee to see if he's OK.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Orsini working away.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Orsini misses with the ground and pound.
Lee tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Orsini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Lee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Orsini is controlling him well.#T3#
Orsini is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsini scoring with punches from side control.
Lee is not content to let Orsini control the position.
Lee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Orsini is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Orsini prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Orsini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES#
Lee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Orsini off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Orsini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee blocks a jab.
Orsini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Orsini counters with a nice body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orsini.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Orsini stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orsini.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini 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#
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Orsini moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orsini has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Orsini looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lee!
Lee gets back to half guard.
Orsini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Orsini has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Orsini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee wants to try and get back to his feet.#T1#
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Alessandro Orsini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orsini landing strikes from the mount and Lee is in trouble! #ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Orsini cracks Lee with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TR10: ORSINI VS. MAHMOUD
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmoud motions for Orsini to come forward. Mahmoud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud looks to throw the jab but Orsini is out of range.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini is looking to counter punch.
Mahmoud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Orsini moved out of range nicely.
Mahmoud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orsini at a distance.
Mahmoud jabs Orsini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range.
Mahmoud throws a right hand that misses
and Orsini counters with an outside leg kick.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Mahmoud 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.
A big right from Mahmoud misses.
Orsini tries a low kick but Mahmoud avoids it.
Mahmoud scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahmoud leaves Orsini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orsini staying out of range there.
Orsini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini throws a head kick that misses.
Orsini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Orsini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sameh Mahmoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahmoud misses with a body kick.
Orsini scores with a jab.
Mahmoud tries a head kick but it misses.
Orsini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mahmoud connects with a right hand. Orsini shakes it off.
Mahmoud sizes up Orsini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Orsini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orsini lands with a good body shot.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Orsini misses the target.
Orsini avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini's corner calls for a 1-2. Orsini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!#CL2#
Mahmoud moves into the clinch.
Orsini is trying to maintain a safe position but Mahmoud gets an underhook and turns Orsini into the ropes.#T2#
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orsini avoids it.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Orsini.
Mahmoud putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Orsini in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orsini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mahmoud blocking some punches. #BC2#
Mahmoud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Orsini throws a jab when Mahmoud was well out of range.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmoud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheers as Orsini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahmoud doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mahmoud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orsini misses the jab.
Mahmoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Orsini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
As Mahmoud looks to move away, Orsini throws a big counter combo but Mahmoud just gets out of the way.
Orsini moves out of range of the body kick from Mahmoud.
Orsini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orsini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Mahmoud there.
Orsini digs a good body shot into Mahmoud's ribs.
Mahmoud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Orsini. That snapped Mahmoud's head back.
Nice shot by Orsini.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot that sends Orsini's belly button to the back.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahmoud lands a leg kick that knocks Orsini off balance momentarily.
Orsini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahmoud lands a jab to Orsini's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Orsini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orsini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mahmoud throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmoud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmoud tries a quick counter leg kick but Orsini is wise to it.
Orsini takes one on the button.
A low kick from Orsini is predictable there
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Orsini jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Mahmoud throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orsini throws a right hand that misses
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahmoud is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Orsini had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mahmoud misses with a hook.
Orsini walks into a stiff left hand from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orsini, right into the meat.
Mahmoud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orsini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Orsini scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoud checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud lands a head shot.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Orsini misses with a looping right.
Mahmoud's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahmoud obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orsini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahmoud moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Mahmoud keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mahmoud checks the leg kick.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahmoud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orsini stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahmoud.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsini dips to his left and cracks Mahmoud with an uppercut!
Orsini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahmoud stuns Orsini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahmoud lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmoud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Orsini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsini misses with a low kick.
Mahmoud wants to slow Orsini down by chopping away at his legs.
Orsini is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Mahmoud misses with a low kick.
Mahmoud throws a head kick but Orsini moves out of range.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Mahmoud misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Orsini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
A little jabbing left from Mahmoud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orsini wants to slow Mahmoud down by chopping away at his legs.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Orsini ducks down to avoid it.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut.
Mahmoud displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Orsini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahmoud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orsini lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mahmoud's sensitive parts.
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!
Orsini blocks a head kick by Mahmoud. #T2#
Mahmoud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmoud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orsini's sensitive parts.
Orsini connects with a solid leg kick.
Orsini throws a head kick that misses.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmoud throws out a counter right but Orsini avoids it with no problem.
Orsini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsini misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud walks into a straight right hand from Orsini.
Orsini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahmoud throws out the jab.
Mahmoud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orsini.
Orsini swings for the body but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Orsini walks into a jab.
Orsini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orsini in his tracks.
Mahmoud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Orsini tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Mahmoud now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orsini throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Mahmoud slips a straight right by Orsini.#CL2#
Mahmoud pushes Orsini up against the ropes in a clinch.
Orsini is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Mahmoud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Orsini's head but Orsini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Jab by Orsini.
Orsini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orsini slips under a jab.
Mahmoud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orsini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot.
Orsini throws a low kick, looking for Mahmoud's leg but Mahmoud calmly moves out of range.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Mahmoud moved out of range.
Orsini's corner calls for a 1-2. Orsini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Mahmoud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud connects with a single shot there.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahmoud misses with a hook
and Orsini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Orsini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahmoud counters with a good low kick that Orsini was not able to check.
Mahmoud scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini checks a leg kick nicely.
Orsini scores with a decent looking hook.
Orsini moves out of range of the leg kick from Mahmoud.
Orsini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mahmoud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sameh Mahmoud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Mahmoud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a straight right.
Mahmoud getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Orsini looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mahmoud cracks Orsini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mahmoud misses with a straight left.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmoud loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
Orsini blocks a low kick nicely.
Orsini with a jab.
Mahmoud stuffs the takedown.
Orsini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Orsini taking a breather.
Mahmoud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud misses with a knee to the head.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Orsini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahmoud gets underhooks to prevent Orsini's takedown attempt.
Orsini is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mahmoud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Orsini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orsini lands a right hand.
Orsini lands a shoulder strike.
Orsini will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mahmoud up against the ropes.#BC2#
Mahmoud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahmoud looks to land a body kick but Orsini moved away.
Orsini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahmoud's waist but Mahmoud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orsini off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmoud! But no joy.
Mahmoud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Mahmoud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orsini's calf.
Orsini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Mahmoud gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orsini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orsini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orsini scoring with some ground and pound.
Mahmoud looking to control.
Mahmoud keeping full guard, as Orsini tries to pass.
Mahmoud has control of Orsini's left arm, preventing Orsini from doing any damage. #T3#
Orsini stands and throws Mahmoud's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mahmoud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orsini working the head with strikes.
Mahmoud takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mahmoud can't do much from the bottom here.
Orsini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahmoud keeps working.
Orsini is really struggling to control Mahmoud but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Mahmoud tries to bench press Orsini off him but Orsini keeps the position.
Orsini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mahmoud's legs.
Mahmoud is looking for a sweep.
Orsini tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Orsini slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Mahmoud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mahmoud.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmoud lands with a good body shot.
Orsini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahmoud looks to land a right hand but Orsini moved out of range.
Orsini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orsini throws a hook but Mahmoud blocks it.
Orsini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mahmoud slips a straight right by Orsini.
Mahmoud misses with a hook
and Orsini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahmoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini throws a series of punches but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud flicks out a counter leg kick but Orsini steps away.
Mahmoud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmoud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orsini at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range. #T1#
Orsini blocks a head kick by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Orsini checks a leg kick nicely.
Orsini half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Orsini coming out on top.
Mahmoud scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahmoud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orsini throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mahmoud, right into the meat.
Orsini misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Mahmoud moved out of range.
Mahmoud avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orsini has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mahmoud.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Mahmoud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mahmoud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mahmoud.
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!
Mahmoud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orsini momentarily.
Orsini moves out of range as Mahmoud throws a body kick.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Orsini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsini cracks a nice hook into Mahmoud's ribs.
Mahmoud lands a body shot.
Mahmoud throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mahmoud scores with a nice right hand.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Mahmoud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orsini. That's going to slow Mahmoud down.
Mahmoud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orsini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orsini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orsini swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahmoud.#T3#
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
As Orsini backs off Mahmoud throws a huge counter combo but Orsini manages to avoid it all.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmoud cracks Orsini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Orsini tries to work over Mahmoud's front leg with a kick but Mahmoud checks it.
Orsini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahmoud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahmoud should have avoided that one.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Orsini is having none of it.
Orsini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
Mahmoud appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Mahmoud misses with a low kick.
Orsini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orsini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud lands a lovely overhand right.
Mahmoud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Orsini lands the left hand.
Mahmoud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahmoud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orsini lands a right hook to the body.
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Mahmoud moved out of range nicely.
Mahmoud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orsini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Orsini.
Good shot there by Mahmoud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Orsini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alessandro Orsini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahmoud misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Orsini misses the target.
Mahmoud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
It looked like Orsini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahmoud connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Orsini there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick but Orsini sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Orsini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini misses the jab.
A jab from Mahmoud finds it's way through Orsini's defenses.
Mahmoud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orsini changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Mahmoud moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Orsini ducks right into an uppercut from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Orsini is looking to counter punch.
Mahmoud takes one to the side of the head.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsini avoids the head kick by Mahmoud.
The crowd cheers as Orsini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahmoud doesn't seem phased though.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Mahmoud is out of range.
Mahmoud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orsini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahmoud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orsini.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mahmoud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Orsini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmoud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmoud now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Mahmoud wants to slow Orsini down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Mahmoud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orsini's hands.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmoud.
Orsini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. Orsini looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Orsini counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Orsini looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Orsini misses with a head shot. Mahmoud uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mahmoud keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Alessandro Orsini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Mahmoud blocks nicely. #T3#
Orsini wants to pass the guard but Mahmoud is keeping the position.
Mahmoud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orsini postures up.
Orsini looking to sit in guard and control but Mahmoud gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Orsini looking for subs off his back but Mahmoud has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Mahmoud controlling the action here.
Orsini trying to hold on to Mahmoud's head to control him but Mahmoud postures up.
Orsini is looking for a sweep. Mahmoud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sameh Mahmoud.
I think Mahmoud has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Sameh Mahmoud thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TR5: ORSINI VS. BARNETT
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnett.
Barnett 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.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
Orsini feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnett's calf.
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
Barnett feints the counter takedown.
Orsini has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barnett slips a jab from Orsini.
Barnett moves in looking to clinch but Orsini pushes him off.
Orsini keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Orsini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barnett fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Barnett.
Barnett tries to move into range but Orsini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnett fails to land the takedown.
Barnett scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
Orsini lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnett's sensitive parts.
Buddy Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Orsini connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Orsini there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from Barnett. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Orsini.
Orsini throws a hook but Barnett avoids it easily.#CL2#
Barnett moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Orsini lands an uppercut.
Orsini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Orsini - that landed with a thud.
Orsini pushes Barnett back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orsini lands with a left to the head.
Orsini scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Orsini.
A nice left hand lands by Orsini.
Orsini working aggressively here. #TD#
Orsini gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Barnett regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orsini passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnett tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Orsini has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Barnett is trying to escape the mount.
Barnett takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Orsini with a couple of short strikes.
Orsini trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barnett tries to lock up and control but Orsini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Orsini raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Orsini maintains control.
The referee warns Barnett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Orsini trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Orsini connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Orsini looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orsini working the ground and pound effectively.
Orsini controlling from mount. #SUB#
Orsini working for a guillotine from mount but Barnett is in no mood to give up.
Orsini trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Barnett manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Orsini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett manages to get to full guard.
Orsini cracks Barnett with a solid left hand.
Orsini postures up.
Barnett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Orsini looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnett dips to his left and cracks Orsini with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnett can do to turn this around?
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnett wants to counter with a clinch but Orsini pushes him away.#CL2#
Barnett has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Barnett pulls Orsini into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orsini's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Orsini wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barnett looking for a guillotine here but Orsini defends easily.
Orsini is looking to advance position but Barnett has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orsini's head. #T1#
Barnett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Orsini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Orsini is staying active underneath Barnett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orsini is looking to improve his position.
Orsini has hold of Barnett's hands but Barnett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnett thows a huge punch but Orsini dodges it nicely.
Orsini taking some punishment here, with Barnett in his half guard. #SUB#
Orsini looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Barnett.
Orsini is in trouble now - Barnett has advanced to mount! #T2#
Barnett has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Orsini's face.
Barnett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Barnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orsini sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alessandro Orsini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnett drops an elbow to the side of Orsini's head.
Orsini is staying active underneath Barnett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Orsini wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Barnett.
Orsini wants to sweep but Barnett has passed to side control!
Orsini manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Barnett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnett working the head and body with strikes.
Orsini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Orsini wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Barnett throws an elbow that misses. Orsini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnett's guard. Nice move by Orsini!#REVR##SUB2#
Barnett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orsini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orsini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orsini accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Orsini lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnett pulls Orsini in to control the position.
Barnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnett is adopting a defensive guard.
Barnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orsini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orsini wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Barnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buddy Barnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Orsini lands with a hook. Barnett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Barnett is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barnett misses the jab.
Barnett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Alessandro Orsini is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnett lands with an overhand left.
Orsini misses with the combination.
Orsini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnett's head backwards.
Barnett connects with a nice looking jab.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Orsini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orsini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orsini misses with a low kick.
Barnett wants to clinch.
Barnett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Orsini counters with a nice uppercut. #T1##CL2#
Barnett has Orsini up against the ropes in a clinch.
Orsini has Barnett pushed against the ropes.
Orsini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orsini is pressed up against the ropes. Barnett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orsini down to the mat. Orsini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Orsini misses with a hook. Barnett ducked under it nicely.
Barnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orsini is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnett walks into a stiff left hand from Orsini.#CL2#
Barnett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orsini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orsini tries to score with a low kick but Barnett moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Barnett pushes Orsini up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Barnett pulls guard.
Orsini stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Orsini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnett controls Orsini momentarily but Orsini frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnett is on top in guard. #REVB#
Barnett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Orsini is keeping the position.
Barnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Orsini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnett chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Barnett trying to control but Orsini is working from the bottom.
Orsini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Orsini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
Barnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orsini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orsini's guard.
Barnett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnett is trying to control the action in half guard but Orsini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orsini taking some punishment here, with Barnett in his half guard.
Barnett throwing shots but Orsini is blocking nicely.
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orsini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orsini's head.
Orsini wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Barnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnett is nestled in close to Orsini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Buddy Barnett just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Orsini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orsini appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Barnett moves away and avoids it.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Barnett slips a jab from Orsini.
Orsini swings for the body but Barnett moves out of range.
Orsini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnett.
Barnett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnett fails with the takedown.
Barnett tries to clinch up.
Orsini misses with a low kick.
Orsini throws a leg kick but Barnett sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Barnett.
Orsini throws a jab when Barnett was well out of range.
Barnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orsini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Barnett saw that one coming.
Barnett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Orsini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Barnett's head but Barnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnett throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.
Barnett wants to clinch.
Orsini half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Barnett closes the distance and pushes Orsini back into the ropes.
Barnett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Orsini gets underhooks to prevent Barnett's takedown attempt.
Alessandro Orsini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Barnett.
Orsini dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC#
Orsini breaks the clinch. #TD#
Orsini bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barnett is not content to let Orsini control the position. #T2#
Barnett tries to bench press Orsini off him but Orsini keeps the position.
Orsini grinds an elbow into Barnett's temple.
Orsini scoring with punches from side control.
Barnett manages to get back to half guard.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Orsini has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Barnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orsini is working away from the top position though.
Barnett misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T3#
Orsini lands with a punch from half guard.
Orsini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Orsini seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnett is pressing down on Orsini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orsini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orsini trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Barnett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orsini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orsini's back!
Orsini wants to escape the position.
Barnett lands a shot to the head.
Barnett tries to get the hooks in deep but Orsini pushed the leg off.
Orsini is trying to remain composed but Barnett is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Barnett scores with punches to the body.
Barnett is looking to control Orsini but Orsini is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Orsini showing good submission defense here.
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!
Orsini is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini had his way with Buddy Barnett in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Barnett with a hook.
Orsini takes a swing at Barnett's ribcage but misses.
Orsini moves out of range as Barnett strikes.
Orsini's corner calls for a 1-2. Orsini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnett.
Barnett swings widly with a right hand
and Orsini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnett looks to land a right hand but Orsini moved out of range.
Barnett tries to clinch there but Orsini circles away.
Orsini throws a low kick but Barnett moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnett slips a straight right by Orsini.
Orsini misses with a looping left.
Orsini defending well as Barnett loads up on a big left hand.
Barnett is looking to clinch.
Barnett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Barnett moved out of range nicely.
Barnett avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnett. That snapped Orsini's head back.
Barnett wants to clinch
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
Barnett might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barnett looks to land a right hand but Orsini moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orsini, as that shot connected.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Barnett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orsini lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnett's head.
Barnett moves in looking to clinch but Orsini pushes him off.
Orsini throws a jab when Barnett was well out of range.
And Barnett tries to counter it with a takedown but Orsini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnett misses with an uppercut.
Barnett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orsini throws a hook but Barnett avoids it easily.
Barnett is looking to clinch but Orsini is avoiding it. #T2#
Orsini keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Barnett moves in looking to clinch but Orsini pushes him off.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnett is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Barnett stalks Orsini and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orsini's face. Orsini staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Barnett blocks a jab.#CL2#
Barnett moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Orsini has him pressed against the ropes.
Orsini trying to stall but Barnett improves his position.
Barnett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orsini just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Barnett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alessandro Orsini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Barnett.
Barnett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orsini walks away with a smile on his face. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Barnett is out of range. #T3#
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Barnett moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
Barnett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orsini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnett's head.
Orsini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Barnett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orsini's half guard.
Orsini wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Barnett throwing shots but Orsini is blocking nicely.
Barnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnett lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orsini defends it well.
Orsini trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up. #T4#
Barnett is pressing down on Orsini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orsini is holding on for now.
Barnett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orsini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnett is keen to just control but Orsini is a slippery customer.
Orsini taking some punishment here, with Barnett in his half guard.
Orsini tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Orsini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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 Alessandro Orsini.
I think Orsini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Alessandro Orsini rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TR3: BUNYASARN VS. CHLAPIK
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Hooper lands a lovely overhand right.
Hooper takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Hooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooper works the jab nicely.
Hooper lands a jab to Orsini's midsection.
Hooper loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
Orsini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Hooper feinted with a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hooper.
Orsini throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooper.
Orsini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hooper.
Hooper misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Hooper misses with a straight right.
Hooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hooper scores with a hook.
Orsini moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
And Orsini responds with a good body kick, but Hooper manages to step out the way in time.
Hooper slips a jab and a cross from Orsini.
Hooper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Croatia in the buildup to the fight.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hooper lands with a shot to the body.
Hooper slips a straight right by Orsini.
Hooper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orsini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Hooper gets a takedown into half guard.
Hooper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orsini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Hooper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hooper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Orsini is trying to maintain the position but Hooper is very close to passing his half guard.
Orsini manages to get to full guard.
Hooper trying to control but Orsini is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Orsini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hooper trying to control but Orsini is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hooper is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orsini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Orsini controls Hooper momentarily but Hooper frees himself.
Hooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hooper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Orsini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Orsini has wrist control.
Hooper is working Orsini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Orsini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully. #T4#
Hooper lands a couple of elbows.
Hooper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hooper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hooper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Orsini is retaining full guard.
Orsini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hooper is working Orsini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hooper landing some decent shots from guard.
Orsini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hooper is working Orsini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Hooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hooper 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.
Orsini slips under a jab.
Hooper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hooper misses with a looping right.#TD#
Hooper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Orsini on his heels. He'll look to pass Orsini's guard now, I'm sure.
Orsini has momentary wrist control but Hooper slips an elbow through the middle.
Hooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orsini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hooper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orsini's head.
Hooper working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Orsini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hooper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hooper scoring with some ground and pound.
Orsini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB2#
Hooper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orsini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hooper has managed to get both his arms back between Orsini's legs - danger averted.
Troy Hooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orsini looking to control but Hooper passes into half guard.
Hooper is trying to control the action in half guard but Orsini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hooper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsini can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hooper lands a nice short elbow.
Hooper trying to control from half guard but Orsini is working away.
Hooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hooper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hooper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Orsini wants to control but Hooper is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Orsini wants to get back to full guard.
Orsini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orsini.
Orsini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooper is one step ahead there.
Hooper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orsini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hooper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Orsini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper stands up over Orsini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Orsini has momentary wrist control but Hooper slips an elbow through the middle.
Hooper working some strikes from top position.
Hooper landing with the ground and pound.
Orsini is trying to control the position but Hooper postures up.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hooper throwing strikes but missing.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hooper looking to pass the guard.
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Orsini has wrist control.
Hooper throws an elbow that misses. Orsini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooper's guard. Nice move by Orsini!#REVB#
Orsini postures up and lands a big shot to Hooper's brow.
Hooper looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orsini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hooper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orsini.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hooper wants to control but Orsini is keeping busy.
Hooper is staying active underneath Orsini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
A jab from Orsini misses.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Orsini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hooper.
Orsini throws out a counter right but Hooper avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Orsini misses. #TD2#
Orsini shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hooper is trying to defend but Orsini finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hooper keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hooper trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini prevents Hooper from improving his position.
Hooper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orsini. #T1#
Hooper is pressing down on Orsini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hooper controlling Orsini's posture.
Hooper keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Orsini looking to sit in guard and control but Hooper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Orsini pushes a forearm under Hooper's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hooper is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Alessandro Orsini was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TR1: BOAGRIUS VS. MULLER
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Orsini lands with a straight right. Boone didn't see that one coming.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini scores with a shot to the body.
Orsini stuns Boone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boone walks into a jab.
Orsini tries to land a leg kick but Boone saw it coming and moves away.
Orsini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boone throws a head kick that misses
and Orsini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orsini tries to score with a low kick but Boone moves his leg out of the way.
Boone misses with a wild combination.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
Orsini lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orsini connects with a crisp jab.
Boone scores with a decent looking hook.
Boone scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Orsini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Boone moved out of range.
Nice body kick there by Orsini.
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boone.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini cracks Boone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Boone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boone.
A lazy left from Boone finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini misses with a low kick as Boone jumps back.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Boone ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Boone drops his hands momentarily and Orsini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Boone misses.
Orsini is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boone.
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boone.
Orsini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini throws out a counter right but Boone avoids it with no problem.
Orsini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boone.
Orsini throws a hook but Boone blocks it.
Boone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Orsini lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#
Boone is rocked!
Nice jab there from Orsini.
Oh Boone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice combination there by Boone.
Boone walks straight into a right hand from Orsini - that's dropped him! Orsini jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Boone from any more punishment! Boone complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: EFC Izmir vs Zexi
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Orsini throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orsini is out of range and Turner settles back down.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orsini tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Orsini off the cage and back into range.
Orsini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orsini clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Orsini.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini 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.
Orsini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Turner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Orsini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orsini misses with a body shot
and Turner counters with a nice leg kick.
Orsini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orsini tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Turner misses with an uppercut. Orsini saw that one coming.
Orsini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Orsini has managed to clinch.
Orsini throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Orsini lands a left hand.
Turner pushes Orsini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Orsini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Orsini avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orsini. #BC2#
Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Orsini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turner rather than just go for the knockout.
Orsini throws a shot to the body.
Orsini throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Turner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
It seemed like Orsini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orsini throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Orsini swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini jabs at Turner's body.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Orsini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner tried to counter with a leg kick but Orsini avoided it.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Turner swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Orsini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orsini throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner moves out of range as Orsini strikes.#T3#
Turner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini throws a big shot that misses.
Orsini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Orsini scores with a three punch combo!
Turner throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Turner misses with a kick to the body.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Orsini.
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!
Orsini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Orsini coming out on top.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orsini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Orsini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini misses with a combination
and Turner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orsini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
A jab from Orsini finds it's way through Turner's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Orsini drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage. #BC2#
Orsini breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Orsini.#TD2#
Orsini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turner sprawls well initially but Orsini persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Orsini there.
Orsini wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Orsini ducks down to avoid it.
Orsini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner connects with the punch.
Orsini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orsini misses with a head kick.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner throws a leg kick that misses.
Orsini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Turner throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
Orsini cracks Turner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Orsini feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.#CL2#
Orsini rushes Turner and presses him up against the cage.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner presses Orsini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Orsini breaks the clinch.
Orsini throws a head kick that misses
and Turner counters with a straight right hand.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orsini momentarily.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Turner throws a head kick but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini works Turner's body with a nice hook.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Orsini lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orsini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turner connects with a body shot.
Turner lands a head shot.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Orsini has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Orsini as the two fighters clinch.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Orsini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land. #T3#
Turner being controlled against the cage.
Orsini throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orsini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orsini.
Orsini taking a breather.
Orsini prevents a body shot from Turner.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orsini goes for a takedown attempt but Turner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner scores with a spinning back kick!
Orsini connects with a solid leg kick.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orsini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Orsini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Orsini.
Orsini takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.
Orsini throws out a powerful jab.
Orsini misses with a looping left.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Orsini moved out of range.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Orsini throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orsini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Turner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Turner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orsini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Turner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turner.
A short uppercut from Turner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orsini.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orsini is trying to maintain a safe position but Turner gets an underhook and turns Orsini into the cage.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Orsini.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Orsini.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Orsini.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orsini.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Turner.
Turner being controlled against the cage.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Turner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Orsini is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Turner to the mat. Turner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Orsini sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Orsini stops Turner from standing up.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet. #SUB#
Turner working for a triangle but Orsini defends it easily. #T2#
Turner being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Orsini being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
A shot to the body from Turner misses
and Orsini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.#T3#
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Orsini scores with a hook.
Orsini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
Turner digs a good hook to Orsini's body.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner with a jab.
Orsini misses with a looping left.
Orsini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Orsini off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orsini moves out of range as Turner strikes.#T4#
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orsini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orsini's corner calls for a 1-2. Orsini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
An inside leg kick lands from Orsini.
A big left from Orsini misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Turner misses its target.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Orsini throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orsini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
Turner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Orsini tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.

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 Ben Turner.
I think Turner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Turner!
After the big win, Ben Turner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CEC 677
Date: Sep 29, 2019

#R1#
Cash comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Orsini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orsini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Cash's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cash just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Cash misses its intended target.
Orsini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orsini throws a hook but Cash blocks it.
Orsini 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.
Orsini tests Cash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Cash is out of range.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Cash's head but Cash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Cash ducks down to avoid it.
Cash ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Cash attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orsini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.#TD#
Cash scores with a takedown into Orsini's guard.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Orsini holds on and takes a little breather.
Cash is stalling in the full guard.
Cash won't allow Orsini to sweep him here.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Cash from controlling successfully.
Cash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cash wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Cash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Orsini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Orsini.
Orsini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orsini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orsini thuds his right hand into Cash's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cash tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orsini defends well and Cash ends up having to push Orsini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cash lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orsini throws a right hand that misses
and Cash counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orsini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orsini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cash connects with a jab.
Orsini tries to clinch
and Cash counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Orsini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cash blocks a head kick by Orsini.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orsini.
Orsini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cash counters with a left to the body.
Alessandro Orsini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cash slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Cash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini misses with a combination
and Cash counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Orsini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orsini throws a hook but Cash avoids it easily.
Orsini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsini misses with a series of wild punches.
Orsini scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Orsini misses with an uppercut
enabling Cash to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orsini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cash throws a body shot but no joy.
Cash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orsini as he jumps to the side.
Cash takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini cracks a nice hook into Cash's ribs.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cash swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orsini catches Cash with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orsini lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Orsini blocks a head kick by Cash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Orsini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cash checks it well.
Orsini tries to clinch but Cash moves away
and Orsini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Cash.
Cash is looking to wear down Orsini with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Orsini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Orsini moves in looking to clinch but Cash pushes him off.
Cash appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orsini misses with a looping right.
Orsini lands a nice looking body shot.
Orsini lands a slapping body shot.
Orsini works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini lands an overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orsini. That's going to slow Cash down.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Orsini throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Orsini lands a right hook to the body.
Orsini checks a low kick from Cash.
Orsini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orsini lands a jab to Cash's midsection.
Orsini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orsini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cash feints a jab promting Orsini to slip. Cash then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Orsini slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Orsini fails to land with a series of punches.
Cash half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Cash.
Cash with a nice cross.
Orsini wants to slow Cash down by chopping away at his legs.
Orsini cracks a nice hook into Cash's ribs.#T2#
Orsini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orsini.
Orsini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cash makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cash finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cash checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cash manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Cash tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini throws a combination that misses
enabling Cash to counter with a crisp jab.
Orsini lands a jab to the nose.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Cash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cash slips under a jab from Orsini.
Orsini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cash stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cash lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cash throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsini.
Orsini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Cash does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Orsini digs a good body shot into Cash's ribs.
Orsini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cash ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini slips a straight right by Cash.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Cash swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Orsini moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cash breaks from the clinch.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Cash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cash feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Orsini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cash doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice straight punches there by Cash. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cash.
Orsini misses with a combination
and Cash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Cash.#T4#
Orsini checks a leg kick nicely.
Orsini slips under a jab from Cash.
Cash lands a really nice looking cross but Orsini seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cash misses with an uppercut. Orsini saw that one coming.
Orsini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
That has opened up Alessandro Orsini's cut even more.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orsini.
Cash ducks right into an uppercut from Orsini.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Cash tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orsini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orsini throws a leg kick
and Cash counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Orsini connects with an inside leg kick.
Orsini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cash misses with a looping right.
Orsini wants to counter with a clinch but Cash pushes him away.
Cash throws a solid leg kick but Orsini takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cash.
Orsini throws a hook but Cash blocks it.
Orsini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsini throws a shot to the body.
Cash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Cash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash looks to land a left hand but Orsini moved out of range nicely.
Orsini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Cash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cash takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
A slow jab from Cash misses its intended target.
Orsini punishes Cash's body with a nice straight punch.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Cash saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Orsini.
Decent striking displayed by Orsini there.
Orsini misses with a left hand
and Cash counters with a nice leg kick.
Cash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
A little feinted left hand from Cash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Orsini throws a jab when Cash was well out of range.
Orsini lands a leg kick that knocks Cash off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orsini.
Cash slips a jab and a cross from Orsini.
Orsini misses with a lunging right hand
and Cash counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orsini moves away from the strike by Cash.
Nice straight punches there by Orsini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsini.
Cash slips a straight right by Orsini.
As Orsini backs away, Cash returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cash bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orsini's head.#TD#
Cash shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orsini's guard.
Orsini keeping full guard, as Cash tries to pass. #T3#
Orsini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Orsini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ronie Cash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orsini preventing the sweep.
Orsini trying to control but Cash is working from the bottom.
Orsini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cash keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully. #T4#
Orsini landing some decent shots from guard.
Cash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Orsini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Cash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cash looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orsini has picked Cash up and slammed him! Cash can't keep hold of the triangle and Orsini manages to pass to side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alessandro Orsini.
I've got Orsini 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CEC 673
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1#
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini sizes up Puno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Puno.
A jab from Puno does it's job there.
Orsini throws a good cross that connects.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Orsini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Orsini's head but Orsini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puno dives in and grabs Orsini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orsini pushes down on Puno's head and hops out.
Puno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Orsini connects with a crisp jab.
Orsini takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Orsini throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
A big left from Orsini misses.
Puno slips under a jab from Orsini.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orsini throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orsini but Orsini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orsini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Orsini throws a leg kick but Puno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Puno shoots and misses
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alessandro Orsini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Good standup being displayed there by Orsini as he connects with a hook.
Puno blocks a jab.
Orsini drops his hands momentarily and Puno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Orsini. That snapped Puno's head back.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Orsini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orsini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alessandro Orsini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsini.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini cracks Puno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Puno is defended easily by Orsini.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Puno misses with a looping left.
Orsini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puno lands a jab to the head.
Orsini misses the jab.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
Puno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orsini walks into a stiff left hand from Puno.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Puno gets the takedown into side control.
Orsini is not content to let Puno control the position.
The ground and pound from Puno seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Puno throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Puno throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Puno scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Puno misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Puno working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Orsini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Puno lands a few punches from side control.
Puno lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Orsini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Puno is trying to ground and pound but Orsini uses the momentary lack of control by Puno to regain half guard.
Puno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Orsini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsini wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Puno wants to free his trapped foot but Orsini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Puno throwing shots but Orsini is blocking nicely.
Orsini is concentrating on defense, preventing Puno from advancing position.
Puno working the head and body with strikes.
Orsini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Puno scoring with some ground and pound.
Orsini wants to sweep but no luck.
Puno postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Puno will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jab from Puno.
Alessandro Orsini is winning the standup battle so far.
Puno tests Orsini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orsini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orsini's head.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Puno moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Orsini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Puno misses. #TD2#
Puno bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Puno is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Orsini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Orsini is trying to get back to half guard.
Puno throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Puno throwing strikes but Orsini manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Orsini is looking to take a break and control but Puno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puno tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Puno is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno wants to control but Orsini postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno is trying to work for a sweep but Orsini has mounted him!
Orsini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puno bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Orsini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Puno trying to control but Orsini is working from the bottom. #T2#
Orsini can't keep his opponent in guard - Puno advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Puno in particular looking to stall.
Orsini is trying to get back to full guard.
Orsini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno won't allow Orsini to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Orsini holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Puno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Puno wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Orsini keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Orsini is controlling Puno's posture.
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Orsini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orsini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orsini takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orsini.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Orsini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puno might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsini lands with a shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Puno. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Puno takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Orsini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Puno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Puno connects with a single shot there.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Orsini ducks down to avoid it.
Puno's corner calls for a 1-2. Puno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Orsini blocks a jab.
Alessandro Orsini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puno closes the distance and clinches up with Orsini, looking for a takedown. Puno pushes Orsini against the cage but Orsini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Puno lands with a cross.
Orsini connects with a right hand. Puno shakes it off.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Orsini connects with a crisp jab.
Orsini lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orsini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orsini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Puno shoots in looking for a takedown but Orsini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.
Puno connects with the punch.
Puno avoids the body shot from Orsini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Orsini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orsini throws the kick towards the body but Puno avoids it.#T1#
Orsini swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Orsini on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Orsini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puno to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Puno postures up.
Puno trying to control but Orsini is working from the bottom.
Orsini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Orsini working a defensive guard here.
Orsini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving. #T2#
Orsini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Puno wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Puno connects with the punch.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orsini throws out a powerful jab.
Orsini misses with a looping right.
Puno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orsini defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orsini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Puno closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orsini quickly recovers to half guard.
Puno with the ground and pound but Orsini uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Orsini is trying to keep Puno in close.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puno advances position into side control!
Orsini is not content to let Puno control the position.
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puno throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Orsini works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Orsini is not content to let Puno control the position.
Orsini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puno. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Orsini wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Orsini gets back to full guard.
Orsini wants to sweep but no luck.
Puno wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Orsini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Orsini looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
Orsini has momentary wrist control but Puno slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Puno 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!

Event: CEC 668
Date: Jul 29, 2019

#R1#
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Turner walks into a jab.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orsini with a body shot.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the body from Turner misses
and Orsini counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini thuds his shin into the meat of Turner's side.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Orsini misses
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Orsini tried to counter with a leg kick but Turner avoided it.#T1#
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Turner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner lands a jab.
Turner throws a hook but Orsini avoids it easily.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Orsini moves away from the strike by Turner.
Jab from Orsini.
Orsini misses with a hook
and Orsini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orsini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orsini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turner throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orsini, right into the meat.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turner counters with a left to the body.
Orsini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Orsini saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orsini, right into the meat.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Orsini appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Turner flicks out a counter leg kick but Orsini steps away.
Orsini wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsini lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner punishes Orsini's body with a nice straight punch.
Orsini defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Orsini tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Turner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orsini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Orsini.
Turner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Orsini misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Orsini lands a head shot.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini is looking to counter punch.
Orsini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orsini slips under a jab from Turner.#T4#
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Orsini misses its target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orsini.
A left and a right from Orsini both land. Nice combination.
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!
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Orsini moves his leg out of the way.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
Orsini staying out of range there.
Orsini tries to clinch up.
Turner throws out a counter right but Orsini avoids it with no problem.
Orsini throws a lazy uppercut
and Turner counters with a nice kick to the body.
Orsini misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orsini scores with a body shot.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Orsini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Orsini settles back down.
Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orsini looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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 Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Orsini gets a clinch.
Turner lands a body shot.
Orsini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orsini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsini's elbow.
Turner gets through Orsini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Orsini's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner.
Still in the clinch, Orsini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Orsini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Turner.
Orsini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orsini blocks an uppercut.
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsinis head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner prevents a body shot from Orsini. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Orsini.
Turner tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner tries a body shot but Orsini blocks it.
Orsini tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Turner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orsini lands a left hand.
Orsini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Turner.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsini's elbow.
Orsini blocking some punches.
Orsini blocks a body shot from Turner.
A nice left hand lands by Turner.
Turner lands with a left to the head.
Orsini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orsini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orsini lands a body shot.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsini's elbow. #T2#
Turner blocks a body shot from Orsini.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsini's elbow.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini lands a shoulder strike.
Orsini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Orsini.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orsini tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Orsini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orsini tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Turner lands a shot to the body.
Turner pushes Orsini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Orsini as the two fighters clinch.
Orsini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turner or not.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Orsini avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Orsini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Orsini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Orsini.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
Ben Turner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orsini throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Orsini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Turner as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Orsini.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Orsini avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Orsini throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Orsini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
Orsini swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini blocks a body shot from Turner. #T4#
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsinis head.
Orsini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Orsini.
Orsini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
A body shot lands from Orsini.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Orsini is leaning against Turner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Orsini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Orsini scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orsini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner working aggressively here.
Orsini digs a right hand underneath Turner's ribcage. Turner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orsini lands an uppercut.
Orsini throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Orsini scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Orsini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orsini.
Orsini looks to land a combination. Turner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Orsini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orsini works the jab nicely.
Orsini takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner slips a straight right by Orsini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Turner moves out of range as Orsini throws a body kick.
A nice side step and Turner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orsini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orsini throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini wants to clinch.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Orsini moved out of range.
Orsini connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Orsini throws a big shot that misses.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Orsini misses. #T2#
A left lands for Turner.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Orsini counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Orsini.
Turner moves forwards but Orsini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Orsini gets a clinch.
Orsini is leaning against Turner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Orsini.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Turner prevents a body shot from Orsini.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orsini misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Turner misses with some punches.
Orsini can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Orsini.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Orsini avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
Orsini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner blocks a body shot from Orsini.
Orsini has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner prevents a body shot from Orsini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orsini.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Ben Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orsini.
Orsini misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner misses with some punches.
Orsini prevents a body shot from Turner.
Orsini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orsini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orsini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orsini misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Orsini blocks an uppercut.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Turner.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Orsini lands a shoulder strike.
Turner lands a right hand.
Orsini lands a shot to the body.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orsini tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Orsini avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Orsini lands a left hand.
Orsini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orsini tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Orsini.
Orsini swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Orsini avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Orsini blocking some punches.
A short right from Turner on the inside.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
A very excited looking Alessandro Orsini rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CEC 4TH OF JULY
Date: Jul 04, 2019

#R1#
Orsini throws a hook but Bhullar avoids it easily.#TD#
Bhullar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bhullar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bhullar throwing strikes but missing.
Bhullar won't allow Orsini to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orsini controlling Bhullar's posture.
Bhullar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bhullar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bhullar wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Bhullar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Bhullar wants to pass the guard but Orsini is keeping the position.
Orsini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orsini trying to control the position.
Bhullar postures up and lands a big shot to Orsini's brow.
Bhullar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orsini seems keen to control Bhullar's posture.
Bhullar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orsini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bhullar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orsini is trying to keep Bhullar in close.
Bhullar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bhullar distracts Orsini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bhullar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orsini looking for a sweep. Not yet Orsini, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bhullar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bhullar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bhullar throwing strikes from guard but Orsini blocks nicely.
Bhullar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini wants to sweep here but Bhullar controlling him for the moment.
Bhullar controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Bhullar distracts Orsini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bhullar with a nice head shot there.
Orsini looking for a sweep. Not yet Orsini, not yet.
Bhullar landing some decent shots from guard.
Orsini looking for a sweep. Not yet Orsini, not yet.
Orsini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bhullar's guard. #REVB#
Bhullar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bhullar is on top in guard. #REVR#
Orsini is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Bhullar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orsini is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bhullar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Orsini is now in half guard.
Orsini is looking to advance position but Bhullar won't allow it.
Bhullar is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar is trying to maintain the position but Orsini is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjan Bhullar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Bhullar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Bhullar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orsini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bhullar.
Bhullar blocks a jab.
Bhullar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bhullar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Bhullar.
Orsini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bhullar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orsini sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar lands a jab to the nose.
Orsini walks into a straight right hand from Bhullar.
Bhullar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orsini in his tracks. #CL#
Bhullar rushes Orsini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orsini.
Bhullar tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orsini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bhullar prevents Orsini from breaking the clinch.
Orsini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini throws a punch but it's blocked by Bhullar.
Orsini lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Orsini.
Orsini lands an uppercut.
Orsini prevents a body shot from Bhullar.
Bhullar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orsini working aggressively here.
Bhullar misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orsini works on Bhullar's body with a couple of short punches.
Bhullar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orsini blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Bhullar on the inside.
Bhullar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bhullar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Orsini. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini tries to break free but Bhullar pushes him back against the cage.
Bhullar blocks an uppercut.
Bhullar struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
Orsini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bhullar's elbow.
Orsini throws a head punch that misses.
Bhullar misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Orsini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bhullar pushes Orsini up against the cage in a clinch.
Bhullar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Bhullar blocks a body shot from Orsini.
Bhullar is working for takedown but Orsini is calmly controlling the position for now.
Orsini has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bhullar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Orsini can turn it around.
Orsini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bhullar misses with some punches.
Bhullar has a couple of punches blocked by Orsini. #BC2#
Orsini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orsini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bhullar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bhullar checks a leg kick.
Arjan Bhullar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini tests Bhullar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bhullar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsini can do to turn this around?#T3#
Orsini moves away from the strike by Bhullar.
A little jabbing left from Orsini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orsini cracks Bhullar with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Orsini.
Orsini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bhullar throws a poor cross that misses
and Orsini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bhullar avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Bhullar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bhullar works the jab nicely.
Orsini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bhullar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bhullar.
Bhullar lands a jab to Orsini's midsection.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orsini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bhullar counters with a stiff right hand.
Bhullar closes the distance but Orsini moves to the side
and Orsini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bhullar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orsini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orsini is looking to slow Bhullar down with leg kicks.
Bhullar throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orsini.
Orsini takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Bhullar misses with an uppercut
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bhullar lands with a shot to the body.
Bhullar throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
The crowd cheers as Orsini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bhullar doesn't seem phased though.
Orsini throws a chopping leg kick but Bhullar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Bhullar misses with a straight left. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bhullar.
Bhullar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bhullar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Orsini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Orsini tries to get to full guard but Bhullar has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bhullar lands a nice short elbow.
Bhullar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Orsini is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bhullar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Orsini is staying active underneath Bhullar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orsini taking some punishment here, with Bhullar in his half guard.
Orsini wants to control but Bhullar is keeping busy.
Bhullar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bhullar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bhullar thows a huge punch but Orsini dodges it nicely.
Orsini is pressing down on Bhullar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bhullar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orsini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orsini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bhullar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bhullar throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Bhullar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bhullar works over Orsini with some ground and pound from guard.
Bhullar cracks Orsini with a solid left hand.
Bhullar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Bhullar from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bhullar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bhullar looking to sit in guard and control but Orsini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bhullar trying to keep a closed guard but Orsini is proving a slippery customer.
Orsini landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Orsini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orsini looking to sit in guard and control but Bhullar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orsini is on top in guard. #REVB#
Orsini is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orsini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Orsini tries to free his leg and advance position but Bhullar is retaining full guard. #T4#
Bhullar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bhullar scoring with some ground and pound.
Orsini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bhullar won't allow Orsini to sweep him here.
Orsini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orsini trying to control the position.
Bhullar postures up in Orsini's guard and throws a big left but Orsini blocks it.

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

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

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

Event: CEC 660
Date: Jun 02, 2019

#R1#
A big left from Orsini misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Orsini has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Orsini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lokren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orsini jabs Lokren right on the nose. Lokren blinks but takes it well.
Orsini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsini.
Orsini swats away the attempt to clinch by Lokren.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lokren lands with a hook. Orsini tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Orsini misses with a body kick.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Orsini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Orsini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lokren.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
A little jabbing left from Orsini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orsini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsini throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini needs to keep his hands up - Lokren had a free shot at his head there.
Lokren throws a hook but Orsini avoids it easily.#T1#
Orsini lands with an overhand left.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lokren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Lokren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsini lands a body shot.
Lokren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orsini. Orsini obviously looking to wear him down.
Orsini looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Orsini takes one to the side of the head.
Orsini throws a leg kick #CL#
and Lokren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lokren throws an elbow but misses.
Orsini blocks a body shot from Lokren.
Lokren throws a head punch that misses.
Lokren lands an elbow just above Orsini 's eye.
A right hook to the body lands for Lokren.
Lokren lands a nice elbow.
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!
Orsini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orsini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Lokren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orsini takes an elbow to the temple.
Orsini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orsini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lokren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Alessandro Orsini's cut even more.
Lokren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orsini throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren. #BC2#
Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lokren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orsini can pounce on him.
Orsini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orsini connects with an inside leg kick.
Orsini lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lokren's sensitive parts.
Orsini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini misses the jab.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Orsini misses with a lunging right hand
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Orsini ducks down to avoid it.
Orsini feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lokren's calf.
Lokren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orsini finds it's way round the side to connect with Lokren's head. #T3#
Lokren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lokren is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orsini 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 Lokren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lokren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orsini connects with a right hand. Lokren shakes it off.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Orsini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lokren at a distance. #CL#
Lokren takes the fight into the clinch.
Lokren throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lokren.
Lokren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orsini's defenses.
Lokren tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lokren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lokren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orsini tries for a takedown but Lokren manages to get underhooks.
Orsini misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Orsini. #BC2#
Orsini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren lands with a straight right. Orsini didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
The cut above Alessandro Orsini's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lokren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Orsini counters with a body kick. #T4#
A jab from Orsini does it's job there.
Lokren tries to clinch there but Orsini circles away.
Orsini feints a counter leg kick.
Lokren moves to clinch but Orsini breaks away
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
Orsini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren lands a body shot.
Orsini is looking to slow Lokren down with leg kicks.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Orsini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lokren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orsini.
Lokren throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
Lokren checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Lokren scores with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Lokren as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
Alessandro Orsini's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lokren swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini slips a straight right by Lokren.
Orsini feints a counter leg kick.
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 Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Orsini as he connects with a hook.
Lokren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lokren slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lokren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini slips a jab from Lokren.
Lokren falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Orsini lands an overhand right.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Orsini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini throws a body punch but Lokren moves out of range.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Lokren tries to clinch there but Orsini circles away.
Lokren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orsini on the side of the head.
Orsini defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Orsini misses. #T1#
Orsini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orsini throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily.
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orsini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
and Orsini counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Orsini does it's job there.
Orsini lands with an uppercut that bounces Lokren off the cage and back into range.
A lazy left from Orsini finds it's target.
Lokren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Orsini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Lokren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsini.
And Orsini tries to counter it with a takedown but Lokren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orsini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orsini tries to score with a low kick but Lokren moves his leg out of the way.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Orsini ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Orsini changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lokren looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lokren is trying to get back to half guard.#ES#
Lokren throws Orsini to one side and escapes!#T2#
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Orsini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Orsini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lokren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orsini misses with a body punch
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orsini connects with a body shot that sends Lokren's belly button to the back.
Lokren slips under a jab.
Lokren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orsini connects with a body shot.
Lokren lands a body shot.
Orsini lands with a hook. Lokren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Orsini lands a nice looking body shot.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.#T3#
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Lokren connects with a body shot.
Lokren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orsini can pounce on him.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Lokren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Lokren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Lokren saw that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orsini!
Orsini throws the kick towards the body but Lokren avoids it.
Orsini with a jab.
A big left from Lokren misses.
A little jabbing left from Orsini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.#CL#
Lokren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lokren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lokren lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini lands a body punch.
Orsini digs a right hand into Lokren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lokren's gas tank. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Lokren fails to land. #BC2#
Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lokren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsini lands a head shot.
Orsini misses with a left hand
and Orsini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lokren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orsini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orsini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lokren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orsini lands a lovely overhand right.
Lokren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orsini takes a swing at Lokren's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orsini, right into the meat.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren tries to clinch up but Orsini circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Orsini fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orsini throws a hook but Lokren blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lokren lands with a shot to the body.
Orsini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Lokren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Orsini.
Orsini blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orsini! But no joy.
Lokren throws a hook but Orsini avoids it easily.
Lokren throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Lokren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orsini cracks a nice hook into Lokren's ribs.
Orsini connects with a right hand. Lokren shakes it off.
Lokren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lokren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orsini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lokren scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren misses with a hook to the body
and Orsini counters with a right hand to the body.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Lokren drives through and clinches with Orsini against the cage. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Lokren.
Lokren tries to throw a body punch but Orsini avoids it by throwing Lokren back against the cage.
Orsini pushes Lokren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lokren lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lokren. #BC2#
Orsini manages to break the clinch.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Orsini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lokren defends it well.
Orsini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lokren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That kick from Orsini tenderised Lokren's leg. Lokren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.#CL#
Lokren instigates a clinch.
Lokren misses with an elbow strike.
Orsini tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren lands a body shot.
Orsini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orsini has a couple of punches blocked by Lokren.
A right handed body shot lands from Orsini.
Lokren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Lokren throws a head punch that misses.
Sairanix Lokren has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Orsini breaks the clinch.
Lokren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lokren throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
Lokren gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Lokren takes the fight into the clinch.
Lokren lands a damaging elbow.
Lokren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Orsini.
Orsini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lokren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Orsini on the inside.
Lokren presses Orsini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orsini.
Orsini takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lokren tries a body shot but Orsini blocks it.
Lokren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsinis head. #T3#
Lokren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lokren throws an elbow that misses.
Lokren lands an elbow just above Orsini 's eye.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alessandro Orsini's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CEC 657
Date: May 19, 2019

#R1#
Orsini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orsini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orsini connects with a right hand. Glass shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Orsini has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That kick from Glass tenderised Orsini's leg. Orsini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Glass misses with a hook
and Orsini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Glass lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Orsini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Glass doesn't seem phased though.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Glass throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orsini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glass throws a right and a left that Orsini avoids nicely.
Glass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Glass throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass takes one to the side of the head.
Glass 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.
Orsini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Glass thumps Orsini with a low kick.#TD2#
Orsini throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Glass was covering up waiting for the punch and Orsini finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Glass wants to stand up but Orsini is controlling him.
Orsini trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom.
Orsini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orsini scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orsini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Glass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES#
Glass manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Orsini is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.#T2#
Orsini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Glass scores with a shot to the body.
Glass avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Glass misses with a shot to the body
and Orsini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glass goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glass misses with a looping right.
Glass misses with a right hand
and Orsini counters with a stiff right hand.
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Glass moved out of range nicely.
Glass quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Glass misses with a leg kick
and Orsini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Desmond Glass's cut is getting worse.
Glass takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Glass throws a big shot that misses.
Glass paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orsini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Glass scores with a spinning back kick!
Glass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Glass loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Glass connects with a looping right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Glass there.
Glass fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Glass connects with the punch.
Glass slips a jab from Orsini.
Glass lands a slapping body shot.
Glass lands with a cross.
Glass's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orsini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Glass scrambles back to his feet.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glass throws a right hand that misses
and Orsini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Glass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Glass slips a straight right by Orsini.
A counter left hand to the body from Glass misses its target.
Nice cross by Orsini.
Orsini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Glass saw that one coming.#T4#
Glass swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orsini.
Glass thows a leg kick but Orsini checks it
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
Orsini lands the left hand.
Glass cracks Orsini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orsini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Glass saw that one coming.
Glass throws out a powerful jab.
Glass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orsini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Glass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orsini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glass throws a hook but Orsini avoids it easily.
Orsini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Glass. Beautiful body shot.
Orsini scores with a decent looking hook.
Glass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orsini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Desmond Glass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Glass moves away and avoids it.
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 Desmond Glass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Glass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Jab by Glass.
Desmond Glass is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Glass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Orsini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Glass lands a glancing blow to the side of Orsini's head.
Orsini lands a nice leg kick that just misses Glass's sensitive parts.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glass slips under a jab.
Orsini throws a hook but Glass avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass missing with a left hand there. Orsini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glass scores with a hook.
Orsini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Glass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Glass ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Glass lands a leg kick that knocks Orsini off balance momentarily.
Orsini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orsini slips under a jab.
Orsini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glass takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
Desmond Glass's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Orsini connects with a right hand. Glass shakes it off.
Orsini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Glass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orsini doesn't seem bothered though.
Glass swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Glass backing away here, and Orsini unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Orsini throws an off balance right hand
enabling Glass to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini misses with a hook.
Glass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orsini's head backwards.
Glass looks to throw the jab but Orsini is out of range. #T2#
Orsini slips under a jab.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini misses with a hook. Glass ducked under it nicely.
Glass is looking to counter punch.
Glass throws out a powerful jab.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Glass slips the punch.
Glass misses with a low kick.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Glass misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orsini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Glass tries to land a leg kick but Orsini saw it coming and moves away.
Glass getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Glass slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glass.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orsini. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Glass.
Glass backing away here, and Orsini unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Orsini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the liver by Orsini. Beautiful body shot.
Orsini misses with a double jab.
Glass digs a good hook to Orsini's body.
Glass scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Glass throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Glass. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Glass.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Glass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Glass throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Orsini counters with a nice double leg into side control. Glass won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini throws an elbow but Glass slips to the side and avoids it well.
Orsini in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alessandro Orsini has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The strikes coming from Orsini are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Orsini.
Glass is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Orsini has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Orsini misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Orsini scores with punches from side control.
Orsini throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Glass works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Orsini trying to mount his opponent but Glass defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Orsini stops Glass from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Desmond Glass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Glass scores with a sloppy right hand. Orsini should have avoided that one.
Alessandro Orsini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Glass misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orsini! But no joy.
Glass cracks a nice hook into Orsini's ribs.
Glass's corner calls for a 1-2. Glass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orsini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glass. Glass obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Orsini gets a takedown into half guard.
Orsini stops Glass from getting back to his feet.
Orsini winds up and cracks Glass with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Orsini trying to pass the guard but Glass defending well.
Orsini looks to land a strike but Glass avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Orsini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Orsini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Glass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Glass keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully. #ES#
Glass manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Orsini working hard to break the clinch.
Orsini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Glass.
Glass lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glass misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini lands a right hand.
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsini's elbow.
Glass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orsini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glasss head.
A nice left hand lands by Orsini.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glass can't find room to land a body shot as Orsini controls the action. #T2#
Glass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Glass - that landed with a thud.
Glass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
Glass scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Glass.
Glass scores with a hook to the body.
Orsini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Glass tries a knee to the head but Orsini blocks it.
Glass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glass.
Glass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini is trying to break the clinch but Glass is controlling him.
Glass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Glass lands a body punch in the clinch.
Glass lands a shot to the body.
Glass gets through Orsini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Glass lands a nice knee to the body.
Glass lands a nice shot to the body.
Glass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Desmond Glass has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Glass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glass struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
Orsini misses with a punch on the inside.
Glass lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orsini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Orsini on the inside.
Orsini misses with a body punch.
Glass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glass.
Orsini throws a head punch that misses.
Glass struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
Glass blocking some punches.
Orsini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glass tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glass pushes Orsini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Glass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orsini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glass lands a good knee to the midsection. Orsini won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glass.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orsini. #T4#
Glass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass blocking some punches.
Glass lands a hook that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Glass fails to land.
Glass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Orsini misses with some punches.
Orsini misses with a body punch.
Glass lands with a light punch inside.
Glass putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Orsini in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orsini tries to throw a body punch but Glass avoids it by throwing Orsini back against the cage.
Glass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsini can do to turn this around?
Glass lands with a right to the head.
Glass misses with a punch to the body.
Glass blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Orsini.
Glass scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini throws a head punch that misses.
Glass landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Glass on the inside.
Glass tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glass working some nice short punches in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CEC 655
Date: May 12, 2019

#R1#
Orsini lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Orsini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mason to the mat! Mason manages to get full guard.
Orsini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mason has control of Orsini's left arm, preventing Orsini from doing any damage.
Orsini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orsini trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Orsini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orsini with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Mason controlling the position.
Orsini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orsini.
Mason misses with a low kick as Orsini jumps back.
Orsini thumps Mason with a low kick.
Orsini looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Orsini circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
Mason throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Mason misses the body punch
and Orsini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason throws a leg kick but Orsini sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orsini clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason slips under a jab.
Orsini motions for Mason to come forward. Orsini throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orsini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini has a takedown stuffed.
Orsini fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orsini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Orsini closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Orsini lands in his opponent's guard.
Orsini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orsini is pushing down on Mason's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mason is fighting to maintain full guard but Orsini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Orsini.
Orsini slips a nice elbow through Mason's hands, connecting with Mason's forehead.
Orsini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mason wants to control but Orsini is keeping busy. #T4#
Orsini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though.
Orsini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mason does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orsini is stalling here. Mason is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Orsini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mason has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Mason is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orsini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orsini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orsini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsini misses with a body kick.
Orsini scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Mason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mason moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini throws a solid leg kick but Mason takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orsini.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orsini flicks out a counter leg kick but Mason steps away.
Mason throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orsini.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Orsini misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Orsini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mason misses with a hook.
Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Orsini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch lands to the side of Mason 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mason takes one on the button.
Orsini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Orsini throws the kick towards the body but Mason avoids it.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Orsini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Orsini moved out of range.
Orsini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mason misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason slips a straight right by Orsini.
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mason. Mason circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
Orsini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zane Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Orsini.
Mason tries to clinch there but Orsini circles away.
Orsini lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mason has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orsini finds it's way round the side to connect with Mason's head.
Orsini jabs Mason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orsini throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Orsini lands a jab to the nose.
Orsini scores with a jab. Mason acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Good work by Mason as he checks the leg kick.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orsini.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mason.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Mason shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orsini slips under a jab.
Mason swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Mason - just one landing.
Orsini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mason can pounce on him.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
Orsini scores with a push kick.#T4#
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Orsini moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick.
Orsini throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orsini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orsini scores with a jab to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Orsini blocks the low kick.
Orsini misses the body punch
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orsini.
Mason has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orsini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Orsini tenderised Mason's leg. Mason is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mason looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orsini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Mason tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason gets through Orsini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Orsini's head.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason digs a right hand into Orsini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orsini's gas tank.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Orsini.
Orsini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason digs a right hand into Orsini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orsini's gas tank. #T1#
Orsini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Zane Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orsini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orsini misses with some punches.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Orsini feints and then cracks Mason's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mason down.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Mason appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orsini cracks Mason with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mason throws a low kick but Orsini moves out of range easily. #CL#
Mason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orsini, pushing him back against the cage.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Orsini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Mason looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason throws a shot to the body.
Mason lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Mason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Mason is looking to clinch but Orsini is avoiding it.
Orsini throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Mason tries to clinch up but Orsini circles away and keeps his distance.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Mason was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orsini.
Mason scores with a jab. Orsini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mason will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orsini momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason. #T3#
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Orsini scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Mason misses with the combination.
Mason blocks a leg kick.
Mason tries to score with a low kick but Orsini moves his leg out of the way.
Mason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Mason.
Orsini avoids the head kick by Mason.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
Orsini cracks Mason with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zane Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mason throws a low kick but Orsini avoids it.
Orsini throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Orsini misses the jab.
Mason is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini checks the leg kick.
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Orsini connects with a right hand. Mason shakes it off.
Mason moves forwards but Orsini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason lands a nice shot that snaps Orsini's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orsini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini lands a body shot.
Orsini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orsini.
Orsini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orsini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: CEC 654
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1#
Logan misses with a hook. Orsini ducked under it nicely.
Logan connects with the punch.
We've been told by Logan's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Logan misses.
Orsini is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
Logan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
Logan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orsini at a distance.
Logan throws a poor cross that misses
and Orsini counters with a nice uppercut.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini throws a front kick aimed at Logan's knee but Logan avoids it well.
Logan moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Logan tries to bum rush Orsini with a series of wild strikes but Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orsini blocks a jab.
Orsini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Logan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Logan misses with a low kick.
Orsini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Logan checks a leg kick.
Logan throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini slips a straight right by Logan.
A nice side step and Orsini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orsini.
Orsini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini digs a right hand underneath Logan's ribcage. Logan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Logan lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
Logan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Logan.
Orsini can't find room to land a body shot as Logan controls the action.
Logan has had enough of the clinch but Orsini keeps him there for the moment.
Orsini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Logan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Logan wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Orsini.
A punch combination from Logan misses.
Orsini throws out a counter right but Logan avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Logan slips a jab from Orsini.
Logan connects with the punch.
A big right from Logan misses.
Orsini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Logan at a distance.
Logan slips a straight right by Orsini.
Logan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orsini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Logan.
Orsini lands a jab.
Orsini connects with the punch.
Orsini has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Logan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Logan lands with a nice body punch.
Orsini throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Orsini cracks Logan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Logan. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Orsini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frankie Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Orsini moves away from the strike by Logan.
Orsini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Logan throws a series of punches but Orsini moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Logan.
Orsini scores with a sloppy right hand. Logan should have avoided that one.
Orsini misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan needs to keep his hands up - Orsini had a free shot at his head there.
Orsini connects with a body shot.
Logan connects with a body shot that sends Orsini's belly button to the back.
Logan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orsini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orsini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orsini lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Logan moves away and avoids it.
Orsini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Logan on the side of the head.
Logan tries to work over Orsini's front leg with a kick but Orsini checks it.
Orsini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Logan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Logan.
Logan throws a big counter combination but Orsini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Logan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Logan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Logan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orsini misses with a low kick.
Orsini with a hook.#CL2#
Orsini closes the distance and pushes Logan back into the cage.
Orsini has a couple of punches blocked by Logan. #TD2#
Orsini lands a takedown into guard.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Orsini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Logan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Logan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Logan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Orsini cracks a nice hook into Logan's ribs.
Logan throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan takes one to the chin there.
A bone on bone clash there as Orsini blocks the leg kick.
Logan throws a leg kick but Orsini sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Logan moves into range and clinches up with Orsini.#BC#
Logan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orsini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Logan throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.
Orsini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Logan walks into a stiff left hand from Orsini.
Orsini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Orsini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orsini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Logan is fending him off so far but Orsini persists. Nope, Logan circles away and we're back to standing.
Orsini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Logan's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orsini tries a quick counter leg kick but Logan is wise to it.
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Orsini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Orsini defending well as Logan loads up on a big left hand.
Orsini scoring well with a low kick there.
Orsini scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Logan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orsini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheers as Logan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orsini doesn't seem phased though.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Orsini lands a glancing blow to the side of Logan's head.
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Orsini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Orsini catches Logan right on the button with a cross.
Logan misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Orsini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Logan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Orsini manages to move to mount! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Orsini misses with a head shot.
Orsini with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini avoids the attempt from Logan to control.
Orsini lands a couple of good shots and Logan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Logan prevents Orsini from getting a body triangle.
Logan trying to control the hands but Orsini won't let him.
Logan avoids the strikes from Orsini. #T3#
Orsini has Logan flattened out and is raining down punches.
Logan is trying to get back to his feet but Orsini has full control of the position and if anything, Logan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Orsini is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Orsini landing with strikes. #ROC2#
Logan is rocked!
Logan prevents Orsini from getting a body triangle.
Logan covering up well and avoiding damage.
Orsini softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T4#
Will Orsini go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Orsini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Logan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Logan is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Orsini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Logan rolls, trying to escape but Orsini keeps control of the position.
Well, with Orsini on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Logan is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Orsini lands with a hammerfist to the side of Logan's head.
Orsini throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Logan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Orsini throwing sloppy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Logan misses with a left hand
and Orsini counters with a nice body shot.
Orsini cracks Logan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Logan feints and then cracks Orsini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orsini down.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Orsini.
Orsini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orsini finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orsini misses the jab.
Logan looks to land a combination but Orsini avoids it well.
Logan tries to clinch there but Orsini circles away.
Orsini throws out a counter right but Logan avoids it with no problem.
Logan misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Logan under the eye.
Orsini scores with a nice body kick.
Logan misses with a left hand
and Orsini counters with an inside leg kick.
Orsini throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Logan moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Logan tries to clinch
and Orsini makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Orsini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Logan swings widly with a right hand
and Orsini counters with a nice uppercut.
Logan thows a leg kick but Orsini checks it
and Orsini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Logan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
Orsini slips under a jab from Logan.
Orsini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Logan in his tracks.
Logan throws a low kick but Orsini avoids it.
Orsini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orsini.
Orsini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Logan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan slips under a jab from Orsini.
A little feinted left hand from Logan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frankie Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Orsini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Logan momentarily.
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
Logan swinging wildly here.
Orsini swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Logan throws a leg kick but Orsini sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Logan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orsini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Logan to score with a decent uppercut.
Orsini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Logan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Logan's corner calls for a 1-2. Logan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Logan connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Logan looks to land a combination but Orsini avoids it well.
Orsini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3##CL2#
Orsini clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Logan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Logan tries to circle away but Orsini has him pinned against the cage.
Orsini lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Logan breaks from the clinch.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini misses with an attempted mid kick.
Logan throws a hook to the side of Orsini's head but Orsini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orsini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Logan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orsini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Logan scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Orsini.
Logan misses with a hook. Orsini ducked under it nicely.
Orsini scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orsini. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan misses with a straight left.
Orsini scoring well with a low kick there.
Orsini walks into a stiff left hand from Logan.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan tests Orsini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Orsini blocks the leg kick.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan 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.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Logan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orsini scores with a decent looking hook.
Orsini scores with the left hand. Logan knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Orsini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Orsini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

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

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

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

Event: CEC 651
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1#
Orsini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duffy's hands.
Orsini has his takedown stuffed
and Duffy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Duffy 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orsini.
Orsini 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.
Duffy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orsini blocks a jab.
A low kick from Orsini is predictable there
and Duffy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duffy 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.
Duffy moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Duffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Duffy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duffy misses the shot to the body.
Orsini has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Duffy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsini lands a nice hook to Duffy's body. Duffy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Duffy is out of range.
Orsini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Duffy misses.
Orsini throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Orsini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duffy slips a straight right by Orsini.
Duffy misses with a looping left.
Duffy throws a hook but Orsini avoids it easily.
Orsini takes a swing at Duffy's ribcage but misses.
Orsini blocks a head kick by Duffy.
Orsini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orsini misses with a body kick.
Orsini avoids the head kick by Duffy.
Orsini feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duffy's calf.
Orsini walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duffy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orsini checks a low kick from Duffy.#T2#
Orsini throws a push kick but Duffy slaps the foot to one side.
Duffy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orsini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini 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.
Duffy needs to keep his hands up - Orsini had a free shot at his head there.
Orsini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duffy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Orsini checks a leg kick.
Duffy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Duffy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orsini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Orsini throws a chopping leg kick but Duffy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orsini.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orsini.#T3#
Duffy looks to throw the jab but Orsini is out of range.
Orsini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duffy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Duffy misses with a wild body shot.
Duffy throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Orsini fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Duffy to the ground. Orsini is now in Duffy's guard.
Duffy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Orsini throws a big elbow that misses.
Duffy managing to control the position. #T4#
Duffy is trying to keep Orsini in close. #SUB2#
Duffy has his foot on Orsini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orsini works his way back into a safe position though.
Duffy working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orsini postures up in Duffy's guard and throws a big left but Duffy blocks it.
Orsini with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orsini keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duffy's head.
Duffy controls Orsini momentarily but Orsini frees himself.
Duffy trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Orsini misses with a shot to the body
and Duffy counters with a leg kick.
Orsini punishes Duffy's body with a nice straight punch.
Alessandro Orsini is winning the standup battle so far.
Orsini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duffy pinned against the cage. Duffy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Orsini throws the left hand but Duffy avoids the punch easily.
Duffy tries a quick counter leg kick but Orsini is wise to it.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini scores with a nice head shot.
Duffy slips a straight right by Orsini.
Duffy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Orsini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Orsini scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orsini digs a good body shot into Duffy's ribs.
Orsini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Duffy cracks the inside of Orsini's front leg.
Orsini looks for the body kick but Duffy saw that one coming.
Orsini lands with a straight right. Duffy didn't see that one coming.
Orsini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Duffy stuffs the takedown.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duffy can do to turn this around?
Orsini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Orsini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duffy slips under a jab.
Orsini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orsini lets loose with a powerful body kick. Duffy will feel that in the morning.
Duffy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
Duffy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
A leg kick checked by Duffy.
Duffy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Orsini tries to land a body kick
and Duffy counters with a thumping low kick. #T2##TD#
Orsini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duffy to the mat! Duffy manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orsini is fighting to break Duffy's control of his arms but Duffy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Duffy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orsini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duffy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duffy trying to control the position here.
Orsini keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duffy's head.
Duffy is pulling down on Orsini's head to control his posture.
Duffy trying to keep a closed guard but Orsini is proving a slippery customer.
Orsini is in close to Duffy's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Duffy is pulling down on Orsini's head. It's preventing any offense from Orsini, at least for the moment.
Orsini has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Duffy keeps moving.
Orsini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duffy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duffy controls Orsini momentarily but Orsini frees himself.
Duffy is controlling Orsini's posture.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Duffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Carney Duffy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsini slips under a jab from Duffy.
Orsini lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Orsini takes a swing at Duffy's ribcage but misses.
Duffy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duffy.
Orsini scores with a shot to the body.
Orsini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Duffy.
Orsini misses with a looping right.
Duffy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orsini. Orsini obviously looking to wear him down.
Orsini tests Duffy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orsini lands a body shot. #TD#
Orsini feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Duffy trying to control the position here.
Orsini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
That's time! Orsini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Duffy misses with a looping left.
Duffy looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
Orsini feinted with a counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orsini 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 Duffy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duffy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orsini keeps Duffy at a distance using the push kick.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Duffy's shoulder, as Duffy tries to avoid the shot.
Duffy checks a low kick from Orsini.
A countering left hand to the body from Duffy misses.
Duffy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It appears Orsini was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD#
Orsini shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Duffy trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Duffy is positioning himself well to prevent Orsini advancing to mount.
Orsini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orsini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orsini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duffy defending well though.
Duffy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orsini stalling.
Duffy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Duffy wants to get back to full guard.
Duffy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alessandro Orsini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duffy trying to keep a closed guard but Orsini is proving a slippery customer.
Orsini looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duffy has Orsini pulled in close to control his posture.
Orsini is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Orsini distracts Duffy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Orsini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Duffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duffy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orsini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Duffy pulls Orsini in close to his closed guard and prevents Orsini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carney Duffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orsini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Duffy has control of Orsini's left arm, preventing Orsini from doing any damage.
Duffy is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Orsini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orsini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orsini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Duffy is looking to slow Orsini down with leg kicks.
Orsini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duffy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orsini digs a good hook to Duffy's body.
Orsini with a hook.#T4#
Orsini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duffy momentarily.
Orsini throws a wild body kick that Duffy sees coming a mile off.
Duffy throws a head kick that misses.
Orsini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duffy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orsini avoids the head kick by Duffy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duffy manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Orsini there.
Orsini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duffy counters with a series of strikes. Orsini will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orsini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
During a confident post fight interview, Alessandro Orsini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Carney Duffy was interviewed post fight and said 'It is what it is.. '.

Event: CEC 645
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
Glass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glass.
Orsini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Glass slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Glass stuns Orsini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Orsini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Orsini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orsini is looking to chop away at Glass's legs.
The fighters circling - Glass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glass scores with a nice strike.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Glass is looking to chop away at Orsini's legs.
Orsini connects with a solid leg kick.
Orsini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Glass throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Glass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orsini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Glass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Orsini lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Glass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
A shot to the body from Glass misses
and Orsini counters with a leg kick.
Glass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glass is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orsini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Glass pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orsini is out of range and Glass settles back down.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glass bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Orsini dives in and scores a takedown into Glass's guard.
Orsini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Glass is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Orsini is controlling him.
Orsini passes Glass's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Glass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orsini.
Glass has hold of Orsini's hands but Orsini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Orsini trying to mount his opponent but Glass defends it. #T2#
Orsini is trying to control. Glass wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orsini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Orsini wants to work for an arm triangle but Glass is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glass looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Orsini seems to be looking for submissions.
Orsini prevents Glass from standing back up.
Orsini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Glass defending well though.
Orsini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Orsini wants to take a breather but Glass is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Orsini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Glass has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glass won't allow Orsini to pass to mount.
Glass tries to kick Orsini off but Orsini keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Glass pushes Orsini off and gets back to his feet.
Glass connects with a nice looking jab.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Glass.
Glass walks into a straight right hand from Orsini.
Glass scores with a hook to the body. Orsini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Orsini misses.
Glass stuns Orsini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orsini connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Glass, right into the meat.
Glass slips a straight right by Orsini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glass throws a leg kick which misses Orsini's front leg but catches the back leg as Orsini tries to avoid it. #T4#
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Glass swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Glass's shoulder, as Glass tries to avoid the shot.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Glass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glass throws a hook to the side of Orsini's head but Orsini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Glass blocks the body kick.
Glass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Glass checks a low kick from Orsini.
A lazy left from Glass finds it's target.
Glass slips a straight right by Orsini.
Orsini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glass moves away.
Glass misses with a few strikes there.
Orsini throws out a counter right but Glass avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orsini. That's going to slow Glass down.
Glass lands a nice hook to Orsini's body. Orsini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orsini misses with a low kick.
Orsini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini drops his hands momentarily and Glass takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Glass.
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 Desmond Glass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Glass throws a right hand that Orsini ducks under and follows up with a left that Orsini also avoids with ease.
Orsini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glass has time to react.
Glass avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini swings for the body but Glass moves out of range.
Desmond Glass is winning the standup battle so far.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Glass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orsini blocks a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Glass - that will leave a mark! #TD2#
Orsini throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Glass was covering up waiting for the punch and Orsini finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini is looking to work some ground and pound but Glass has wrist control.
Orsini cracks Glass with a solid left hand.
Orsini with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orsini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Glass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orsini lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Orsini is looking to pass into half guard but Glass pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Glass is in guard.#REVR#
Orsini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Orsini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU#
Glass stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
Glass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Glass misses with a straight left.
Orsini throws a shot to the body.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Glass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Glass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glass throws a series of strikes that have Orsini backpedaling.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Desmond Glass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glass lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Orsini backs up against the cage. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini takes one to the side of the head.
Orsini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glass throws a series of punches but Orsini moves out of range.
Glass missing with a left hand there. Orsini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Glass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orsini throws the kick towards the body but Glass avoids it.
Glass throwing a counter right hand but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Orsini has a takedown stuffed.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
Orsini moves out of range of the body kick.
Orsini lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glass.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Glass ducks down to avoid it.
Glass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glass moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Glass misses with a hook to the body
and Orsini counters with a nice uppercut.
Glass misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Orsini fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Glass to the ground. Orsini is now in Glass's guard.#ES#
Glass uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T3#
Glass throws a jab when Orsini was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Orsini.
Orsini throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Glass there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A leg kick checked by Glass.
Orsini throws a head kick that misses.
Glass connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Orsini throws a poor cross that misses
and Glass counters with a straight right hand.
Glass throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
Orsini is looking to score with low kicks.
Orsini scores with a head kick.
Glass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini punishes Glass's body with a nice straight punch.
Orsini throws a solid leg kick but Glass takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orsini.
Glass throws a front kick aimed at Orsini's knee but Orsini avoids it well. #T4#
Glass lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Orsini duly obliges.
Orsini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glass can pounce on him.
Glass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Glass misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orsini.
Glass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orsini. That did some damage!
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Orsini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glass with a jab.
Orsini thumps Glass with a low kick.
Orsini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glass misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini lands a right hook to the body.
Orsini dodges the punch combination from Glass.
Orsini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orsini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Glass as he connects with a hook.
Glass misses with a wild combination.
And Orsini tries to counter it with a takedown but Glass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some bone on bone action there as Orsini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orsini tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orsini slips a jab from Glass.
A jab from Orsini finds it's way through Glass's defenses.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Glass.
Orsini takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orsini feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Glass's calf.
Glass getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orsini throws the left hand but Glass avoids the punch easily.
Glass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orsini's sensitive parts.
Glass blocks a jab.
Glass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini misses with a hook.#T1#
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glass was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Orsini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Glass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Orsini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Glass scores with a decent looking hook.
Orsini tries a head kick but it misses.
Orsini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Glass lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Glass 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.
Glass slips a jab from Orsini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orsini.
Glass checks a leg kick nicely.
Orsini lands a two punch combo.
Orsini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Glass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orsini doesn't seem bothered though.
Orsini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Glass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alessandro Orsini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orsini misses with a lunging right hand
and Glass counters with a nice body shot.
Glass moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Glass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orsini misses the jab.
Orsini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orsini moves out of range as Glass throws a body kick.
Glass on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Glass blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Glass. Those never looked like landing.
Glass throws a low kick but Orsini avoids it.
Orsini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Glass checks it well.
Glass swinging wildly here.
Orsini throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orsini motions for Glass to come forward. Orsini throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Glass blocks the leg kick.
Glass misses with an uppercut. Orsini saw that one coming.#T3#
Glass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orsini.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Glass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Glass.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Glass is out of range.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Glass is able to avoid easily.
Orsini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glass jabs at Orsini's body.
Glass drops his hands momentarily and Orsini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orsini.
Nice takedown defense from Glass. No joy for Orsini on that attempt.
Orsini 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.
A slow jab from Glass misses its intended target.
Glass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orsini. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Glass there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
Orsini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Glass misses.
Glass lands with a cross.
Glass walks into a stiff left hand from Orsini.
Glass takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orsini.
Glass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Orsini misses.
Glass walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orsini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orsini tries to clinch but Glass moves out of range.
Orsini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orsini tries to work over Glass's front leg with a kick but Glass checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orsini's head.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Orsini works the jab nicely.
Glass fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

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 Desmond Glass.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Glass, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: GAMMA#749 Heimendahl v Kruger
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Tepes.
Orsini takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orsini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orsini throws the left hand but Tepes avoids the punch easily.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Orsini checks it. #CL#
Orsini clinches.
Orsini looking to throw knees to the head but Tepes is blocking nicely.
Tepes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini trying to land knees to the body.
Tepes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orsini pushes Tepes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tepes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orsini wants a takedown but no success here.
Tepes blocks an elbow strike from Orsini.
Tepes swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini throws an elbow but it misses.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsini's elbow.
Orsini throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Tepes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orsini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orsini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tepes or not.
Orsini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tepes is working Orsini over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tepes.
Orsini throws an elbow that misses.
Orsini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tepes swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tepes blocks an uppercut.
Orsini goes for a takedown attempt but Tepes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good exchange - Tepes coming out on top.
Tepes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsini throws a leg kick which misses Tepes's front leg but catches the back leg as Tepes tries to avoid it. #T2#
Tepes digs a good hook to Orsini's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Orsini.
Tepes throws a shot to the body.
Orsini misses the jab.
Tepes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Orsini takes one to the chin there.
Tepes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Orsini is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tepes.
Bruno Tepes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes! But no joy.
Tepes thows a body kick. Orsini tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orsini lands a nice looking body shot.
Orsini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Orsini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tepes did well to prevent Orsini getting side control.
Tepes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orsini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Orsini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes defending well though. #T3#
Orsini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orsini looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tepes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tepes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orsini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes defending well though.
Tepes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orsini.
Orsini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Orsini there.
Tepes is staying active underneath Orsini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orsini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tepes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orsini. #T4#
Orsini thows a huge punch but Tepes dodges it nicely.
Orsini throwing shots but Tepes is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing that Orsini has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Orsini wants to control but Tepes is keeping him busy.
Tepes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tepes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orsini.
Orsini working Tepes over with strikes.
Tepes is trying to maintain the position but Orsini is very close to passing his half guard.
Tepes tries to get to full guard but Orsini has control of the leg.
Orsini throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tepes to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tepes throws a wild body kick that Orsini sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Tepes misses.
Orsini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tepes avoids it really well and circles away.
Tepes connects with a single shot there.
Tepes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Tepes looks to move away, Orsini throws a big counter combo but Tepes just gets out of the way.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes.
Tepes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orsini is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Orsini gets tackled into the cage by Tepes. Tepes maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes is just out of range.
Bruno Tepes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes.
Orsini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orsini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tepes counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes.
Orsini misses with a low kick.
Tepes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orsini. That's going to slow Tepes down.
Orsini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tepes counters with a left to the body.
Tepes scores with a spinning back kick!
Tepes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tepes jabs Orsini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orsini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Tepes. Beautiful body shot.
Orsini throws a leg kick
and Tepes counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes. #CL2#
Tepes has closed the distance and engaged Orsini in a 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!
Tepes avoids a wild elbow strike from Orsini.
Orsini blocks an uppercut.
Tepes blocks an elbow strike from Orsini.
Tepes lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Orsini has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Orsini misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Tepes.
Orsini tries a knee to the head but Tepes blocks it.
Tepes lands a left hand.
Orsini has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Orsini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tepes tries a body shot but Orsini blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tepes.
Tepes lands with a right to the head.
Orsini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tepes throws a head punch that misses.
Tepes lands a hook that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Tepes throws a head punch that misses.
Tepes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Orsini seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tepes can turn it around.
Orsini tries to land knees in the clinch but Tepes avoids the damage to the body.
Orsini prevents a body shot from Tepes.
Tepes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Orsini tries a knee to the head but Tepes blocks it.
Tepes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orsini tries to land a knee to the head but Tepes blocks with his arms.
Tepes pushes Orsini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orsini.
Tepes misses with some punches.
Orsini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tepes.
Tepes has a couple of punches blocked by Orsini.
Tepes lands a nice shot to the body.
Tepes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orsini misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Tepes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tepes tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Tepes lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes presses Orsini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tepes is working Orsini over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orsini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Tepes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tepes.
Orsini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orsini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsini's elbow.
Tepes gets through Orsini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tepes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tepes blocks the elbow strike.
Orsini is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tepes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orsini tries to land a knee to the head but Tepes blocks with his arms.
Tepes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bruno Tepes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Tepes.
Tepes gets through Orsini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Tepes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Orsini checks a leg kick.
Orsini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orsini has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tepes.
Orsini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Tepes feints a counter leg kick.
Orsini takes a swing at Tepes's ribcage but misses.
Tepes throws a front kick aimed at Orsini's knee but Orsini avoids it well.
Tepes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orsini quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tepes clobbers Orsini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tepes takes one on the button.
Tepes takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini misses with a low kick.
Orsini takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tepes slips a straight right by Orsini.
Tepes lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Orsini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tepes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Orsini is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tepes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orsini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tepes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Orsini looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes.
Tepes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tepes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tepes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orsini.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Tepes. Those never looked like landing.
Orsini half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tepes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orsini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tepes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tepes is looking to land body kicks.
Orsini blocks a leg kick.
Orsini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Orsini thows a leg kick but Tepes checks it
and Tepes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orsini avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tepes with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes.
Tepes digs a good hook to Orsini's body.
Tepes lands with a slapping head kick.
Tepes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orsini misses with a body kick.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Tepes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes throws the kick towards the body but Orsini avoids it.
Crunch! Tepes slams his shin into Orsini's torso.
Tepes avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tepes in his tracks.
Tepes throws a chopping leg kick but Orsini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orsini tries to land a front kick but Tepes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Orsini walks into a stiff left hand from Tepes.
Orsini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tepes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tepes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orsini seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good leg kick by Tepes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tepes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orsini swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Tepes is looking to slow Orsini down with leg kicks.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Tepes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Tepes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orsini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tepes throws a front kick aimed at Orsini's knee but Orsini avoids it well.
Tepes lands with a right hand.
Orsini throws a series of punches but Tepes avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Tepes lands with an uppercut that bounces Orsini off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tepes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Tepes. Beautiful body shot.
Tepes tries to work over Orsini's front leg with a kick but Orsini checks it.
Tepes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orsini's calf.
Orsini dives in for a single leg takedown but Tepes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Orsini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orsini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tepes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orsini on the side of the head.
Orsini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tepes scores with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Tepes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tepes lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Tepes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Tepes!
A very excited looking Bruno Tepes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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

#R1#
Orsini fails to land the takedown.
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch but Orsini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice jab there from Sin.
Sin cracks Orsini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orsini at a distance.
Sin leaves Orsini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orsini tries to clinch up but Sin circles away and keeps his distance.
Sin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orsini's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini looks for the body kick but Sin saw that one coming.
Sin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini jabs Sin right on the nose. Sin blinks but takes it well.
Sin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Orsini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sin lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orsini cracks Sin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orsini slips under a jab from Sin.
Orsini wants to counter the offense by Sin and move into the clinch position.
Orsini with a jab.#T1#
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orsini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orsini finds it's way round the side to connect with Sin's head.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Orsini is looking to clinch but Sin is avoiding it.
Sin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orsini misses the jab.
Sin slips under a jab from Orsini.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sin.
Orsini feints the counter takedown.
Orsini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sin moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Sin. No joy for Orsini on that attempt.
Lee Sin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Orsini.
Sin blocks a jab.
Orsini scores with a leg kick.
Orsini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sin pinned against the cage. Sin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Sin saw that one coming.
Lee Sin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Sin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Orsini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sin.
Orsini tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sin catches Orsini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sin feints and then cracks Orsini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orsini down.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Sin.#T3#
Sin jabs at Orsini's body.#TD2#
Orsini closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Orsini lands in his opponent's guard.
Orsini throws an elbow that misses. Sin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orsini's guard. Nice move by Sin!#REVR#
Orsini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Orsini keeping full guard, as Sin tries to pass. #SUB2#
Orsini isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sin stacks Orsini on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sin!#T4#
Sin staying calm.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sin is looking to take a break and control but Orsini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 Lee Sin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini wants to counter the offense by Sin and move into the clinch position.
Sin lands a jab to the head.
Orsini fails with the takedown.
Orsini sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sin tries to land a front kick but Orsini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orsini throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sin blocks a leg kick.
Sin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sin throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin moves out of range of the strikes.
Sin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Sin.
Sin just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini connects with a solid leg kick.
Sin scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Orsini tries to clinch up.
Sin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sin connects with a leg kick. Orsini looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sin throws a lazy uppercut
and Orsini counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sin's knee momentarily.
Orsini goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Sin closes the distance and pushes Orsini back into the cage.
Sin tries a body shot but Orsini blocks it. #BC#
Sin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orsini throws a leg kick that misses.
Orsini looks to land a combination but Sin avoids it well.
Sin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sin throws a good cross that connects.
Orsini cracks Sin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sin connects with a solid leg kick.
Sin throws a push kick but Orsini slaps the foot to one side.
Orsini misses the jab.
Sin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orsini. That did some damage!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sin works Orsini's body with a nice hook.
Sin misses with a kick to the body.
Orsini with a poor takedown
and Sin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orsini lands with a straight right. Sin didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Orsini. That snapped Sin's head back.
Sin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sin.
Sin throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
Sin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sin scores with a kick to the body.
Orsini misses with a leg kick
and Sin counters with a solid body kick.
Sin misses with a body kick.
Sin scores with a nice right hand.
Sin cracks Orsini with an open hand slap.
Orsini lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sin.
Sin misses with a straight left.
Orsini was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lee Sin is winning the standup battle so far.
Orsini lands with a good body shot.
Orsini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Orsini misses
and Sin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Sin with a hook.
Sin lands a head shot.
Orsini cracks Sin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Sin's head but Sin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orsini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsini is looking to slow Sin down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sin misses with a body shot. #T4#
Orsini is looking to chop away at Sin's legs.
A leg kick checked by Orsini.
Sin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orsini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sin misses the target.
Sin tried to score with a low kick but Orsini checks it.
A big left from Orsini misses.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Sin looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Sin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sin tried to counter with a leg kick but Orsini avoided it.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orsini was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Sin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Orsini responds with a good body kick, but Sin manages to step out the way in time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orsini 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 Sin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orsini tries a quick counter leg kick but Sin is wise to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sin.
No luck for Orsini with that takedown attempt.
Sin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Sin slips under a jab from Orsini.
Sin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orsini at a distance.
A lazy left from Orsini finds it's target.
Orsini misses with a takedown attempt
and Sin counters with a low kick, right behind Orsini 's knee.
Sin throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini throws a leg kick but Sin moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Sin.
A slow jab from Sin misses its intended target.
Sin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slow jab from Sin misses its intended target. #T1#
Orsini misses with a right hand
and Sin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orsini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orsini scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Sin slips the punch.
Sin throws a body kick that misses.
Sin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Sin misses.
Sin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini throws a low kick but Sin avoids it.
Orsini throws a solid leg kick but Sin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orsini.
Sin defending well as Orsini loads up on a big left hand.
Sin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orsini with a jab.
Sin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Orsini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sin can pounce on him.
Alessandro Orsini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Sin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orsini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sin throws out the jab.
Orsini misses the jab.
Sin scores with a hook to the body. Orsini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orsini scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sin thows a body kick. Orsini tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sin scores with a nice body kick.
Sin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sin throws a hook to the side of Orsini's head but Orsini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sin counters with a leg kick.
Sin scores with a punch to the head.
Orsini shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Orsini tried to score with a low kick but Sin checks it.
Sin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sin throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sin counters with a left to the body.
Orsini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Sin tenderised Orsini's leg. Orsini is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Sin.
Good leg kick by Sin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sin misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini misses the jab.
It looked like Sin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Sin.
Sin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orsini scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orsini thows a leg kick but Sin checks it
and Sin counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Sin.
Sin misses with an uppercut. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sin.
A big left from Sin misses.
Sin tries to clinch up but Orsini circles away and keeps his distance.
Orsini misses with an uppercut
and Sin counters with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Orsini.
Sin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsini can do to turn this around?#CL#
Sin darts in and clinches Orsini up against the cage.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orsini.
Orsini has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sin.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from Sin.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sin lands an uppercut.

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

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

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

Event: GAMMA#740 Fazier v DeNeville
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
Orsini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reilly drops his hands momentarily and Orsini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Reilly gets a clinch.
Orsini is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Orsini lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Orsini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orsini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reilly blocks it with crossed arms.
Reilly tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsini's elbow.
Nice elbow from Reilly. #CUT2#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Reilly blocks an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Reilly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Orsini.
Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reilly tries a body shot but Orsini blocks it.
Nice body punch from Reilly - that landed with a thud.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Orsini.
Orsini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orsini.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reilly pushes Orsini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini takes a shot to the head.
Orsini creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reilly avoiding damage as Orsini throws knees to the body.
Orsini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Orsini blocks an uppercut.
Orsini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini scores with a shot to the side of Reilly's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orsini throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reilly to keep the fight standing.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reilly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orsini is defending well for now.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Orsini prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Orsini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Orsini presses Reilly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orsini creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reilly's defenses.
Orsini with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD#
Orsini gets control of Reilly's arms and successfully pulls guard. Orsini will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Orsini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reilly defends well.
Reilly stands and throws Orsini's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Orsini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Reilly advances to mount.
Reilly tries to control but Orsini wriggling away.
Orsini regains half guard.
Orsini tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Reilly has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Orsini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Orsini trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Orsini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Orsini working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reilly's head.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orsini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
That's time! Orsini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Orsini lands a leg kick that knocks Reilly off balance momentarily.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orsini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini moves forwards but Reilly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsini.
Reilly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.
Orsini scores with a kick to the body.
Orsini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini connects with an inside leg kick.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
Alessandro Orsini is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Orsini misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orsini.
Orsini lands with a nice body punch.
Reilly 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.
Reilly moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Reilly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Orsini.
Orsini throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reilly tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reilly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini misses with a left hand
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Reilly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orsini, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly avoids the elbow strike from Orsini, against the cage.
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!
Orsini looking to throw knees to the head but Reilly is blocking nicely.
Reilly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orsini jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reilly walks away with a smile on his face. Orsini gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Orsini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reilly.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Orsini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reilly is able to avoid easily.
Orsini tries to clinch up but Reilly circles away and keeps his distance.
Orsini swats away the attempt to clinch by Reilly.
Orsini misses with a takedown attempt - Reilly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orsini tries to land a leg kick but Reilly saw it coming and moves away.
Reilly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Reilly finds it's way through Orsini's defenses.
Orsini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Reilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reilly slips under a jab from Orsini.#CL2#
Reilly darts in and clinches Orsini up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Orsini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Orsini pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Orsini's head.
Orsini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orsini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Orsini throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Orsini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reilly avoids it.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orsini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Reilly.
Orsini gets through Reilly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orsini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orsini's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Orsini throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Orsini misses with a hook
and Reilly counters with a low kick, right behind Orsini 's knee.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini ducks right into an uppercut from Reilly.
Orsini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reilly might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reilly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orsini's hands.
Orsini throws a poor cross that misses
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Reilly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reilly is looking to clinch.
Orsini lands with a kick to the temple. Reilly shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reilly leaves Orsini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orsini throws out a leg kick but Reilly moves out of range and Orsini only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Reilly.
Orsini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reilly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reilly throws a head kick that Orsini semi-blocks. #CL#
Orsini has closed the distance and engaged Reilly in a clinch.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orsini avoiding damage as Reilly throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orsini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reilly avoids it.
Reilly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Orsini. #T1#
Orsini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reilly tries to land knees in the clinch but Orsini avoids the damage to the body.
Orsini swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reilly blocks it with crossed arms.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Orsini.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orsini lands with a right to the head.
Orsini throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reilly presses Orsini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orsini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orsini throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Orsini's head.
Reilly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orsini can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Orsini working aggressively here.
Orsini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Orsini drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Orsini looking for a guillotine here but Reilly defends easily.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reilly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Orsini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orsini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reilly avoids it really well and circles away.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Orsini thuds a left hand into Reilly's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reilly.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orsini paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Orsini is out of range.
Orsini with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reilly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orsini on the side of the head.#CUT2#
Alessandro Orsini's cut is getting worse.
Frank Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReilly.
Orsini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reilly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orsini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini misses with a left hand
and Reilly counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
Orsini tries to clinch up.
Orsini lands a two punch combo.
Orsini changes levels 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 Alessandro Orsini.
I think Orsini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#737 Patio v Ricard
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Imbula explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Imbula slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Imbula misses.
Orsini throws a jab when Imbula was well out of range.
Imbula with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Imbula counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orsini thinking.
Orsini throws a poor cross that misses
and Imbula counters with a good, hard body kick but Orsini shrugs it off.
Orsini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Imbula under the eye.
A punch lands to the side of Imbula 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Imbula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
Imbula connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imbula throws a front kick aimed at Orsini's knee but Orsini avoids it well.
Orsini 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 little feinted left hand from Imbula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini misses with a hook to the body
and Imbula counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Orsini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Imbula stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orsini lands an overhand right.
Orsini swings widly with a right hand
and Imbula counters with a nice uppercut.
Imbula has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orsini checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Imbula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Orsini tries a head kick but it misses.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Imbula moved out of range.
Imbula missing with a left hand there. Orsini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsini moves out of range of the body kick.
Imbula misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orsini connects with a looping right hand.
Orsini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orsini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Orsini shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Imbula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orsini slips a straight right by Imbula.
Orsini throws a lazy uppercut
and Imbula counters with a straight right hand.
Orsini misses the jab.
It looked like Imbula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsini lands a glancing blow to the side of Imbula's head.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Imbula.
Imbula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Imbula.
Imbula moves forwards but Orsini connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Imbula is rocked!
Orsini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Imbula misses with a straight right. #T3#
Orsini throws a low kick but Imbula avoids it.
Imbula throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
Orsini swings widly with a right hand
and Imbula counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Orsini is looking to slow Imbula down with leg kicks.
Orsini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Imbula.
Imbula throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orsini on the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Alessandro Orsini's cut even more.
Imbula lands a jab to Orsini's midsection.
Imbula doesn't manage to clinch there - Orsini circles away.
Orsini lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Imbula throws a front kick that sends Orsini stumbling back into the cage.
Orsini dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Imbula. That did some damage!
Orsini thuds a left hand into Imbula's body.#T4#
Orsini slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imbula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Imbula throws a leg kick
and Orsini counters with a nice leg kick.
Orsini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Imbula on the side of the head.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orsini.
Orsini misses the jab.
Orsini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Orsini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Imbula with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini throws a leg kick
and Imbula counters with a left to the body.
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 Cheik Imbula will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Imbula wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Imbula throws a big counter combination but Orsini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good shot there by Orsini.
Orsini ducks right into an uppercut from Imbula.
Imbula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Imbula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini connects with a body shot.
Orsini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Imbula counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cheik Imbula is winning the standup battle so far.
Imbula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula moves out of range of the leg kick from Orsini.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Orsini - that will leave a mark!
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Imbula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Imbula lands a jab.
Orsini thuds a left hand into Imbula's body.
Orsini pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Imbula back to the cage. Orsini follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Orsini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Imbula lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orsini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Imbula thinks about countering with a body kick.
Orsini lands a nice hook to Imbula's body. Imbula takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini scores with a jab.
Imbula throws a right and a left that both miss.
Imbula scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orsini doesn't seem bothered though.
Orsini walks into a jab.#CUT#
The cut above Alessandro Orsini's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Imbula blocks a jab.
Imbula looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Orsini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Imbula scores with a jab.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Imbula ducks down to avoid it.
Orsini checks a leg kick nicely.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Orsini throws an off balance right hand
letting Imbula counter with a right hand.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Orsini throws a leg kick which misses Imbula's front leg but catches the back leg as Imbula tries to avoid it.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Imbula is out of range.
Imbula fires out a quick counter leg kick but Orsini just manages to avoid it.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Imbula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Imbula as he checks the leg kick.
Imbula throws an overhand right that lands on Orsini's shoulder, as Orsini tries to avoid the shot.
Orsini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orsini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Imbula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Imbula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Imbula lands a nice looking body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Orsini as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Imbula connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
Alessandro Orsini's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Imbula.
Orsini thows a leg kick but Imbula checks it
and Imbula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orsini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Imbula.
Orsini throws the left hand but Imbula avoids the punch easily.
Imbula digs a good hook to Orsini's body.
Orsini is breathing heavily.
Imbula scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Imbula throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Orsini's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Imbula lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Cheik Imbula!
A very excited looking Cheik Imbula rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GAMMA#732 Legions vs Keenan
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1##TD#
Laine dives in and scores a takedown into Orsini's guard.
Orsini trying to control the position.
Laine tries to free his leg and advance position but Orsini is retaining full guard.
Orsini looking for a sweep. Not yet Orsini, not yet.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Laine scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Orsini lands some strikes from the bottom.
Orsini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laine is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Orsini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orsini is trying to control the position but Laine postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orsini takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Laine lands with a nice body punch.
Alessandro Orsini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laine checks a leg kick.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine. #T2#
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orsini.
It seemed like Orsini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Laine.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Laine attempts a counter takedown but Orsini avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Orsini as Laine shoots in.
Laine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orsini counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Musta Laine has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine misses with an uppercut
and Orsini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orsini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laine under the eye.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orsini throws an overhand right that drops Laine like a sack of potatoes! Orsini dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Orsini!
A relieved looking Alessandro Orsini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#727 Mirowski v Feltre 2
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Orsini lands a jab.
Dangerous Jr 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.
Dangerous Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dangerous Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Dangerous Jr.
Orsini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Orsini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini cracks Dangerous Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dangerous Jr swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini throwing a counter right hand but Dangerous Jr manages to avoid it.
Dangerous Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
Dangerous Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Dangerous Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orsini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orsini swings widly with a right hand
and Dangerous Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dangerous Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dangerous Jr.
A good leg kick by Orsini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dangerous Jr slips a jab and a cross from Orsini.
A combination from Dangerous Jr does no damage. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Orsini.
Orsini has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fallen Angels in the buildup to the fight.
Orsini scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dangerous Jr slips under a jab from Orsini.
Orsini connects with a looping right hand.
Dangerous Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Orsini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dangerous Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dangerous Jr.#CUT2#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini moves away from the strike by Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Dangerous Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini lands a nice shot to the body.
Dangerous Jr takes one to the chin there.
Orsini throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dangerous Jr looks to land a right hand but Orsini moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dangerous Jr. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Orsini rushes Dangerous Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orsini. #T2#
Orsini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Orsini.
Dangerous Jr has had enough of the clinch but Orsini keeps him there for the moment.
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orsini.
Dangerous Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini lands a nice uppercut.
Orsini lands a hook that snaps the head of Dangerous Jr backwards.
Dangerous Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orsini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dangerous Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dangerous Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dangerous Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Dangerous Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dangerous Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orsini throws a series of punches but Dangerous Jr avoids them all with ease.
Orsini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orsini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dangerous Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Orsini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Dangerous Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dangerous Jr misses with a straight left.
Orsini appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dangerous Jr. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dangerous Jr. Dangerous Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dangerous Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orsini rather than just go for the knockout.
Dangerous Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dangerous Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dangerous Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dangerous Jr lands a jab.
Dangerous Jr throws a front kick aimed at Orsini's knee but Orsini avoids it well.
Orsini thumps Dangerous Jr with a low kick.
Dangerous Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dangerous Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dangerous Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Orsini.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Dangerous Jr saw that one coming.
Dangerous Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Orsini fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orsini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dangerous Jr throws a poor cross that misses
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
Dangerous Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Orsini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Dangerous Jr moved out of range nicely.
Orsini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dangerous Jr. Dangerous Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Orsini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dangerous Jr needs to keep his hands up - Orsini had a free shot at his head there.
Dangerous Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Dangerous Jr's head but Dangerous Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dangerous Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
Dangerous Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Orsini counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
That's time! Orsini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dangerous Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orsini jabs Dangerous Jr right on the nose. Dangerous Jr blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Dangerous Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orsini circles away quickly and effectively.
Dangerous Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Dangerous Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Dangerous Jr.
Nice shot by Orsini.
Dangerous Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini scores with a nice right hand.
Orsini with a hook.
Dangerous Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dangerous Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Dangerous Jr takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dangerous Jr takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Orsini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orsini stuns Dangerous Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alessandro Orsini is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Dangerous Jr misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Dangerous Jr misses.
Orsini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orsini works over Dangerous Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Orsini has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Orsini misses with a two punch combination.
Johnny Dangerous Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Orsini.
Dangerous Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Dangerous Jr tries a low kick but Orsini avoids it.
That kick from Orsini tenderised Dangerous Jr's leg. Dangerous Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orsini checks a leg kick.
A combination from Dangerous Jr does no damage.
Dangerous Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orsini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Orsini finds it's way through Dangerous Jr's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsini lands a jab to the head.
Dangerous Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dangerous Jr throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Orsini avoids the head kick by Dangerous Jr.
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dangerous Jr.
It seemed like Dangerous Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Dangerous Jr saw that one coming.
Dangerous Jr slips a jab from Orsini.
Dangerous Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orsini with a body shot.
Dangerous Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dangerous Jr throws a nice looking combination but Orsini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Dangerous Jr tries to get set, Orsini tries to push him back and clinch up but Dangerous Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Orsini lands a front kick.
Orsini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orsini connects with a solid leg kick.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dangerous Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini throwing a counter right hand but Dangerous Jr manages to avoid it.
Orsini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orsini throws a hook but Dangerous Jr avoids it easily.
Dangerous Jr throws a counter combo.
Orsini with a jab.
Orsini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
A combination from Dangerous Jr does no damage.
Dangerous Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
Orsini misses the jab.
Dangerous Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orsini finds it's way round the side to connect with Dangerous Jr's head.
Orsini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dangerous Jr scores with a jab. Orsini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dangerous Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini digs a good hook to Dangerous Jr's body.
Orsini thumps Dangerous Jr with a low kick.
Orsini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dangerous Jr.#CL#
Orsini clinches up against the cage.
Dangerous Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dangerous Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orsini misses with some punches.
Orsini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dangerous Jr's elbow.
A short left from Orsini.
Dangerous Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Dangerous Jr - that landed with a thud.
Dangerous Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsini's elbow.
A body shot lands from Dangerous Jr. #BC2#
Dangerous Jr breaks from the clinch.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Dangerous Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Orsini manages to duck under it in time.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Orsini crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dangerous Jr - the referee stops the clock and Orsini gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dangerous Jr. Orsini manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good leg kick by Dangerous Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dangerous Jr blocks a head kick by Orsini.
Dangerous Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dangerous Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dangerous Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Orsini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dangerous Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dangerous Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Dangerous Jr throws a jab when Orsini was well out of range.
Orsini throws a jab but it's blocked by Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Orsini steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dangerous Jr walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Orsini.
Dangerous Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dangerous Jr misses with the body kick
and Orsini counters with a nice leg kick.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Dangerous Jr moved out of range.
A nice side step and Dangerous Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orsini lands a jab to Dangerous Jr's midsection.
Dangerous Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Orsini's head.
Dangerous Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dangerous Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsini.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dangerous Jr can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Orsini finds it's target.
Dangerous Jr misses with a hook to the body
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dangerous Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dangerous Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Orsini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Orsini cracks Dangerous Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dangerous Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dangerous Jr tries to land a front kick but Orsini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dangerous Jr swinging wildly here.
Dangerous Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr dips to his left and cracks Orsini with an uppercut!
Orsini lands a lovely overhand right.
Orsini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dangerous Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Dangerous Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Dangerous Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Dangerous Jr's head but Dangerous Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dangerous Jr throws a nice looking combination but Orsini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Dangerous Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnny Dangerous Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsini throws the left hand but Dangerous Jr avoids the punch easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dangerous Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Orsini.
Dangerous Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Dangerous Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orsini is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr throws a nice looking combination but Orsini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dangerous Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dangerous Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dangerous Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dangerous Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Orsini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dangerous Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Orsini lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Orsini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orsini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dangerous Jrs head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orsini.
Orsini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dangerous Jr misses with a body punch.
Dangerous Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dangerous Jr blocks a body shot from Orsini.
Orsini has a couple of punches blocked by Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orsini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dangerous Jr working aggressively here. #BC2#
Dangerous Jr breaks the clinch.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Dangerous Jr is out of range.
Dangerous Jr looks to land a left hand but Orsini moved out of range nicely.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Dangerous Jr's head but Dangerous Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Orsini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dangerous Jr doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Orsini as he checks the leg kick.
Orsini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Orsini lands a head shot.
Orsini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dangerous Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dangerous Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orsini. Orsini obviously looking to wear him down.
Dangerous Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Dangerous Jr.
Orsini jabs at Dangerous Jr's body.
Orsini connects with a single shot there.
Dangerous Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orsini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orsini moves in looking to clinch but Dangerous Jr pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Orsini throws an off balance right hand
and Dangerous Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Orsini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orsini checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orsini lands a jab to the nose.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#724 Grigorian v Sodergre
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Orsini lands with an uppercut that bounces Pierno off the cage and back into range.
A lazy left from Pierno finds it's target.
Orsini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orsini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Pierno.
Orsini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orsini tests Pierno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pierno ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
An inside leg kick lands from Orsini.
Pierno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orsini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orsini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pierno looks to land a left hand but Orsini moved out of range nicely.
Orsini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pierno's head backwards.
Pierno misses with a right hand
and Orsini counters with a left and a right that stings Pierno.
Orsini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orsini 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.#CL#
Pierno darts in and clinches Orsini up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Orsini. #T1#
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pierno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Orsini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierno jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orsini walks away with a smile on his face. Pierno gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pierno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pierno throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Pierno misses with a right hand
and Orsini makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pierno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orsini has time to react.
Pierno with a jab.
Orsini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut lands for Orsini. That snapped Pierno's head back.
Orsini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pierno.
Pierno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.
Pierno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pierno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Pierno counters by moving into the clinch.
Orsini lands an uppercut.#T2#
Orsini blocks a body shot from Pierno.
Orsini misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Pierno drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Pierno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orsini distracts Pierno with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pierno has momentary wrist control but Orsini slips an elbow through the middle.
Pierno being controlled here, momentarily.
Pierno looking to control.
Pierno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orsini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Orsini is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierno has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierno working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Pierno is looking for a triangle but Orsini pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Pierno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orsini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pierno is tightening it up a little... Orsini has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Orsini reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Orsini taps out! Nice BJJ there by Pierno!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tim Pierno!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Pierno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#721 Grigorian v Quin
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Stelzer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stelzer misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stelzer throws a hook to the side of Orsini's head but Orsini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsini tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stelzer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stelzer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stelzer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orsini.
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini throws a jab but it's blocked by Stelzer.
Orsini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
Stelzer throws a hook but Orsini avoids it easily.
Stelzer looks to land a combination but Orsini avoids it well.
Stelzer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orsini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stelzer throws a series of punches but Orsini avoids them all with ease.
Orsini wants to counter the offense by Stelzer and move into the clinch position.
Orsini connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Stelzer misses its intended target.
Stelzer 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. #TD#
Orsini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stelzer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Orsini pulls Stelzer in close to prevent any damage.
Orsini trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Orsini pulls Stelzer in to control the position.
Stelzer wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stelzer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orsini finds it's way round the side to connect with Stelzer's head.
Stelzer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Stelzer misses with a leg kick
and Orsini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orsini. #TD#
Stelzer looking to score a takedown here. Orsini is defending well but Stelzer drives through and ends up in Orsini's guard.
Orsini pulls Stelzer in close to prevent any damage.
Orsini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orsini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Orsini wants to sweep here but Stelzer controlling him for the moment.
Stelzer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Stelzer stopping the sweep attempt from Orsini.
Orsini seems keen to control Stelzer's posture.
Orsini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stelzer is one step ahead there.
Orsini has control of Stelzer's left arm, preventing Stelzer from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stelzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
Orsini connects with a single shot there.
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stelzer.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stelzer slips under a jab from Orsini.
Stelzer throws a big counter combination but Orsini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alessandro Orsini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stelzer throws a push kick but Orsini slaps the foot to one side.
Orsini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut.
Stelzer takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Orsini walks into a straight right hand from Stelzer.
Stelzer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Stelzer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orsini sprawls and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Orsini.
Stelzer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Orsini coming out on top.
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!
Stelzer ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Stelzer connects with the punch.
Orsini works Stelzer's body with a nice hook.
Orsini swings for the body but Stelzer moves out of range.
Stelzer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Orsini.
Orsini wants to counter with a clinch but Stelzer pushes him away.
Stelzer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stelzer throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
Orsini only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Orsini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stelzer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 Wolfram Stelzer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsini lands a jab.
Orsini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orsini turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orsini thuds his right hand into Stelzer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Stelzer slips the punch.
Stelzer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orsini's sensitive parts.
Orsini throws the left hand but Stelzer avoids the punch easily.
Stelzer throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini wants to counter the offense by Stelzer and move into the clinch position.
Stelzer looks to land a left hand but Orsini moved out of range nicely.
Orsini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stelzer misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stelzer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stelzer lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stelzer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orsini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orsini has control of Stelzer's left arm, preventing Stelzer from doing any damage. #T1#
Stelzer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stelzer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orsini's head.
Stelzer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Orsini wants to control but Stelzer is keeping busy.
Orsini moves into full guard.
Orsini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stelzer advances to half guard.
Orsini trying to hold on to Stelzer's head to control him but Stelzer postures up. #T2#
Stelzer wants to take a breather but Orsini is having none of it.
Stelzer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orsini is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Stelzer is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Orsini still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Orsini has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB2#
Orsini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stelzer, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Orsini.
Stelzer is looking for a sweep.
Orsini connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stelzer some visible discomfort.
Orsini with the ground and pound but Stelzer regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Orsini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stelzer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stelzer is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Orsini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orsini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stelzer is trying is best to control the position here.
Orsini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stelzer wants to improve his position but Orsini is controlling well.
Orsini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orsini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stelzer moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini lands a jab to Stelzer's midsection.
Stelzer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stelzer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stelzer misses with the combination.
Stelzer ducks right into an uppercut from Orsini. #CL2#
Orsini has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orsini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orsini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stelzer struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
Stelzer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orsini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stelzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orsini lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stelzer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orsini lands a shoulder strike.
Orsini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stelzer's elbow.
Orsini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orsini pushes Stelzer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Orsini lands an uppercut.
Orsini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stelzer misses with some punches.
Orsini lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Orsini.
Orsini lands a body shot.
Orsini digs a right hand into Stelzer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stelzer's gas tank.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orsini lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Stelzer is rocked!
Orsini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Stelzer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini throws a punch but it's blocked by Stelzer.
Stelzer is looking to control Orsini's arms but Orsini gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stelzer has his back to the cage.
Orsini creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Stelzer's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Stelzer drops to his knees and Orsini pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#719 Bubba v Saric
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Rienfeldt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orsini's sensitive parts.
Rienfeldt misses with a low kick.
Jab from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rienfeldt throws a sloppy head kick and Orsini moves out of range easily.
Rienfeldt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt cracks the inside of Orsini's front leg.
Orsini throws a poor cross that misses
and Rienfeldt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rienfeldt needs to keep his hands up - Orsini had a free shot at his head there.
Rienfeldt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rienfeldt blocks a jab.
Orsini lands a jab.
Rienfeldt throws a looping overhand right but Orsini ducks down to avoid it.
Orsini misses with an uppercut
and Rienfeldt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Orsini really felt that one!
Rienfeldt slips a jab from Orsini.
Rienfeldt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rienfeldt scores with a leg kick.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Rienfeldt wants to slow Orsini down by chopping away at his legs.
Good leg kick by Orsini there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orsini tried to counter with a leg kick but Rienfeldt avoided it.
Rienfeldt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orsini cracks Rienfeldt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Rienfeldt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsini takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orsini scores with a leg kick.
Rienfeldt wants to slow Orsini down by chopping away at his legs.
Rienfeldt misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Rienfeldt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsini.
Orsini misses with the combination.
Rienfeldt lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Rienfeldt connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orsini is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A clash of legs there as Orsini blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rienfeldt.
A big right from Rienfeldt misses.
Rienfeldt moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Rienfeldt scores with a nice head shot.
Orsini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rienfeldt.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Rienfeldt scores with the left hand. Orsini knows he should have avoided that one.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Rienfeldt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rienfeldt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Rienfeldt ducks down to avoid it.
Rienfeldt blocks a low kick nicely.
Orsini tests Rienfeldt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Fredrik Rienfeldt has been cut.#T3#
Orsini throws a right hand that misses
and Rienfeldt counters with a low kick, right behind Orsini 's knee.
Both fighters circling a little - Orsini finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Orsini throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orsini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rienfeldt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rienfeldt throws a jab when Orsini was well out of range.
Rienfeldt scores with a leg kick.
Orsini defending well as Rienfeldt loads up on a big left hand.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Rienfeldt is just out of range.
A slow jab from Rienfeldt misses its intended target.
Rienfeldt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini lands a head kick. Rienfeldt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Orsini goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orsini lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orsini cracks Rienfeldt with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rienfeldt was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Rienfeldt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orsini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rienfeldt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orsini's sensitive parts.
Rienfeldt moves in looking to clinch but Orsini pushes him off.
Rienfeldt walks into a straight right hand from Orsini.
Rienfeldt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rienfeldt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orsini is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orsini tries to clinch but Rienfeldt moves out of range.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Orsini.
Orsini throws a big shot that misses.
Rienfeldt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rienfeldt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rienfeldt throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.
Orsini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsini is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrik Rienfeldt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fredrik Rienfeldt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rienfeldt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orsini on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Rienfeldt slips under a jab from Orsini.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orsini.
Rienfeldt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rienfeldt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rienfeldt!
Rienfeldt loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Rienfeldt needs to keep his hands up - Orsini had a free shot at his head there.
Orsini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rienfeldt looks to land a body kick but Orsini moved away.
Rienfeldt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Rienfeldt is out of range.
Rienfeldt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rienfeldt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orsini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Rienfeldt lands a leg kick that knocks Orsini off balance momentarily.
Rienfeldt tries to work over Orsini's front leg with a kick but Orsini checks it.
Orsini throws a solid leg kick but Rienfeldt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orsini.
Orsini tries to work over Rienfeldt's front leg with a kick but Rienfeldt checks it.
Orsini throws a hook but Rienfeldt avoids it easily.
Fredrik Rienfeldt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orsini cracks Rienfeldt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orsini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rienfeldt looks to throw the jab but Orsini is out of range.
Orsini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orsini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rienfeldt connects with the punch.
Orsini throws a body punch but Rienfeldt moves out of range.
Rienfeldt ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Rienfeldt moved out of range.#T2#
Orsini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rienfeldt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini misses with a low kick.
Rienfeldt scores with a hook to the body. Orsini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orsini throws a head kick but Rienfeldt moves out of range.
Rienfeldt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orsini pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orsini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orsini scores with the left hand. Rienfeldt knows he should have avoided that one.
Orsini throws a jab but it's blocked by Rienfeldt.
Orsini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rienfeldt. That's going to slow Orsini down.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rienfeldt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rienfeldt lands a jab to the nose.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Rienfeldt gets tackled into the cage by Orsini. Orsini maintains the clinch. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rienfeldt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rienfeldt fails to land.
Rienfeldt working aggressively here.
Orsini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rienfeldt throws a head punch that misses.
Rienfeldt lands a hook that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Rienfeldt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orsini tries to throw a body punch but Rienfeldt avoids it by throwing Orsini back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rienfeldt.
Orsini misses with a punch on the inside.
Orsini has a couple of punches blocked by Rienfeldt.
Orsini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rienfeldt lands a body punch.
Orsini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orsini blocking some punches.
Rienfeldt throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rienfeldt. #T4#
Rienfeldt lands a hook that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini misses with some punches.
Orsini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Orsini on the inside.
Orsini lands with a light punch inside.
Orsini throws a head punch that misses.
Orsini misses with some punches.
Orsini tries a body shot but Rienfeldt blocks it.
Orsini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rienfeldt.
Orsini cracks Rienfeldt with a nice body shot.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rienfeldt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rienfeldt misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rienfeldt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Orsini as the two fighters clinch.
Orsini blocks an uppercut.
Rienfeldt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rienfeldt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fredrik Rienfeldt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rienfeldt scoring well with a low kick there.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A low kick from Orsini misses
and Rienfeldt counters with a head kick.
Rienfeldt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orsini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rienfeldt tries to clinch there but Orsini circles away.
Orsini has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Rienfeldt misses with a body shot.
Orsini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt scores with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Rienfeldt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini wants to clinch up but Rienfeldt keeps it at a distance.
Orsini checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orsini throws a hook but Rienfeldt avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rienfeldt with a hook.#T1#
Rienfeldt misses with a straight right.
As Rienfeldt backs away, Orsini returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Orsini on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rienfeldt swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick that misses.
Rienfeldt connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Orsini moves away from the strike by Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orsini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rienfeldt avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Rienfeldt throws the kick towards the body but Orsini avoids it.
Rienfeldt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rienfeldt.
Alessandro Orsini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredrik Rienfeldt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Orsini thuds his shin into the meat of Rienfeldt's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini throws a body punch but Rienfeldt moves out of range.
Rienfeldt throws a shot to the body.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Orsini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rienfeldt. Rienfeldt obviously looking to wear him down.
Rienfeldt checks a leg kick nicely.
Rienfeldt throws a shot to the body.
Rienfeldt throws a front kick that sends Orsini stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Orsini lands.
Orsini misses with a leg kick.
Rienfeldt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orsini swinging wildly here.
Rienfeldt misses with a straight right.
Orsini throwing a counter right hand but Rienfeldt manages to avoid it.#T3#
Orsini staying out of range there.
Orsini tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rienfeldt manages to circle out of the way.
Rienfeldt throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsini.
Rienfeldt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orsini's sensitive parts.
Orsini lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Rienfeldt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick which misses Orsini's front leg but catches the back leg as Orsini tries to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Orsini there.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Rienfeldt moved out of range.
Rienfeldt lands a jab to Orsini's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rienfeldt.
Orsini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rienfeldt with a jab.
Rienfeldt cracks the inside of Orsini's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Orsini throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Rienfeldt ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Rienfeldt is just out of range.
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Rienfeldt moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rienfeldt.
Orsini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Rienfeldt's head but Rienfeldt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rienfeldt tries a quick counter leg kick but Orsini is wise to it.
Rienfeldt works Orsini's body with a nice hook.
Rienfeldt throws a looping overhand right but Orsini ducks down to avoid it.
Rienfeldt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rienfeldt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rienfeldt manages to circle out of the way.
Orsini throws a hook but Rienfeldt blocks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt digs a good body shot into Orsini's ribs.
Orsini jabs Rienfeldt to the body, keeping him at a distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Rienfeldt!

Event: GAMMA#715 Grigorian v Asai
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Orsini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Shin is looking to counter the offense by Orsini and move into the clinch.
Orsini 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.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shin throws a wild body kick that Orsini sees coming a mile off.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin looks to land a left hand but Orsini moved out of range nicely.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Shin.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Orsini throws a leg kick
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orsini throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orsini is looking to clinch.
Shin tries to work over Orsini's front leg with a kick but Orsini checks it. #T1#
Orsini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orsini lands with a nice body punch.
Orsini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shin rather than just go for the knockout.
Orsini lands with a hook. Shin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Orsini misses #CL#
and Shin moves into the clinch.
A short left from Orsini.
Orsini avoids the elbow strike from Shin, against the cage.
Orsini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shin tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Orsini.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Orsini lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orsini.
A short right from Orsini on the inside.
Shin blocks a body shot from Orsini.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Orsini misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Orsini can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin blocking some punches.
Orsini tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Orsini back against the cage.
Orsini blocks a body shot from Shin.
Shin blocking some punches.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin lands a nice elbow.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orsini.
Shin tries a body shot but Orsini blocks it.
Shin prevents a body shot from Orsini.
Orsini blocks an elbow strike from Shin.
Shin tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orsini's brow.
Orsini blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Orsini.
Orsini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Orsini.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin lands with a left to the head.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Orsini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Shin.
Shin lands a damaging elbow.
Orsini can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
Orsini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orsini.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orsini misses with the head strike.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsini scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini blocking some punches.
Orsini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin lands a hook that snaps the head of Orsini backwards. #T4#
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Orsini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orsini lands with a short shot to the head.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Orsini controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Shin.
Orsini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Orsini misses with the head strike.
Shin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orsini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Shin.
Shin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shin misses with the head strike.
Orsini misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin trying to stall but Orsini improves his position.
Orsini lands a nice uppercut.
Shin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsinis head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Orsini moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Orsini misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a leg kick.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orsini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shin misses with the body kick
and Shin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orsini misses with a right hand
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orsini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Shin scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orsini thinking.
Orsini scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target.
Orsini throws a jab when Shin was well out of range.#T1#
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orsini is looking to score with low kicks.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orsini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orsini throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Orsini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Orsini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shin connects with a single shot there.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Orsini throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Orsini.
Nice shot by Orsini.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Alessandro Orsini's cut even more.
Orsini cracks Shin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Orsini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shin.
Orsini misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shin throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.#T3#
Orsini walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orsini throws a leg kick but Shin checks it.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Shin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
Shin thows a body kick. Orsini tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A good leg kick by Shin.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shin looks to land a left hand but Orsini moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Shin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orsini lands with a hook. Shin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orsini misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with a good, hard body kick but Orsini shrugs it off. #T4#
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Orsini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsini tried to score with a low kick but Shin checks it.
Shin lunges at Orsini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orsini's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orsini throws a shot to the body.
Orsini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shin checks a leg kick.
Shin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
The cut above Alessandro Orsini's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Orsini misses.
Shin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Shin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini throws a hook but Shin blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orsini, right into the meat.
Shin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Shin - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Shin was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big left from Orsini misses.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shin.#T1#
Shin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsini.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Orsini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Orsini punishes Shin's body with a nice straight punch.
Orsini finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Shin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shin circles away quickly and effectively.
Shin walks into a stiff left hand from Orsini.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Orsini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Orsini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shin blocks a low kick nicely.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orsini throws a poor cross that misses
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Shin works Orsini's body with a nice hook.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
A quick step to the side and Shin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orsini.
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shin takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orsini.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Shin darts in and clinches Orsini up against the cage.
A short right from Orsini on the inside.
Orsini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin works on Orsini's body with a couple of short punches.
Shin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsinis head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shin.
Shin scores with a shoulder strike.
Lao Shin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orsini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orsini swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orsini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orsini throws a head punch that misses.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orsini scores with a shot to the side of Shin's head.
Orsini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Orsini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Orsini throws a head punch that misses.
Orsini can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shin scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
Alessandro Orsini's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shin tries a body shot but Orsini blocks it.
Orsini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Orsini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orsini throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shin.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alessandro Orsini's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lao Shin!
A victorious Lao Shin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#710 Bubba v Kruger
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Orsini is looking to clinch but Musashi is avoiding it. #CL2#
Orsini rushes Musashi and presses him up against the cage.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi blocks an uppercut.
Orsini swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Orsini.
Orsini throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi blocking some punches.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orsini.
Orsini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Musashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Orsini has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Musashi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Orsini can turn it around.
Musashi lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Orsini has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.
Musashi digs a right hand into Orsini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orsini's gas tank.
Musashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Orsini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Musashi works on Orsini's body with a couple of short punches.
Orsini looks winded!
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini working aggressively here.
Musashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
Orsini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Musashi lands with a right to the head.
Orsini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Musashi breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Musashi, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini walks into a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini wants to clinch.
A jab from Musashi finds it's way through Orsini's defenses. #T2#
Musashi keeps Orsini at a distance using the push kick.
Orsini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #KD#
Musashi lands a big shot that drops Orsini! Can he finish him? #ROC#
Orsini is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Musashi wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Orsini is still in real trouble! Can Musashi finish him?
Orsini seems to have recovered his senses.
Musashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orsini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Musashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Musashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Orsini throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Musashi wants to pass the guard but Orsini is keeping the position.
Musashi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Musashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orsini is keeping the position for now.
Orsini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Musashi's guard. #REVB##T3#
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Musashi blocks nicely. #SUB#
Orsini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orsini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Orsini lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini chips away with some ground and pound.
Orsini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Musashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Musashi working a defensive guard here.
Orsini connects with a couple of short punches.
Musashi has momentary wrist control but Orsini slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Musashi has momentary wrist control but Orsini slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##SUB#
Musashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orsini is aware though and is defending well.
Orsini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orsini lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
Musashi is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orsini's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Musashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Musashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orsini chips away with some ground and pound.
Orsini loads up on a big left hand. Musashi felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Orsini looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Musashi can't hide his disappointment, as Orsini celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#706 Keenan v Mirowski
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Stelzer scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Orsini pushes Stelzer up against the cage in a clinch.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stelzer lands a left hand.
Orsini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orsini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stelzer misses with the head strike.
Orsini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stelzer trying to control the position but instead, Orsini has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stelzer into the cage.
Orsini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orsini lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orsini.
Stelzer throws a head punch that misses.
Orsini gets through Stelzer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stelzer blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orsini as Stelzer tries to tie him up.
Stelzer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Stelzer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stelzer manages to end up in side control.
Stelzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Stelzer lands a few punches from side control.
Orsini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stelzer off and has taken his back!#T1#
Orsini is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Orsini misses with a punch to the head.
Orsini has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Orsini is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Stelzer up.
Orsini lands strikes to the head.
Stelzer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Orsini's guard. Nice work there by Stelzer.
Orsini throws a couple of heel strikes.
Orsini trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stelzer stopping the sweep attempt from Orsini.
Stelzer stands up out of Orsini's guard for a moment - Orsini manages to land a nice upkick.
Orsini throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Orsini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Orsini landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini working some strikes from top position.
Orsini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stelzer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Stelzer blocks nicely. #T2#
Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orsini lands a couple of elbows.
Orsini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stelzer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orsini.
Orsini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stelzer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orsini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orsini postures up.
Orsini wants to pass the guard but Stelzer is keeping the position.
Stelzer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orsini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stelzer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orsini is one step ahead there.
Orsini postures up. #T3#
Orsini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orsini is working Stelzer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stelzer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orsini is one step ahead there.
Orsini postures up in Stelzer's guard and throws a big left but Stelzer blocks it.
Orsini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orsini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Orsini postures up in Stelzer's guard and throws a big left but Stelzer blocks it.
Orsini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orsini is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orsini lands a couple of digs.
Orsini scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Stelzer is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orsini's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stelzer is still in real trouble! Can Orsini finish him?
Orsini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orsini with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stelzer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Orsini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Stelzer's head off the mat! Stelzer is out! He's out! Orsini jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alessandro Orsini!
A relieved looking Alessandro Orsini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 167
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Ahonen lands a front kick.
Orsini throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Ahonen.
Orsini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Ahonen misses the jab.
Ahonen throws a lazy body kick
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
Ahonen scores with a push kick.
Good exchange - Orsini coming out on top.
We've been hearing reports that Ahonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ahonen throws a right hand that Orsini ducks under and follows up with a left that Orsini also avoids with ease.
Orsini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsini misses the jab.
Ahonen throws a right hand that misses
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahonen, as that shot connected.
Orsini takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ahonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orsini circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsini.
Jab, jab by Orsini - just one landing.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Ahonen throws a big shot that misses.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Ahonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Ahonen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Orsini throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Orsini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Ahonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahonen jabs Orsini right on the nose. Orsini blinks but takes it well.
Ahonen throws a low kick but Orsini avoids it.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Orsini thumps Ahonen with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Orsini.#CL#
Ahonen moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen misses with a punch on the inside. #T2##BC#
Ahonen breaks from the clinch.
Ahonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orsini.
Orsini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahonen. Ahonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Orsini scores with a nice head shot.
Ahonen is looking to slow Orsini down with leg kicks.
Orsini keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Ahonen misses its intended target.
Ahonen scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahonen. That's going to slow Orsini down.
Ahonen 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.
Orsini throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ahonen throws a front kick aimed at Orsini's knee but Orsini avoids it well.
Orsini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahonen misses with a right hand
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Orsini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsini.
Ahonen misses with a low kick.#T3#
Ahonen lands with a right hand.
Ahonen throws a front kick aimed at Orsini's knee but Orsini avoids it well.
Good work by Orsini as he checks the leg kick.
Ahonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orsini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orsini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahonen.
A countering left hand to the body from Orsini misses.
Ahonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Orsini with a nice cross.
A good leg kick by Orsini.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Ahonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen motions for Orsini to come forward. Ahonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Ahonen tries to keep at a distance but Orsini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orsini is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ahonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahonen.
Ahonen working aggressively here.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahonen controls his hands.
Ahonen misses with some punches.
Ahonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Orsini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahonen prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
A short left from Ahonen. #BC#
Ahonen manages to break the clinch.
Orsini cracks Ahonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
A little feinted left hand from Ahonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahonen is looking to clinch but Orsini is avoiding it.
Ahonen dips to his left and cracks Orsini with an uppercut!
Ahonen misses the shot to the body.
Ahonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ahonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orsini fakes the leg kick and cracks Ahonen in the body.
Orsini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Ahonen misses.
Ahonen blocks a jab.
It looked like Ahonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Orsini lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orsini.
A low kick from Ahonen misses
and Orsini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orsini throws a front kick aimed at Ahonen's knee but Ahonen avoids it well.
Orsini avoids a kick to the body.
Orsini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahonen lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahonen. That snapped Orsini's head back.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen with a hook.
Ahonen misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Orsini counters with a shoot takedown. Ahonen fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Orsini stands up over Ahonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Ahonen working for a triangle but Orsini defends it easily.
Orsini scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Ahonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orsini's guard. #REVR#
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahonen is one step ahead there.
Orsini is trying to keep Ahonen in close. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ahonen cracks Orsini with a solid left hand.
Orsini wants to control the position but Ahonen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ahonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ahonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orsini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ahonen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orsini is looking to control Ahonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orsini avoid being mounted?
Ahonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Orsini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Orsini throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ahonen escapes and throws Orsini's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Orsini is trying to get back to half guard.
Orsini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ahonen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Orsini some visible discomfort. #T4#
Ahonen working away.
Orsini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Orsini is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Orsini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Ahonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahonen cracks Orsini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
Ahonen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orsini manages to circle out of the way.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Ahonen.
Orsini has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a leg kick
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.
Ahonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
Orsini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orsini scores with the left hand. Ahonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Orsini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahonen throws out the jab.
Orsini throws a wild body kick that Ahonen sees coming a mile off.
Ahonen throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
Ahonen with a nice cross.
A clash of legs there as Ahonen blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Ahonen.
Orsini dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahonen. That did some damage!
Orsini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a good cross that connects.
Ahonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orsini takes one on the button.
Ahonen tries to land a leg kick but Orsini saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Ahonen stalks Orsini and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orsini's face. Orsini staggers backwards, shaken.
Orsini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manu Ahonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahonen misses the jab.
Orsini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahonen defends it well.
Ahonen connects with a body shot that sends Orsini's belly button to the back.
Orsini shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orsini throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut.
Ahonen misses with a straight left.
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Ahonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Orsini shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ahonen is trying to defend but Orsini finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orsini.
Ahonen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alessandro Orsini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orsini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orsini throws a big elbow that misses.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Ahonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orsini scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahonen controls Orsini momentarily but Orsini frees himself.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving. #T3#
Ahonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orsini pushes down on Ahonen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Orsini seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Orsini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ahonen is pressing down on Orsini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving. #T4#
Orsini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orsini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Orsini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Orsini.
Orsini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Ahonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alessandro Orsini.
I think Ahonen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manu Ahonen!
A less than humble Manu Ahonen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 165
Date: Jan 28, 2018

#R1#
Orsini cracks Vasleyiev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vasleyiev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vasleyiev throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasleyiev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orsini lands with a cross.
Vasleyiev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vasleyiev looks to land a right hand but Orsini moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Orsini there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orsini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orsini misses with a right hand
and Vasleyiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Vasleyiev lands with a good body shot.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasleyiev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsini.
Vasleyiev misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Vasleyiev.
Orsini throwing a counter right hand but Vasleyiev manages to avoid it.
Orsini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Vasleyiev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
A big right from Vasleyiev misses.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vasleyiev!
Orsini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vasleyiev is able to avoid easily.
Orsini misses the jab.
Orsini misses with an uppercut
and Vasleyiev counters with a straight right hand.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Orsini tries to clinch but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Orsini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasleyiev's waist but Vasleyiev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orsini off to one side.
Orsini lands a head kick. Vasleyiev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vasleyiev looks for the body kick but Orsini saw that one coming.
Vasleyiev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Orsini backs up against the cage.
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!
Vasleyiev misses with a body kick. #T2#
Vasleyiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Vasleyiev throws a counter combo.
Vasleyiev lands with an uppercut that bounces Orsini off the cage and back into range.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick #TD#
and Orsini decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vasleyiev's guard.
Orsini sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orsini accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orsini throws a big right hand that misses.
Orsini trying to control but Vasleyiev is working from the bottom.
Orsini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Orsini content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vasleyiev keeping full guard, as Orsini tries to pass.
Orsini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orsini throws a big right hand that misses.
Orsini throws a big right hand that misses.
Orsini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orsini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasleyiev throws out a leg kick but Orsini moves out of range and Vasleyiev only half commits. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Orsini swings for the body but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Orsini misses with a right hand
and Vasleyiev counters with a three punch combo that has Orsini backing up. Orsini nods at Vasleyiev to acknowledge the strikes.
Vasleyiev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vasleyiev lands with a shot to the body.
Vasleyiev thumps Orsini with a low kick.
Vasleyiev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vasleyiev slips a straight right by Orsini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Vasleyiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini misses with a head kick.
Orsini throws a leg kick but Vasleyiev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orsini moves out of range as Vasleyiev throws a body kick.
Vasleyiev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orsini moves away from the strike by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vasleyiev.
Orsini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasleyiev is fending him off so far but Orsini persists. Nope, Vasleyiev circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from Vasleyiev tenderised Orsini's leg. Orsini is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 Alessandro Orsini 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#
Vasleyiev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orsini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vasleyiev is able to avoid easily.
Orsini lands a jab to the nose.
Nice straight punches there by Vasleyiev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vasleyiev.
Orsini is looking to clinch.
Vasleyiev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vasleyiev digs a good hook to Orsini's body. #CL#
Orsini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orsini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orsini throws a head punch that misses.
Orsini works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Orsini blocks a body shot from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Orsini tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasleyiev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Orsini can't find room to land a body shot as Vasleyiev controls the action. #T1#
Orsini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vasleyiev stalling the fight.
Vasleyiev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vasleyiev continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Orsini has Vasleyiev pressed against the cage, preventing Vasleyiev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Orsini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orsini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasleyiev tries a body shot but Orsini blocks it.
Vasleyiev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orsini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vasleyiev is breathing heavily.
Vasleyiev throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Orsini.
Orsini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orsini.
Vasleyiev blocking some punches.
A short right from Orsini.
Orsini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orsini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasleyiev's elbow.
Vasleyiev tries to break free but Orsini pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Orsini scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini blocks a body shot from Vasleyiev. #T2#
Orsini misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Vasleyiev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasleyiev moves out of range of the leg kick from Orsini.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Vasleyiev's shoulder, as Vasleyiev tries to avoid the shot.
Orsini throws a jab when Vasleyiev was well out of range.
Vasleyiev wants to land a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
Orsini attempts a counter takedown but Vasleyiev avoids it well and moves away.
Orsini misses with a low kick.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orsini tries a low kick but Vasleyiev avoids it.#CL#
Orsini moves into the clinch.
Orsini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vasleyiev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vasleyiev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orsini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Orsini breaks the clinch.
Orsini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the side of Orsini's head but Orsini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsini has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vasleyiev.
Orsini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orsini scores with a body shot.
Orsini throws an off balance right hand
and Vasleyiev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orsini misses with a double jab.
Vasleyiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini checks a leg kick.
Orsini misses with a hook. Vasleyiev ducked under it nicely.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasleyiev can do to turn this around?
Orsini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vasleyiev thuds his shin into the meat of Orsini's side.
A big right from Vasleyiev misses.
Orsini throwing a counter right hand but Vasleyiev manages to avoid it.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vasleyiev sprawls well. Vasleyiev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orsini gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasleyiev ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.#T4#
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini throws a hook but Vasleyiev avoids it easily.
Orsini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vasleyiev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasleyiev manages to avoid it.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini tries to clinch but Vasleyiev is having none of it.
Vasleyiev throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasleyiev misses with a body shot.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but Orsini sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vasleyiev throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orsini connects with a body shot that sends Vasleyiev's belly button to the back.
Orsini lands the left hand.
Orsini thuds a left hand into Vasleyiev's body.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasleyiev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vasleyiev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vasleyiev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orsini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vasleyiev misses with the combination.
Orsini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasleyiev wants to slow Orsini down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Orsini.
Vasleyiev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orsini finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasleyiev's head.
Vasleyiev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice leg kick lands there from Orsini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasleyiev. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasleyiev jabs Orsini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vasleyiev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Orsini misses.
A big left from Vasleyiev misses.
A leg kick checked by Orsini.
Vasleyiev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Orsini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orsini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orsini tries to clinch there but Vasleyiev circles away.
Vasleyiev flicks out a counter leg kick but Orsini steps away.
Vasleyiev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vasleyiev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orsini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orsini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasleyiev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orsini blocks a leg kick.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasleyiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Orsini cracks Vasleyiev with an open hand slap.
Orsini checks a leg kick nicely.
Orsini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vasleyiev throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.
Orsini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasleyiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasleyiev lands with a nice body kick.
Dimitri Vasleyiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Vasleyiev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vasleyiev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasleyiev misses with a looping right.
Vasleyiev throws a right hand that misses
and Orsini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orsini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orsini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Orsini blocks the low kick.
Orsini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dimitri Vasleyiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasleyiev.
Orsini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsini connects with a nice looking jab.
Vasleyiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasleyiev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orsini lands a nice hook to Vasleyiev's body. Vasleyiev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vasleyiev 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 Orsini has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orsini and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Orsini.
Vasleyiev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vasleyiev scores with a one two! Orsini had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vasleyiev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasleyiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Orsini scores with a body shot.
Orsini throws a combination that misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a leg kick.
Vasleyiev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vasleyiev tries to bum rush Orsini with a series of wild strikes but Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasleyiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Vasleyiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasleyiev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vasleyiev is looking to chop away at Orsini's legs.
Orsini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini blocks a jab.
Orsini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Orsini dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vasleyiev. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasleyiev, right into the meat.
Orsini clobbers Vasleyiev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vasleyiev misses with a straight left.
Orsini connects with a nice looking jab.
Vasleyiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vasleyiev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orsini.
Orsini connects with a looping right hand.
Orsini lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orsini tries to clinch but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Vasleyiev stuns Orsini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini lands a glancing blow to the side of Vasleyiev's head.
Orsini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Vasleyiev throws out a counter right but Orsini avoids it with no problem.
Vasleyiev misses with a straight left.

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 Alessandro Orsini.
Well Orsini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
During a confident post fight interview, Alessandro Orsini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 163
Date: Jan 14, 2018

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahonen.
No joy there for Ahonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orsini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahonen lands a leg kick that knocks Orsini off balance momentarily.
Ahonen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orsini. That one must have hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orsini checks a leg kick.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Orsini rushes Ahonen and presses him up against the cage.
Ahonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orsini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orsini blocks a body shot from Ahonen.
Orsini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini lands with a right to the head.
Ahonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsinis head.
Orsini misses with the head strike.
Orsini gets through Ahonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Ahonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen lands with a light punch inside.
Orsini misses with some punches.
Orsini blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Orsini misses with a body punch.
Ahonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Ahonen lands with a right to the head.
Ahonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Orsini drags the fight down to the ground.
Ahonen looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahonen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Orsini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving.
Orsini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Orsini working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ahonen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ahonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orsini works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Orsini prevents Ahonen from improving his position.
Orsini wants to take a breather but Ahonen is having none of it.
Ahonen manages to get to full guard.
Ahonen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ahonen is looking for a triangle but Orsini pushes his legs off easily.
Orsini landing some decent shots from guard.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Orsini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Orsini works over Ahonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Orsini trying to control but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Orsini is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ahonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orsini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Orsini landing with the ground and pound.
Orsini passes Ahonen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Orsini takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Orsini swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
Orsini throws a jab when Ahonen was well out of range.
Ahonen throws a right and a left that Orsini avoids nicely.
Ahonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahonen misses with a looping right.
Good work by Ahonen as he checks the leg kick.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahonen is just out of range.
Orsini checks a leg kick.
Ahonen connects with a right hand. Orsini shakes it off.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Orsini throws a low kick but Ahonen avoids it.
Ahonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orsini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orsini's head.
Ahonen slips a straight right by Orsini.
Ahonen throws a leg kick but Orsini sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Orsini.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Orsini finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Orsini throws a leg kick that misses.
Orsini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Ahonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orsini sprawls and moves away.
Orsini slips a straight right by Ahonen.
Ahonen cracks Orsini with an open hand slap.
Jab by Ahonen.
Orsini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Ahonen saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orsini checks a leg kick.
Ahonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Orsini misses with a low kick as Ahonen jumps back.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahonen checks a leg kick.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Manu Ahonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Orsini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orsini lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahonen off the cage and back into range.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahonen but Ahonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Ahonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ahonen misses with a low kick.
Orsini throws out a counter right but Ahonen avoids it with no problem.
Orsini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahonen. Ahonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Ahonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orsini.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
A leg kick checked by Orsini.
Ahonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahonen slips under a jab.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahonen misses with a kick to the body.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini connects with a body shot.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Ahonen tries to land a front kick but Orsini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orsini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orsini goes for a double leg but Ahonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ahonen continues to drive forward.
Ahonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahonen is looking to counter punch.
Orsini blocks a leg kick.
Orsini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahonen with a body shot.
Ahonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manu Ahonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen is looking for a counter combo.
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by Orsini.
Orsini is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ahonen swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Ahonen throws a right and a left that Orsini avoids nicely.
Ahonen is looking to chop away at Orsini's legs.
Orsini feints a counter leg kick.
Ahonen throws a low kick, looking for Orsini's leg but Orsini calmly moves out of range.
Ahonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orsini. Orsini obviously looking to wear him down.
Ahonen missing with a left hand there. Orsini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Orsini checks a low kick from Ahonen.#T4#
Orsini moves in looking to clinch but Ahonen pushes him off.
Ahonen throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.
Orsini feints and then cracks Ahonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahonen down.
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!
Ahonen misses with a hook
enabling Orsini to counter with a crisp jab.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Orsini.
Orsini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Ahonen misses
and Orsini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahonen avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manu Ahonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Orsini.
Orsini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Ahonen cracks Orsini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ahonen. Orsini shrugs it off though.
Ahonen walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Orsini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orsini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body kick from Ahonen.#CL2#
Orsini moves into range and clinches up with Ahonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orsini. #BC2#
Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orsini swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
Orsini cracks the inside of Ahonen's front leg.
Good exchange - Ahonen coming out on top.
Orsini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orsini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ahonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Ahonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Ahonen catches Orsini right on the button with a cross.
Ahonen slips under a jab from Orsini.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Ahonen throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
Ahonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orsini slips a straight right by Ahonen.
Orsini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen throws a hook to the side of Orsini's head but Orsini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahonen digs a good body shot into Orsini's ribs.
Orsini throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
Ahonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orsini lands with a hook. Ahonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good exchange - Orsini coming out on top.
Ahonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Ahonen.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Ahonen misses its intended target. #T2#
Orsini throws a jab when Ahonen was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ahonen gets tackled into the cage by Orsini. Orsini maintains the clinch.
Orsini tries to throw a body punch but Ahonen avoids it by throwing Orsini back against the cage.
Ahonen can't find room to land a body shot as Orsini controls the action.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ahonen misses with a punch to the body.
Ahonen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Ahonen.
Ahonen wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Orsini gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Orsini chips away with some ground and pound.
Ahonen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orsini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ahonen trying to control here.
Ahonen is not content to let Orsini control the position.
Orsini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Ahonen is looking for a sweep. Orsini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alessandro Orsini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahonen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Orsini wants to free his trapped foot but Ahonen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Ahonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahonen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Orsini controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Orsini landing punches.
Ahonen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ground and pound from Orsini.
Orsini working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahonen.#SUB#
Ahonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orsini trying to control but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Ahonen managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Orsini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orsini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Aspire 92: Tsoko v Mayhem
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
A lazy left from Orsini finds it's target.
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Veen.
Van Veen cracks the inside of Orsini's front leg.
Van Veen fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Veen. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Veen motions for Orsini to come forward. Van Veen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini misses with a looping right.
Ludo Van Veen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini wants to slow Van Veen down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Orsini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Veen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orsini lands an overhand right.
Orsini jabs Van Veen right on the nose. Van Veen blinks but takes it well.
Van Veen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Veen missing with a left hand there. Orsini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Veen slips under a jab from Orsini.
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Veen.
Van Veen 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.
Van Veen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Van Veen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orsini lands a left hand.
Van Veen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orsini scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Orsini blocks a body shot from Van Veen. #BC#
Van Veen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orsini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Veen lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orsini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsini throws a right and a left that Van Veen avoids nicely.
Van Veen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Van Veen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orsini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Veen thuds a left hand into Orsini's body.
Van Veen connects with a looping right hand.
Van Veen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Van Veen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Veen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Veen throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Orsini to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Van Veen misses.
Van Veen throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Van Veen sizes up Orsini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Veen just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orsini avoids the head kick by Van Veen.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Orsini dips to his left and cracks Van Veen with an uppercut!
Van Veen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orsini scores with a jab. Van Veen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Veen is looking to clinch but Orsini is avoiding it.
Orsini throws a low kick but Van Veen moves out of range easily.
Van Veen throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Veen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsini throws out a powerful jab.
Orsini throws a body punch but Van Veen moves out of range.
Van Veen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Veen lands with a shot to the body.
Van Veen misses with a body shot.
Van Veen is looking to wear down Orsini with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Van Veen saw that one coming.
Orsini scores with a body shot.
Van Veen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orsini is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Veen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Van Veen catches Orsini right on the button with a cross.
Orsini lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Veen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Orsini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Veen.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Van Veen moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Van Veen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Veen moves in looking to clinch but Orsini pushes him off.
Orsini bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheers as Van Veen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orsini doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Veen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orsini slips under a jab from Van Veen.
Orsini blocks the body kick.
Van Veen fakes the leg kick and cracks Orsini in the body. #T4#
Van Veen moves out of range as Orsini throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Veen misses its target.
Ludo Van Veen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Orsini. Beautiful body shot.
Orsini misses with a low kick.
Van Veen tries to clinch but Orsini moves out of range.
Van Veen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orsini connects with a right hand. Van Veen shakes it off.
Orsini connects with a body shot.
A big left from Van Veen misses.
Orsini is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Orsini. That snapped Van Veen's head back.
Van Veen walks into a stiff left hand from Orsini.
Van Veen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orsini counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Veen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Veen connects with a single shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Veen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Van Veen ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod.
That's time! Van Veen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big right from Van Veen misses.
Van Veen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orsini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Veen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Veen thows a body kick. Orsini tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orsini scores with a jab to the body.
Van Veen misses the shot to the body.
Orsini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Veen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Veen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orsini moves out of range as Van Veen throws a body kick.
Good exchange - Orsini coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Veen. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Veen takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Van Veen.
Orsini misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orsini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Orsini.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Van Veen saw that one coming.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Van Veen's head but Van Veen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsini connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Van Veen swings widly with a right hand
and Orsini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Van Veen is rocked!
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Van Veen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orsini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orsini throws out a counter right but Van Veen avoids it with no problem.
Orsini misses with a body punch
and Van Veen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Orsini scores with a nice head shot.
Van Veen throws a looping overhand right but Orsini ducks down to avoid it.
Orsini throws an off balance right hand
and Van Veen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Van Veen swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Van Veen misses with an uppercut. Orsini saw that one coming.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Van Veen seems to have got his legs back now.
Orsini scores with the left hand. Van Veen knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Veen lands with a right hand.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Orsini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Van Veen.
Orsini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orsini scores with a hook to the body. Van Veen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orsini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Van Veen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orsini ducks right into an uppercut from Van Veen.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orsini.
Van Veen missing with a left hand there. Orsini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Veen wants to clinch.
Van Veen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Orsini throws a leg kick but Van Veen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orsini cracks Van Veen with an open hand slap.
Van Veen misses the shot to the body.
Orsini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Veen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Van Veen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orsini. That did some damage!
Van Veen blocks a jab.#T3#
Van Veen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orsini's head.
Van Veen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Veen misses with a hook.
Van Veen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Veen moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Van Veen - just one landing.
Van Veen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Veen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orsini motions for Van Veen to come forward. Orsini throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Veen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Van Veen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Van Veen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Veen misses with a straight left.
Orsini tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Veen lands a nice shot that snaps Orsini's head back.
A swing and a miss from Van Veen.
Orsini takes a swing at Van Veen's ribcage but misses.
Van Veen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Van Veen slips the punch.
Orsini slips a jab from Van Veen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Veen throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Veen looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
Van Veen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Veen scores with a kick to the body.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini defending well as Van Veen loads up on a big left hand.
Orsini wants to clinch up but Van Veen keeps it at a distance.
Van Veen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orsini slips under a jab from Van Veen.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Veen cracks the inside of Orsini's front leg.
Van Veen dodges the punch combination from Orsini.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Veen misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Veen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Veen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ludo Van Veen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Veen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Veen.
Orsini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orsini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orsini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Veen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Veen looks to land a left hand but Orsini moved out of range nicely.
Van Veen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsini.
Van Veen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Veen is looking to land body kicks.
Orsini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Veen with a body shot.
Orsini slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Veen. That's going to slow Orsini down.
Orsini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Veen misses the shot to the body.
Orsini misses with a hook. Van Veen ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Van Veen scores with a nice strike.
Van Veen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Veen throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
Orsini defending well as Van Veen loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Orsini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Veen throws the kick towards the body but Orsini avoids it.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Veen is just out of range.
Orsini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Veen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Van Veen saw that one coming.
Van Veen clobbers Orsini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orsini.
Van Veen avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Van Veen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orsini cracks Van Veen with an open hand slap.
That kick from Orsini tenderised Van Veen's leg. Van Veen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Veen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Veen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Veen throws a lazy right hand but Orsini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Orsini. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Veen was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Orsini lands a jab to Van Veen's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Veen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Veen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Orsini has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Veen.
Van Veen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Veen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orsini lands a jab to Van Veen's midsection.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orsini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Veen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orsini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Veen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Orsini misses.
Van Veen blocks a jab.
A big left from Van Veen misses.
Orsini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Veen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.#T3#
Van Veen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Van Veen.
Van Veen throws a good cross that connects.
Van Veen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orsini lands with an overhand left.
Nice straight punches there by Van Veen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Veen.
Van Veen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Orsini throws a big shot that misses.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Van Veen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Van Veen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orsini lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Veen's head.
Orsini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Veen lands a leg kick that knocks Orsini off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Orsini.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Van Veen.
Orsini throws out a counter right but Van Veen avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Veen misses the target. #T4#
Van Veen looks to land a body kick but Orsini moved away.
Van Veen looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
Van Veen moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Veen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Veen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Van Veen.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Van Veen.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Veen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Veen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Van Veen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Van Veen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orsini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good work by Van Veen as he checks the leg kick.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Veen.
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Veen.
Van Veen lands a body shot.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.

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 Ludo Van Veen.
I think Van Veen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ludo Van Veen!
Ludo Van Veen made sure to mention his sponsor, Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview.

Event: Aspire 85: Hardy v Savkov
Date: Oct 22, 2017

#R1#
A big left from Bosch misses.
Orsini has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bosch is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Orsini scores with a nice head shot.
Orsini misses with a left hand
and Bosch counters with a right hand to the body.
Orsini throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Bosch counter with a right hand.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bosch, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
A lazy left from Orsini finds it's target.
Orsini throws a body punch but Bosch moves out of range.
Orsini throws a poor cross that misses
and Bosch counters with a left to the body.
Orsini with a jab.
Orsini moves out of range as Bosch throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosch throws a poor cross that misses
and Orsini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Bosch is out of range.
Bosch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bosch throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Bosch slips a straight right by Orsini.
Bosch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bosch throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Bosch wants to slow Orsini down by chopping away at his legs.
Bosch misses with an uppercut.
Bosch slips under a jab.
Orsini throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bosch to counter with a crisp jab.
Bosch lands a front kick.
Bosch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orsini swings widly with a right hand
letting Bosch counter with a right hand.
Bosch throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosch lands a nice shot that snaps Orsini's head back.
Bosch ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Heribert Bosch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsini misses with a low kick.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Bosch moved out of range.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orsini.
Orsini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bosch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orsini defending well as Bosch loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Bosch misses.
Orsini throws the left hand but Bosch avoids the punch easily.
Orsini throws a jab when Bosch was well out of range.#CL#
Bosch drives through and clinches with Orsini against the cage.
Orsini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bosch tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bosch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bosch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bosch has a couple of punches blocked by Orsini.
Bosch misses with some punches.
Bosch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bosch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orsini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orsini can't find room to land a body shot as Bosch controls the action. #T3#
Bosch blocking some punches.
Bosch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Bosch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Bosch throws a big shot that misses.
Orsini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orsini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Orsini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bosch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orsini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bosch's hands.
Orsini connects with a right hand. Bosch shakes it off.
Bosch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orsini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bosch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bosch slips a jab from Orsini.
Bosch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosch was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.#T4#
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Bosch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bosch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsini.
Orsini shoots and misses
and Bosch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orsini thinking.
Bosch defending well as Orsini loads up on a big left hand.
Bosch is looking to counter with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Bosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsini.
Orsini throws a hook but Bosch avoids it easily.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Bosch ducks down to avoid it.
Bosch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orsini throws a big shot that misses.
Orsini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bosch doesn't seem bothered though.
Orsini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bosch on the side of the head.
Orsini connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bosch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orsini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bosch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bosch connects with a right hand. Orsini shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosch.
Bosch misses with an uppercut. Orsini saw that one coming.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Bosch is looking to clinch but Orsini is avoiding it.
Orsini doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bosch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsini tries a quick counter leg kick but Bosch is wise to it.
Bosch misses with an uppercut. Orsini saw that one coming.
Heribert Bosch is winning the standup battle so far.
Bosch throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Orsini to counter with a crisp jab.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bosch manages to avoid it.
Orsini tried to score with a low kick but Bosch checks it.
Bosch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orsini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Orsini.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bosch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Orsini really felt that one!#T1#
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bosch 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.
Orsini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Orsini throws out a counter right but Bosch avoids it with no problem.
Bosch tries to score with a low kick but Orsini moves his leg out of the way.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Orsini throws a lazy body kick
and Bosch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bosch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bosch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orsini moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bosch.
Bosch misses with a body shot.
Bosch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Bosch catches Orsini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bosch scores with a nice right hand.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
Orsini misses with a hook to the body
and Bosch counters with a nice body shot.
Bosch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Bosch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bosch.
Bosch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Orsini shoots in looking for a takedown. Bosch tries to sprawl out of it but Orsini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bosch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orsini throws a jab when Bosch was well out of range.#T3#
Orsini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosch moves away.
Orsini swings widly with a right hand
and Bosch counters with a nice uppercut.
Orsini throws a jab but it's blocked by Bosch.
Bosch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Bosch slips a jab from Orsini.
Orsini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orsini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosch throws out the jab.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Bosch swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Orsini. Beautiful body shot.
Bosch tries to bum rush Orsini with a series of wild strikes but Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Orsini throws a body punch but Bosch moves out of range. #TD2#
Orsini fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bosch to the ground. Orsini is now in Bosch's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini wants to control from the top but Bosch keeps moving.
Bosch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orsini.
Orsini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bosch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bosch wants to sweep here but Orsini controlling him for the moment.
Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orsini lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Heribert Bosch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Orsini swings widly with a right hand
and Bosch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bosch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orsini scores with a nice right hand.
Bosch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orsini on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch slips a straight right by Orsini.
A big left from Orsini misses.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bosch.
Bosch missing with a left hand there. Orsini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bosch.
Orsini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bosch.
Orsini misses with a looping right.#T1#
Nice body punch from Bosch.
Orsini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini lands a jab to the head.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bosch.
Bosch avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Bosch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bosch digs a good hook to Orsini's body.
Orsini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bosch scores with a push kick.
Bosch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bosch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bosch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bosch misses with the body kick
and Orsini counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Orsini with a jab.
Bosch moves out of range of the strikes.
Bosch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bosch misses with a leg kick
and Orsini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bosch throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosch avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bosch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orsini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orsini throws out a counter right but Bosch avoids it with no problem.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bosch!
Bosch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orsini's sensitive parts.
Orsini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bosch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bosch swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range. #T3#
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orsini throws a body punch but Bosch moves out of range.
Bosch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orsini on the side of the head.
Bosch connects with a single shot there.
Orsini throws a leg kick but Bosch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orsini, as that shot connected.
Bosch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsini.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Bosch throws a big shot that misses.
Orsini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bosch at a distance.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Bosch throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Orsini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orsini has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bosch.
Orsini throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bosch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bosch tries to land a front kick but Orsini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bosch misses its target.
Bosch throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Bosch throws a wild body kick that Orsini sees coming a mile off.
Orsini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bosch throws a wild body kick that Orsini sees coming a mile off.
Bosch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orsini.
Orsini throws the kick towards the body but Bosch avoids it.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alessandro Orsini.
I think Orsini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heribert Bosch!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Heribert Bosch waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Aspire 79: Hardy v Warror
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1#
Phol scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Phol avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phol's head backwards.
Phol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orsini blocks a head kick by Phol.
Orsini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orsini misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Phol misses the target.
Orsini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phol throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Orsini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orsini lands a glancing blow to the side of Phol's head.
Orsini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phols jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phol.
A left lands for Phol.
Phol catches Orsini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orsini throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Phol moved out of range nicely.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Phol throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Phol coming out on top.
Phol misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Phol.
Phol throws a leg kick but Orsini sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orsini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phol scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phol swings widly with a right hand
and Orsini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Orsini dips to his left and cracks Phol with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
Phol misses with a two punch combination.
Orsini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orsini with a jab.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
Phol misses with a low kick.
Phol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Phol takes one to the side of the head.
Orsini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phol.
Orsini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phol throws a right hand that misses
and Orsini counters with an inside leg kick.
Orsini lands a leg kick that knocks Phol off balance momentarily.
Phol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini throws a series of strikes that have Phol backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like King Phol has been cut.#T3#
Orsini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phol counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Orsini throws a jab but it's blocked by Phol.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phol.
Phol takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orsini slips under a jab from Phol.
Phol moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
BOOM! Orsini lands a beautiful left hook that drops Phol. Phol tries to recover but Orsini is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Phol lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Orsini!
After winning the bout, Alessandro Orsini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Aspire 72: Denke v Hardy
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Savkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Savkov throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
Savkov throws an off balance right hand
and Orsini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orsini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savkov.
Orsini connects with the punch.
Savkov slips a jab from Orsini.#TD#
Savkov feints and as Orsini raises his hands in defense, Savkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Orsini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Orsini!#REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savkov controls Orsini momentarily but Orsini frees himself.
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet. #SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Orsini defends it easily.
Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Orsini looking to pass the guard.
Orsini trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Orsini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Orsini scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orsini landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Savkov is trying to keep Orsini in close.
Orsini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Savkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Orsini escapes and throws Savkov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Orsini working the ground and pound.
Savkov struggling a bit here.
Savkov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Orsini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Orsini in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Orsini landing shots from mount.
Savkov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Orsini scoring with strikes but Savkov is staying in there.
Savkov wants to hold on but Orsini pushes him away.
Savkov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Orsini working the ground and pound effectively.
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.
Orsini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T4#
Savkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini content just to control the position here.
Orsini tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Orsini working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Savkov wants to hold on but Orsini pushes him away.
Orsini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape.
Savkov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Savkov wants to hold on but Orsini pushes him away.
Orsini postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Savkov looks a forlorn figure.
Savkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Orsini landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Orsini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Savkov slips nicely into half guard.
Savkov is keen to just control but Orsini is a slippery customer.
Savkov is really struggling to control Orsini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Orsini trying to control here.
Orsini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but Orsini defending well.
Orsini taking some punishment here, with Savkov in his half guard. #T1#
Orsini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Orsini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orsini gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Orsini looking for a guillotine here but Savkov defends easily.
Savkov stopping the sweep attempt from Orsini.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Savkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savkov throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Orsini blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Savkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Savkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alessandro Orsini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass. #T3#
Orsini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Orsini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orsini trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Savkov misses with a looping left.
Orsini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Orsini takes one to the side of the head.
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
A little feinted left hand from Savkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Savkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orsini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savkov thinking.
Orsini lands a slapping body shot.
Orsini swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Savkov misses with a double jab
and Orsini counters with a nice body shot.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
Savkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pavel Savkov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savkov moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Savkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orsini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orsini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savkov lands a jab to the head.
Savkov scores with a jab. Orsini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orsini lands a slapping body shot.
Orsini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Savkov jabs Orsini right on the nose. Orsini blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orsini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Orsini throws a hook but Savkov blocks it.#TD#
Savkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orsini napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Savkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savkov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Orsini to see if he's OK.
Orsini is trying to improve his position.
Orsini is trying to control Savkov's posture but Savkov avoids it.
Savkov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Orsini is looking to regain half guard here but Savkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Savkov wants to control for a moment but Orsini uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
Orsini trying to control but Savkov postures up.
Orsini manages to get to full guard.
Orsini has momentary wrist control but Savkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Savkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Orsini working a defensive guard here.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Savkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orsini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Orsini blocks nicely.
Savkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Orsini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Orsini!#REVB##SUB#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Orsini pushes his legs off easily.
Orsini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Savkov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Orsini has passed into side control. #T4#
Orsini happy to just control the position for now.
Savkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Orsini is controlling well.
Savkov moves into full guard.
Orsini trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Orsini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orsini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Aspire 67: Gracie vs Denke
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Orsini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been told by Stone's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orsini.
Orsini has his takedown stuffed
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Orsini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini lands a body shot.
Stone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orsini throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Orsini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stone doesn't seem bothered though.
Orsini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orsini throws a leg kick
and Stone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orsini's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Stone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Orsini just manages to avoid it.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone is looking to counter punch.
Orsini throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stone lands an overhand right.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Stone misses its target.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Orsini with the counter takedown but Stone avoids it easily.#T2#
Stone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orsini jabs Stone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orsini throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Orsini lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Orsini.
Orsini misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orsini misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Orsini scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Stone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orsini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stone!
Stone is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Orsini tries to control but Stone wriggling away.
Orsini throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stone because Orsini loaded up on that one.
Orsini lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Orsini dominating with strikes here.
Stone avoids a series of strikes thrown by Orsini. #T4#
Orsini is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Orsini working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Orsini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orsini lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone is bucking up trying to escape but Orsini cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Orsini unloading with bombs!
Orsini scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stone?
Stone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Orsini throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Orsini looking to ground and pound but Stone is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Orsini misses with a hook
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orsini misses with a leg kick
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Orsini misses with a low kick.
It looked like Stone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini lands a lovely overhand right.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Orsini misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a three punch combo that has Orsini backing up. Orsini nods at Stone to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orsini.
Orsini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.#T1#
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orsini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orsini scores with a hook to the body. Stone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense.
Stone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Stone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsini connects with an inside leg kick.
Orsini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Orsini throws an off balance right hand
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orsini throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a good low kick that Orsini was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orsini throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
Stone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Stone.
Stone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Orsini just manages to avoid it.
Stone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.#T3#
Orsini misses with a body shot
and Stone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Alessandro Orsini's cut even more.
Orsini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stone misses with a straight right.
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stone looks for the body kick but Orsini saw that one coming.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Stone appears to be looking for a big counter.
Orsini works Stone's body with a nice hook.
Orsini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Orsini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orsini connects with a body shot.
Orsini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orsini misses with a left hand
and Orsini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orsini throws a low kick but Stone moves out of range easily.
Orsini swings widly with a right hand
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orsini misses with a head kick.
Orsini misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Orsini throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a two punch combo.
Orsini misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a nice body kick.
Orsini misses with a lunging right hand
and Orsini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Orsini is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Alessandro Orsini's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Orsini takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orsini.
Orsini throws a sloppy body shot
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orsini takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
Stone tried to counter with a leg kick but Orsini avoided it.
Orsini throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a left to the body.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
Stone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Orsini just manages to avoid it.
Stone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orsini misses with a kick to the body
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orsini closes the distance and clinches up with Stone, looking for a takedown. Orsini pushes Stone against the cage but Stone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orsini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orsini throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Jack Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orsini throws a push kick but Stone slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Orsini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stone's head.
Orsini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsini misses with a jab to the body
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orsini throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
Alessandro Orsini's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A good leg kick by Orsini.
Orsini misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orsini's knee momentarily.
Orsini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.
Stone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Orsini lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Stone misses.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orsini misses the jab.#T4#
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Stone is looking to land body kicks.
Orsini misses with a takedown attempt
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Orsini throws a hook but Stone blocks it.
Orsini throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orsini thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stone doesn't seem bothered though.

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 Jack Stone.
Well Orsini has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Aspire 62: Gracie vs Warror
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
A low kick from Fitzgerald misses
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Fitzgerald.
Orsini connects with a nice looking jab.
Orsini swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzgerald.
Orsini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orsini, as that shot connected.
Orsini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzgerald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgerald ducks down to avoid it.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
A low kick from Orsini is predictable there
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orsini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Orsini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fitzgerald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzgerald misses the jab.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Orsini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzgerald tries to score with a low kick but Orsini moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzgerald lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Fitzgerald lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage. #T2#
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
A right-left combo lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that misses
and Orsini counters with a nice body shot.
Orsini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzgerald looks to land a left hand but Orsini moved out of range nicely.
Orsini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orsini in his tracks. #CL2#
Fitzgerald gets a clinch.
Orsini lands a body shot.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Orsini digs a right hand underneath Fitzgerald's ribcage. Fitzgerald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Fitzgerald pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fitzgerald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orsini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzgeralds head.
Fitzgerald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Orsini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzgerald or not.
Fitzgerald looks winded!
Fitzgerald tries to break the clinch but Orsini is controlling the position. #TD#
Orsini gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Orsini scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini working the head and body with strikes.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep. Orsini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fitzgerald has hold of Orsini's hands but Orsini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Fitzgerald is defending against the submission attempts here by Orsini.
Orsini wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Orsini working over Fitzgerald with some ground and pound. Fitzgerald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Orsini is trying to control the action in half guard but Fitzgerald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB#
Orsini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fitzgerald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Orsini working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Orsini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working.
Orsini has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fitzgerald tries to get to full guard but Orsini has control of the leg.
Orsini lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Orsini is nestled in close to Fitzgerald, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Orsini prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Orsini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fitzgerald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzgerald drops his hands momentarily and Orsini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orsini staying out of range there.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orsini doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Fitzgerald misses.
Fitzgerald with a nice cross.
Orsini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzgerald thuds his right hand into Orsini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up.
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that Orsini ducks under and follows up with a left that Orsini also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald staying out of range there.
Fitzgerald throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Orsini tests Fitzgerald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzgerald scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini scores with a hook to the body. Fitzgerald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orsini cracks Fitzgerald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzgerald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzgerald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orsini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Orsini gets a double leg takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position but Orsini postures up.
Orsini chips away with some ground and pound.
Orsini trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orsini. #T2#
Orsini won't allow Fitzgerald to sweep him here.
Fitzgerald wants to hit a switch here but Orsini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fitzgerald there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini working the ground and pound effectively.
Orsini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Orsini with the ground and pound from mount.
Fitzgerald gets back to half guard.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Orsini is keeping busy.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzgerald can do to turn this around?
Fitzgerald taking some punishment here, with Orsini in his half guard. #T3#
Orsini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fitzgerald is staying active underneath Orsini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alessandro Orsini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitzgerald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Orsini lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Orsini there.
Orsini slips a nice elbow through Fitzgerald's hands, connecting with Fitzgerald's forehead.#SUB#
Orsini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Fitzgerald tries to get to full guard but Orsini has control of the leg.
Orsini is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position.
Fitzgerald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots.
Orsini is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsini scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fitzgerald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Orsini counters with a right hand to the body.
Orsini swings for the body but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Orsini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orsini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzgerald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
Orsini shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls well. He's pushed Orsini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Fitzgerald clinches.
Orsini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orsini cracks Fitzgerald with a nice body shot.
Orsini working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Orsini gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fitzgerald regains guard. #ES2#
Fitzgerald has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Orsini has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzgerald's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini slips a jab from Fitzgerald.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Orsini takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini slips a jab and a cross from Fitzgerald.
Andy Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orsini counters with a nice uppercut.
Orsini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Orsini is having none of it.
It looked like Orsini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orsini.
Fitzgerald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orsini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orsini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Fitzgerald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzgerald swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Fitzgerald is out of range.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Jab from Orsini.
Orsini lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Orsini stuns Fitzgerald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orsini throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald throws out a leg kick but Orsini moves out of range and Fitzgerald only half commits.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up
and Orsini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Orsini lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini throwing a counter right hand but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Orsini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzgerald.
Orsini lands a nice hook to Fitzgerald's body. Fitzgerald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orsini scores with a push kick.
Orsini works Fitzgerald's body with a nice hook.
Orsini connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
Fitzgerald is rocked!
Orsini lands a jab to Fitzgerald's midsection.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzgerald is still on wobbly legs! Can Orsini finish him?
Orsini moves out of range as Fitzgerald strikes.
Orsini half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fitzgerald seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.
Andy Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch successfully.
Orsini lands a right hand.
Orsini tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Orsini back against the cage.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Orsini.
Orsini works on Fitzgerald's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fitzgerald prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch.
Fitzgerald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orsini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orsini on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Orsini counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fitzgerald! Orsini lets Fitzgerald back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CL2#
Fitzgerald clinches with his opponent.

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

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

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

Event: Aspire 46: Orsini vs Ramon
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Gracie slips under a jab from Orsini.
Orsini on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gracie slips under a jab from Orsini.
Orsini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orsini throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Orsini throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Orsini controls the position for a moment.
Orsini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orsini takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Gracie moves into full mount!
Orsini stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Orsini tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gracie tries to control but Orsini wriggling away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orsini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Orsini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orsini manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gracie passes Orsini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Orsini's temple. #T3#
Orsini is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Orsini looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Orsini wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orsini is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie prevents Orsini from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Orsini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Orsini sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Orsini trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up. #SUB#
Orsini has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gracie escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gracie!
Orsini looking for a sweep but Gracie has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Orsini is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Orsini gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Orsini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orsini is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Orsini looking for submissions off his back.
Orsini moves into full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Orsini throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Orsini tries to improve position but can't.
Orsini trying to control but Gracie flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Orsini trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Orsini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Orsini trying to control but not successfully.
Orsini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Orsini from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Gracie is looking to slow Orsini down with leg kicks.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Orsini wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orsini is not content to let Gracie control the position. #SUB2#
Orsini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gracie! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Orsini has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
Ramon Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 42
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
Orsini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knight catches Orsini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orsini is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knight.#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Orsini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knight doesn't seem phased though.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Orsini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knight shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Orsini misses.
Knight throws a front kick aimed at Orsini's knee but Orsini avoids it well.
Knight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orsini has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini cracks Knight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Orsini moves into range and clinches up with Knight.
Orsini working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orsini.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orsini.
Orsini can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Orsini keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orsini misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Orsini - just one landing.
Orsini scores with a leg kick.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knight 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 Orsini has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orsini and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orsini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knight with a body shot.#CL2#
Orsini clinches with his opponent.
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards. #BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orsini moves out of range as Knight throws a body kick.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Knight is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Orsini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini misses with a takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a left and a right that stings Orsini.
Orsini lands with a hook. Knight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orsini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knight on the side of the head.
Knight swinging wildly here.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Knight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orsini.
Orsini scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one.
Orsini has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Orsini has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knight.
Knight lands a jab to Orsini's midsection.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
As Orsini looks to move away, Knight throws a big counter combo but Orsini just gets out of the way.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab. #T3#
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Knight misses its target.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Orsini's shoulder, as Orsini tries to avoid the shot.
Orsini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Orsini shoots for a takedown but Knight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini slips under a jab.
Knight misses with a body kick.
Orsini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orsini misses with a left hand
and Orsini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knight.
Orsini lands a two punch combo. #T4#
Orsini throws a shot to the body.
Jed Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jed Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsini works Knight's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Orsini walks into a stiff left hand from Knight.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knight 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.
Orsini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knight rather than just go for the knockout.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Knight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orsini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Orsini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knight connects with the punch.
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orsini misses the jab.
Knight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Orsini scores with a nice head shot.
Orsini lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight lands with a nice body punch.
Orsini moves away from the strike by Knight.
The crowd cheers as Orsini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knight doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Orsini's defenses. #T1#
Orsini scores with a hook.
Knight throws a combination. Orsini tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Orsini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Orsini's corner calls for a 1-2. Orsini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orsini jabs at Knight's body.
Orsini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orsini.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini jabs Knight right on the nose. Knight blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Orsini throws a hook but Knight blocks it.#T2#
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Orsini misses.
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orsini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Orsini.
Knight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orsini lands a jab to Knight's midsection.
Knight lands with an uppercut that bounces Orsini off the cage and back into range.
Orsini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Orsini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orsini closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Orsini.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Knight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Orsini misses with a leg kick
and Knight counters with a two punch combo.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orsini throws an overhand right that has Knight reeling! Orsini follows up with more punches and Knight is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Alessandro Orsini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jed Knight spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the lab. I'll be back though.'.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 37
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Com lands with a nice combination. Orsini backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Com throws a one two combo.
Bomb Com seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Com throws a leg kick but Orsini checks it.
Orsini has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wild Card in the buildup to the fight.
Com loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Com uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
Com looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Com uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
Orsini shoots for a double leg takedown but Com sprawls well. He's pushed Orsini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Com jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini checks a low kick from Com.
Com misses with a hook
and Orsini counters with a nice uppercut.
Com wants to land a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
It looked like Orsini was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Com.
Orsini throws an off balance right hand
and Com counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Com lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Com throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Orsini's head.
Com thows a leg kick but Orsini checks it
and Orsini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Orsini avoids the head kick by Com.
Orsini changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bomb Com is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Com is predictable there
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Com.
Orsini is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orsini.
Com misses with a looping left.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Com ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Com lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Com throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Com misses
and Orsini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Com throws an off balance right hand
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
Com looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Orsini counters with a shoot takedown. Com fights it but they end up in guard.
Com pulls Orsini in close to his closed guard and prevents Orsini from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Com keeping full guard, as Orsini tries to pass.
Orsini lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Com looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orsini postures up and lands a big shot to Com's brow.
Com wants to sweep here but Orsini controlling him for the moment.
Com avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orsini throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Com keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Orsini is fighting to break Com's control of his arms but Com is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Orsini stands and throws Com's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Com is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orsini off and has taken his back!
Com has the hooks in. Orsini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bomb Com will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
That's time! Orsini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Com connects with a body shot that sends Orsini's belly button to the back.
Com keeps Orsini at a distance using the push kick.
Com keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Com misses with a leg kick
and Orsini counters with a stiff right hand.
Orsini lands with a hook. Com tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Com throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Com.
Com looks to land a left hand but Orsini moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Com lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orsini swings for the body but Com moves out of range.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Com moved out of range.
Orsini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Com.
Bomb Com seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orsini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Com has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Com moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good work by Orsini as he checks the leg kick.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Orsini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Com to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Com tries to land a front kick but Orsini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orsini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Com lands with a good body shot.
Com takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Com manages to avoid it.
Com tried to score with a low kick but Orsini checks it.
Com tests Orsini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orsini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Com turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Com throws a front kick that sends Orsini stumbling back into the cage.
Orsini defending well as Com loads up on a big left hand.
Com fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orsini checks it well. #CL#
Orsini has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orsini keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Com's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Com breaks from the clinch.
Orsini avoids the head kick by Com.
Com throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Com tries to land a leg kick but Orsini saw it coming and moves away.
Com misses with a head kick. #T4#
Orsini throws the kick towards the body but Com avoids it.
Orsini throws a right hand that misses
and Orsini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orsini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Com counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Com swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Com.
Com is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsini.
Com scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini defending well as Com loads up on a big left hand.
Orsini takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomb Com showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Com throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Orsini counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Orsini.
Orsini wants to pass the guard but Com is keeping the position.
Orsini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Com has control of Orsini's left arm, preventing Orsini from doing any damage.
Com looking to control.
Orsini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orsini postures up in Com's guard and throws a big left but Com blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Com is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Com seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Orsini looking to sit in guard and control but Com gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Orsini is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Orsini is looking for a triangle but Com pushes his legs off easily.
Orsini has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Orsini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Com is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Orsini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Com sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orsini's guard.
Alessandro Orsini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Com seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orsini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orsini trying to control here. #SUB#
Orsini actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Com is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Orsini is trying to control but can't.
Orsini tries to get to full guard but Com has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Com wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orsini keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Com throws a head kick but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini throwing a counter right hand but Com manages to avoid it.
Com ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Com is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Orsini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Com throws a quick inside leg kick.
Com throws a one two combo.
Com misses with a head kick.
Orsini throwing a counter right hand but Com manages to avoid it.
Com cracks the inside of Orsini's front leg. #T4#
Com throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Com misses the target.
Orsini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Com!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Orsini. Beautiful body shot.
Com throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Orsini counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Com takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orsini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Com wants to sweep but no luck.
Orsini is working Com over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Orsini drops back looking for a leg! Com is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Com manages to kick Orsini off! Orsini jumps back into Com's guard.

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 Alessandro Orsini.
I think Com has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alessandro Orsini!
A very excited looking Alessandro Orsini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 12
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Orsini there.
Orsini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orsini avoids the body shot from James.
James lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Orsini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orsini on the side of the head.
Orsini slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
Orsini staying out of range there.
Orsini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from James lands.#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Orsini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsini.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James misses with a double jab
enabling Orsini to counter with a crisp jab.
James misses with an uppercut
enabling Orsini to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Orsini.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James scores with a jab.
James misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Orsini counters with a crisp right hand that drops James! Orsini lets James back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
James is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James misses with an uppercut. Orsini saw that one coming.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Orsini sends James crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Orsini is motioning to the referee to let James up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orsini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orsini throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James missing with a left hand there. Orsini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Orsini.#T3#
James swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Orsini counters with a nice right hand that sends James toppling to the canvas! James scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Orsini finish him?!
James misses the jab.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Orsini counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks James out cold! What a finish! Orsini is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alessandro Orsini!
During a confident post fight interview, Alessandro Orsini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fredy Benton and Alessandro Orsini. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

175 cm
31 yrs
185 lbs

183 cm
22 yrs
178 lbs

Benton

Orsini

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Fredy Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Alessandro Orsini!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Benton looks for a takedown but Orsini sprawls well.

Orsini moves into the clinch.

Benton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Benton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Benton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benton is controlling Orsini's posture.
Benton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (0) Orsini
We've been hearing that Benton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini wants to get back to full guard.
Orsini trying to control from the bottom.
Benton controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Benton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Orsini for as long as he can get away with.

Benton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini wants to get back to full guard.
Benton wants to free his trapped foot but Orsini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orsini trying to control but Benton postures up.
Orsini wants to improve his position but Benton is controlling well.
Benton trying to control from half guard but Orsini is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (5) vs (0) Orsini

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to take his opponent's back but Orsini doesn't allow it.
Orsini is working to get back to half guard.
Benton controlling the position easily from mount.
Orsini is working to get back to half guard.
Orsini keeps trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Orsini is looking to get to half guard.
Orsini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (5) vs (2) Orsini
Orsini looking to pass the guard.
Orsini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Orsini looking to pass the guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Benton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orsini's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (7) vs (2) Orsini

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

Orsini looking for a guillotine here but Benton defends easily.
Orsini trying to control the position.
Orsini tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Orsini managing to control the position.

Orsini throws his legs up looking for a submission but Benton uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (10) vs (2) Orsini
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini struggling a bit here.
Orsini manages to get back to half guard.
Orsini is trying to control but can't.
Benton trying to control the pace.
Orsini won't allow Benton to pass to mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Orsini trying to hold on to Benton's head to control him but Benton postures up.
Well, if Benton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Orsini tries to roll over but Benton keeps him under control.
Benton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Benton prevents Orsini from improving his position.
Benton is thwarting Orsini's attempts to control the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Orsini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Benton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Benton's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benton (10) vs (6) Orsini

Orsini looking for the RNC.
Orsini has the hooks in. Benton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Orsini looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Benton is controlling Orsini 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (12) vs (6) Orsini
Benton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Orsini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Orsini looking to control.
Benton's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Orsini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benton defends well.
Benton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Orsini.

Orsini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benton defends it easily.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
Orsini wants to improve his position but instead Benton has moved into half guard.
Orsini tries to roll over but Benton keeps him under control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Benton is keen to just control but Orsini is a slippery customer.
Orsini is looking to control Benton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orsini avoid being mounted?
Benton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Orsini tries to roll over but Benton keeps him under control.
Orsini is pressing down on Benton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orsini wants to sweep here but Benton controlling him for the moment.
Benton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Benton won't allow Orsini to sweep him here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Benton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Orsini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benton preventing the sweep.
Benton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Orsini working for submissions but it's allowed Benton to get to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Orsini is not content to let Benton control the position.
Orsini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benton is working away from the top position though.
Orsini wants to improve his position but Benton is controlling well.
Orsini is trying to maintain the position but Benton is very close to passing his half guard.
Benton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orsini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to pass the guard but Orsini defending well.
Benton is taking a breather. Orsini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Orsini wants to get back to full guard.
Orsini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benton is working away from the top position though.
Benton tries to pass to full mount but Orsini defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orsini tries to get to full guard but Benton has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benton takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.

Event: Bravado 22
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1#
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Orsini pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orsini lands a shot to the body.
Orsini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Orsini.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orsini scores with a shoulder strike.
Orsini lands a nice uppercut.
Orsini working aggressively here. #T1#
Orsini prevents the takedown attempt.
Orsini effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Gracie jumps guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Orsini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Orsini taking a breather here.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Orsini trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Orsini landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gracie is trying to control Orsini's posture but Orsini avoids it.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orsini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Orsini working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orsini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orsini staying calm.
Gracie tries to bench press Orsini off him but Orsini keeps the position.
Gracie is trying to control Orsini's posture but Orsini avoids it.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orsini's best efforts.#T4#
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Orsini pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orsini pulls his head out easily.
Orsini moves nicely into side control.
Orsini trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orsini sees it coming and defends easily.
Orsini is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Orsini works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Orsini lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orsini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orsini 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.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Orsini is avoiding it.
Orsini jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Orsini throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Orsini.
Orsini lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back. #T1#
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie. #CL2#
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orsini, pushing him back against the cage.
Orsini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orsini misses with a body punch.
Orsini works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Orsini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
A short right from Orsini.
Orsini digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
A short right from Orsini on the inside. #T2#
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orsini lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Orsini lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Orsini.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orsini prevents it.
Orsini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orsini.
Orsini lands with a left to the head.
Orsini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orsini goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Orsini lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsini swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsini misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Orsini working aggressively here.
Orsini works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Alessandro Orsini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Gracie.
Orsini lands a left hand. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Orsini as the two fighters clinch.
Orsini pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orsini digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orsini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orsini tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Orsini back against the cage.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Orsini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Orsini scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Orsini manages to get underhooks.
Orsini works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Orsini avoids it easily.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini scores with a nice head shot.
Orsini works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie slips a jab from Orsini.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Lucio Gracie has been cut.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Orsini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Orsini misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Orsini is retaining full guard.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie trying to control the action but Orsini is working from the bottom.
Orsini prevents Gracie from moving into mount. #T2#
Orsini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Orsini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie prevents Orsini from getting back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orsini is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orsini has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orsini passes into side control.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Orsini is controlling the position.
Orsini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #T3#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Lucio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Orsini cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orsini trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Orsini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Orsini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Orsini connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orsini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orsini cracks Gracie with a big elbow.
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Lucio Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'I am used to bitches just laying down for me. Why you no lay down?'.

Event: Bravado 16
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
Cerrone swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cerrone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cerrone misses with a takedown attempt - Orsini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cerrone walks into a jab.
Orsini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orsini staying out of range there.
Cerrone looks to throw the jab but Orsini is out of range.
Cerrone misses with a double jab.
Orsini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Orsini moves into range and clinches up with Cerrone.
A short uppercut from Orsini.
Orsini can't find room to land a body shot as Cerrone controls the action.
Cerrone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cerrone tries a body shot but Orsini blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Orsini as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Orsini decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Cerrone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orsini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cerrone has managed to get both his arms back between Orsini's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Cerrone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cerrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerrone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orsini is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cerrone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orsini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Orsini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orsini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've been hearing that Orsini has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Orsini won't allow Cerrone to sweep him here.
Orsini works over Cerrone with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Orsini content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Cerrone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orsini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orsini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cerrone keeping full guard, as Orsini tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Orsini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Cerrone throws a hook to the side of Orsini's head but Orsini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Cerrone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orsini finds it's way round the side to connect with Cerrone's head.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Cerrone saw that one coming.
Orsini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cerrone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsini.
Cerrone throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Cerrone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cerrone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cerrone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini lands a nice hook to Cerrone's body. Cerrone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cerrone throws a jab when Orsini was well out of range.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cerrone cracks Orsini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orsini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cerrone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
That's time! Orsini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Orsini blocks a low kick nicely.
Orsini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cerrone counter with a right hand.
Orsini lands a slapping body shot.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Cerrone ducks down to avoid it.
Cerrone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini drops his hands momentarily and Cerrone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cerrone looks to land a right hand but Orsini moved out of range.
Cerrone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cerrone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Cerrone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Cerrone moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Orsini swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cerrone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Cerrone.
Cerrone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orsini throws a leg kick but Cerrone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cerrone wants to counter with a clinch but Orsini pushes him away.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cerrone can do to turn this around?#T1#
Orsini clobbers Cerrone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orsini misses with a body punch
enabling Cerrone to counter with a crisp jab.
Orsini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cerrone throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cerrone was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Cerrone connects with a body shot.
Orsini connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Orsini.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cerrone was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Cerrone is looking for the big counter here.
Cerrone throws a sloppy body shot
and Orsini counters with a right hand to the body.
Orsini is looking to wear down Cerrone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orsini, as that shot connected.
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!
Orsini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cerrone counters with a left to the body.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cerrone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Cerrone loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Cerrone misses with an uppercut.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cerrone.
Cerrone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cerrone throws a right hand that misses
and Orsini counters with a stiff right hand.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Cerrone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cerrone scores with a three punch combo!
The fighters circle momentarily. Cerrone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cerrone.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cerrone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini digs a good body shot into Cerrone's ribs.
Cerrone moves away from the strike by Orsini. #T3#
Cerrone fails to land with a series of punches.
Orsini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cerrone's head backwards.
Cerrone misses with a body shot.
Cerrone misses with a straight left.
Cerrone's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cerrone duly obliges.
Orsini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cerrones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Orsini darts in and clinches Cerrone up against the cage.
Orsini is working Cerrone over against the cage.
Orsini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cerrone backwards.
A short right from Orsini.
Cerrone struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
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!
Cerrone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orsini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cerrone misses with the head strike.
Orsini scores with a shot to the side of Cerrone's head.
Orsini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cerrone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orsini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orsini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cerrone backwards. #T4#
Cerrone misses with a body punch.
Cerrone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orsini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cerrone struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
Orsini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cerrone fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orsini.
Orsini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orsini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cerrones head. #ROC#
Cerrone is rocked!
Orsini blocks a body shot from Cerrone.
Cerrone tries to land knees in the clinch but Orsini avoids the damage to the body.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Orsini.
Cerrone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Cerrone.
Cerrone lands an uppercut.
Cerrone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cerrone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orsini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cerrone backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
That's time! Orsini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice jab there from Orsini.
Cerrone throws a hook but Orsini avoids it easily.
Orsini jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Orsini connects with a jab.
Cerrone is still on wobbly legs! Can Orsini finish him?
Orsini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orsini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orsini digs a good body shot into Cerrone's ribs.
Cerrone misses with a right hand
and Orsini counters with a crisp right that sends Cerrone to the canvas! Orsini follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Phil Cerrone was interviewed post fight and said 'Someone get this dude tested, everyone knows this asshole's a cheat. I deserved the win, fuck it I'm out.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016

#R1#
Orsini lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alexei Surov has been cut.
Surov tries to move into range but Orsini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Surov blocks a jab.
Surov with the counter takedown but Orsini avoids it easily.
Surov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsini lands with a nice body punch.
Orsini's corner calls for a 1-2. Orsini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orsini clobbers Surov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Orsini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orsini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Surov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Surov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini lands a nice hook to Surov's body. Surov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orsini lands a jab to Surov's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Orsini. That snapped Surov's head back. #TD2#
Surov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Orsini on his heels. He'll look to pass Orsini's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Surov throws a strike but Orsini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Surov being controlled here, momentarily.
Orsini trying to control but Surov is working from the bottom.
Surov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orsini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Surov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Surov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orsini.
Orsini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orsini works over Surov with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Orsini trying to control but Surov is working from the bottom.
Surov has momentary wrist control but Orsini slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Surov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Surov is not content to let Orsini control the position.
Orsini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Surov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Surov parries the strikes from Orsini easily there. Orsini is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Surov to escape. #T3#
Orsini trying to control the position but Surov is working away.
Surov tries to improve position but can't.
Orsini throws a strike aimed at the side of Surov's head but Surov avoids it well.
Orsini cracks Surov with a big right hand but Surov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Orsini landing strikes.
Orsini cracks Surov with a big elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Alexei Surov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Surov to see if he's OK.
Surov on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT#
Alexei Surov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Orsini with the ground and pound but Surov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Surov tries to roll over but Orsini keeps him under control.#T4#
Surov is refusing to be controlled, as Orsini sits in half guard.
Surov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orsini is looking to take a break and control but Surov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Surov defending well though.
Orsini is trying to control the action in half guard but Surov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Surov looking for submissions off his back.
Surov has hold of Orsini's hands but Orsini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Surov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orsini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orsini connects with a body shot.
Surov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orsini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Orsini swings for the body but Surov moves out of range.
Orsini lands an overhand right.
Surov loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Surov misses with a shot to the body
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini connects with a looping right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexei Surov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alessandro Orsini!
A relieved looking Alessandro Orsini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Orsini throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Surov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orsini's guard.
Surov trying to control but Orsini is working from the bottom.
Surov wants to pass the guard but Orsini is keeping the position.
Surov advances to half guard.
Surov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Surov is looking to take a break and control but Orsini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsini is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orsini's head.
Still in half guard, Surov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Surov is trying to work for a kimura but Orsini is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Surov is trying to work for a kimura but Orsini is defending well.
Orsini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Orsini is looking for a sweep. Surov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orsini is not content to let Surov control the position.#SUB2#
Surov is working for a kimura but Orsini is defending it quite comfortably.
Orsini trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Surov is keen to just control but Orsini is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Orsini is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Surov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini lunges at Surov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Surov's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alexei Surov has been cut.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Surov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Surov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orsini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Surov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Surov.
Orsini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Orsini throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Surov counters with a shoot takedown. Orsini fights it but they end up in guard.
Surov wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Surov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Surov is looking to work some ground and pound but Orsini has wrist control.
Surov won't allow Orsini to sweep him here.
Surov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Orsini is trying to get back to half guard.
Orsini trying to control but Surov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Orsini grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Surov lands strikes to the head.
Orsini manages to reverse the position and now he's in Surov's guard. Nice work there by Orsini. #T4#
Orsini wants to pass the guard but Surov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Orsini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Surov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orsini has managed to get both his arms back between Surov's legs - danger averted.
Surov can't keep his opponent in guard - Orsini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Orsini is looking to stall here but Surov recovers full guard.
Orsini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsini postures up and lands a big shot to Surov's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Surov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Orsini lands a jab to Surov's midsection.
Orsini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Surov on the side of the head.
Orsini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Surov.
Orsini scores with the left hand. Surov knows he should have avoided that one.
Orsini looks to land a combination but Surov avoids it well.
Surov looks to throw the jab but Orsini is out of range.
Surov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
Surov punishes Orsini's body with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Orsini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orsini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Surov under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini with a nice cross.
Surov checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Surov was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Surov with the counter takedown but Orsini avoids it easily.
Orsini digs a good body shot into Surov's ribs.
Surov checks a low kick from Orsini.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Surov is out of range.
Surov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orsini sprawls well. Orsini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Surov gets slowly back to his feet.
Orsini connects with a crisp jab.
Alessandro Orsini is winning the standup battle so far.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Surov.
Surov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Surov throws a looping overhand right but Orsini ducks down to avoid it.
Orsini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Surov is able to avoid easily.
Surov throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsini.
Surov misses with a hook.
Surov throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsini throws a jab when Surov was well out of range.
Surov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orsini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Surov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
Surov lands a nice looking body shot.
Surov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orsini defends well and Surov ends up having to push Orsini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alessandro Orsini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Surov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Surov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
And Surov tries to counter it with a takedown but Orsini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Surov.
Surov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orsini rather than just go for the knockout.
Surov slips under a jab from Orsini.
Surov feints the counter takedown.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Surov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsini dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Surov. That did some damage!
Orsini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Surov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orsini with a jab.
Surov misses with a looping left.
Surov throws a hook to the side of Orsini's head but Orsini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Surov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
And Surov tries to counter it with a takedown but Orsini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Surov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Surov ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Surov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orsini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Surov scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
That has opened up Alexei Surov's cut even more.
Nice uppercut lands for Orsini. That snapped Surov's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini cracks Surov with an open hand slap.
Orsini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Surov.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Orsini throws a hook but Surov avoids it easily.
Surov fails to land the takedown.
Alessandro Orsini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Surov.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Surov moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Surov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Surov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Surov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini lands a jab to the head.
Orsini tests Surov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Surov misses the shot to the body.
Surov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsini lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Surov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Surov lands in his opponent's guard.
Surov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Surov landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Surov wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Orsini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Surov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Surov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orsini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orsini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Surov keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Orsini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Surov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Surov keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Orsini stopping the sweep attempt from Surov.
Orsini tries to free his leg and advance position but Surov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Surov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orsini defends well.
Orsini wants to pass the guard but Surov is keeping the position.
Surov trying to control the position. #T3#
Orsini throwing strikes but missing.
Orsini passes Surov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Orsini passes to full mount!
Orsini tries to control but Surov wriggling away.
Orsini lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Surov hang on?#T4#
Orsini dominating with strikes here.
Surov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surov is staying active underneath Orsini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsini drops an elbow to the side of Surov's head.
Orsini controlling the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Primal 34
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Crunch throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.
Orsini tries to score with a low kick but Crunch moves his leg out of the way.
Crunch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackthorn in the buildup to the fight.
Crunch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orsini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crunch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Orsini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orsini swings wildly with an uppercut but Crunch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crunch is leaning against Orsini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orsini throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch misses with the head strike.
Crunch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Crunch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orsini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crunch misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini throws a head punch that misses.
Crunch misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Orsini tries to work over Crunch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Crunch.
A short uppercut from Crunch.
Crunch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crunch lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.#BC#
Crunch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crunch takes one to the chin there.
Orsini slips a jab from Crunch.
Orsini throws a lazy head kick
and Crunch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch throws a jab when Orsini was well out of range.
Orsini feints a counter leg kick.
Orsini tries to clinch but Crunch is having none of it.
Orsini throws a right hand that misses
and Crunch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crunch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Captain Crunch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini throws out a leg kick but Crunch moves out of range and Orsini only half commits.
Crunch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crunch counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch tries to score with a low kick but Orsini moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Orsini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crunch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crunch connects with a single shot there.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch misses the jab.
Orsini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crunch keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Orsini.
A little feinted left hand from Crunch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orsini if he has to take too many more of those.
Orsini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crunch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orsini wants to land a leg kick but Crunch is out of range.
Crunch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
Crunch cracks Orsini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Orsini as he connects with a hook.
Orsini tests Crunch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Orsini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Orsini crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crunch - the referee stops the clock and Orsini gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crunch. Orsini manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crunch connects with an inside leg kick.
Crunch wants to land a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
Orsini swings for the body but Crunch moves out of range.
Crunch lands a body shot.
Orsini closes the distance but Crunch moves to the side
and Crunch counters with an outside leg kick.
Orsini scores with a nice right hand.
Orsini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Orsini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orsini.
Crunch wants to slow Orsini down by chopping away at his legs.
Crunch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orsini slips a jab from Crunch.#CL2#
Orsini has managed to clinch.
Crunch can't find room to land a body shot as Orsini controls the action.
Crunch lands a right hand.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crunch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crunch.
Crunch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsinis head.
Crunch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Crunch lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Crunch.
Crunch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orsini prevents a body shot from Crunch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Crunch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
That kick from Crunch tenderised Orsini's leg. Orsini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orsini misses with a hook
and Crunch counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Crunch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orsini to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crunch. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini checks the leg kick.
Orsini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Crunch to counter with a crisp jab.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini misses with a body shot
and Crunch counters with a right hand to the body.
Crunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini lands a body shot.
Orsini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini slips under a jab from Crunch.#T1#
Crunch needs to keep his hands up - Orsini had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Orsini pushes Crunch up against the cage in a clinch.
Crunch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsini can do to turn this around?
Crunch misses with a punch on the inside.
Crunch lands a left hand.
Orsini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crunch blocking some punches.
Crunch lands with a right to the head.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Crunch controls his hands.
Crunch pushes Orsini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orsini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crunch's elbow.
Orsini has a couple of punches blocked by Crunch.
Crunch scores with a shot to the side of Orsini's head.
Crunch blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Orsini pulls Crunch into guard. #SUB2#
Orsini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crunch defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Orsini looking for a guillotine here but Crunch defends easily. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orsini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crunch defends it easily.
Crunch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Orsini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crunch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Orsini wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Crunch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orsini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crunch has managed to get both his arms back between Orsini's legs - danger averted.
Crunch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Crunch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Orsini, up you get! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jab, jab by Orsini - just one landing.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Crunch.
Orsini throws a body punch but Crunch moves out of range.
Orsini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crunch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini misses with a body shot
enabling Crunch to counter with a crisp jab.
Crunch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Crunch connects with a leg kick. Orsini looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orsini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crunch counters with a nice kick to the body.
Crunch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Orsini misses with a lunging right hand
and Crunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orsini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch lands a lovely overhand right.
Orsini misses the body punch
and Crunch counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Crunch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crunch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crunch misses with a lunging right hand
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.
Crunch throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Crunch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsini counters with a body kick.
Orsini has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Captain Crunch is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Orsini misses
letting Crunch counter with a right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crunch.
Crunch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Orsini.
Crunch misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Crunch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orsini swings for the body but Crunch moves out of range.
Crunch swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini tries a quick counter leg kick but Crunch is wise to it.#T1#
A shot to the body from Orsini misses
and Crunch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crunch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crunch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orsini.
Orsini lands a really nice looking cross but Crunch seems unphased.
Orsini with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crunch counters with a straight right hand.
Crunch just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orsini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crunch thinking.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch cracks the inside of Orsini's front leg.
Crunch throws a nice looking combination but Orsini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orsini misses with a leg kick
and Crunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini. #T2#
Crunch ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini lands a jab to the head.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crunch was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Orsini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orsini dodges the punch combination from Crunch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crunch, right into the meat.
Orsini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orsini lands a jab.
Crunch cracks Orsini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Orsini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orsini cracks a nice hook into Crunch's ribs.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crunch but Crunch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crunch lands a leg kick that knocks Orsini off balance momentarily.
Orsini throws a right hand that misses
and Crunch counters with a thumping low kick.
Orsini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Crunch misses.
Orsini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crunch is looking to chop away at Orsini's legs.
Orsini misses with a hook to the body
and Crunch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Crunch is just out of range.#T4#
Orsini tries to land a leg kick but Crunch saw it coming and moves away.
Crunch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Crunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Orsini blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini cracks Crunch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orsini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crunch.
Orsini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crunch. Crunch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orsini tries to clinch up.
Orsini takes a swing at Crunch's ribcage but misses.
Alessandro Orsini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orsini swings for the body but Crunch moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Crunch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crunch, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Crunch!
Post fight, Captain Crunch stared into the camera and said 'Crunchitized son!!!'.

Event: Causing Havoc 62
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Carver misses.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carver manages to avoid it.
Carver is looking to counter punch.
Carver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orsini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carver doesn't seem bothered though.
Orsini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orsini throws the left hand but Carver avoids the punch easily.
Carver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orsini punishes Carver's body with a nice straight punch.
Orsini checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orsini's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carver connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orsini scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Carver finds it's target.
Carver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orsini in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orsini pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carver is out of range and Orsini settles back down.
Orsini jabs Carver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carver looks to throw the jab but Orsini is out of range.
It seemed like Orsini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orsini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carver rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carver is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Orsini fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Carver.
Carver cracks a nice hook into Orsini's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Carver.
A jab from Carver finds it's way through Orsini's defenses.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Carver is out of range.
Orsini misses with a body shot
and Carver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orsini scores with a jab. Carver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carver throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orsini counters with a nice uppercut.
Orsini lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carver misses with a straight left.
Orsini digs a good hook to Carver's body.
Carver is breathing heavily.
Orsini scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Carver is rocked!
Orsini is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Carver flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Carver is out cold! Orsini holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alessandro Orsini and Kristoffer Fredholm. Fredholm is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kano - Can't Hold Back Your Lovin' . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

183 cm
18 yrs
184 lbs

185 cm
21 yrs
183 lbs

Orsini

Fredholm

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Alessandro Orsini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Kristoffer Fredholm!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fredholm fails with the takedown.
Orsini slaps away a takedown attempt from Fredholm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fredholm slaps away a takedown attempt from Orsini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Fredholm tries to counter it with a takedown but Orsini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orsini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Orsini moves into range and clinches up with Fredholm.
Orsini drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fredholm gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fredholm is trying to pull guard but Orsini has him pressed against the cage.
Alessandro Orsini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Fredholm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini can't get the takedown.
Orsini wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini can't get the takedown.
Orsini goes for a takedown attempt but Fredholm pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Fredholm gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orsini (0) vs (4) Fredholm

Fredholm is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orsini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fredholm trying to control the action but Orsini is working from the bottom.
Fredholm controls the position from side control.

Fredholm is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orsini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fredholm goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Orsini rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fredholm's guard! Nice work there by Orsini!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsini (2) vs (4) Fredholm
Orsini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Orsini looking to sit in guard and control but Fredholm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsini (2) vs (6) Fredholm

Orsini working for a triangle but Fredholm defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fredholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orsini is keeping the position for now.
Orsini is trying to control the position but Fredholm postures up.
Fredholm wants to pass the guard but Orsini is keeping the position.
Orsini looking for a sweep. Not yet Orsini, not yet.
Fredholm is pushing down on Orsini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orsini is fighting to maintain full guard but Fredholm has managed to sneak the leg through.
Orsini moves into full guard.
Fredholm trying to control but Orsini is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orsini keeping full guard, as Fredholm tries to pass.

Orsini is looking for a triangle but Fredholm pushes his legs off easily.

Fredholm is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fredholm content to stall in guard here.

Fredholm is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fredholm preventing the sweep.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fredholm trying to control but Orsini is working from the bottom.
Fredholm tries to free his leg and advance position but Orsini is retaining full guard.
Orsini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Fredholm from controlling successfully.
Orsini is trying to control the position but Fredholm postures up.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Fredholm from controlling successfully.
Fredholm is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fredholm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fredholm passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orsini (2) vs (9) Fredholm

Fredholm tries for a kimura but Orsini is defending well.

Fredholm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Orsini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Orsini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fredholm wants to control but Orsini is keeping him busy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Orsini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Fredholm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Fredholm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orsini sees it coming and defends easily.
Orsini is looking to control Fredholm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orsini avoid being mounted?

Fredholm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fredholm wants to pass the guard but Orsini is defending well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Orsini tries to roll over but Fredholm keeps him under control.
Fredholm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Orsini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fredholm prevents Orsini from improving his position.
Orsini is pressing down on Fredholm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orsini is trying to keep Fredholm in close.
Fredholm preventing the sweep.
Fredholm looking to sit in guard and control but Orsini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsini (4) vs (9) Fredholm
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fredholm is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsini (4) vs (11) Fredholm

Fredholm is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Orsini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fredholm defends well.
Fredholm wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.

Orsini has his foot on Fredholm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fredholm works his way back into a safe position though.
Fredholm slips nicely into half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fredholm wants to pass the guard but Orsini is defending well.

Fredholm is working for a kimura but Orsini is defending it quite comfortably.
Fredholm wants to free his trapped foot but Orsini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fredholm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Fredholm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fredholm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orsini keeps working.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fredholm is looking to advance position but Orsini won't allow it.
Orsini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Fredholm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orsini sees it coming and defends easily.
Fredholm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orsini keeps working.
Orsini trying to control from the bottom.
Fredholm wants to pass to mount but Orsini is defending the position.

Fredholm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orsini defends it well.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Orsini is looking for a sweep. Fredholm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fredholm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fredholm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orsini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Fredholm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orsini sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orsini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Orsini has his foot on Fredholm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fredholm works his way back into a safe position though.
Orsini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fredholm slips nicely into half guard.
Orsini tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fredholm has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orsini (4) vs (14) Fredholm

Fredholm working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fredholm seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Orsini is holding on tight.
Fredholm tries to control but Orsini wriggling away.
Orsini is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fredholm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fredholm takes Orsini's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Orsini is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Orsini (4) vs (17) Fredholm

Fredholm is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Orsini knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Orsini for a finish.

Fredholm tightening his grip on Orsini, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fredholm is hanging on to Orsini's back as he tries to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fredholm wins on points by 17 to 4.
Kristoffer Fredholm very nearly forgot to thank Bushido Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alessandro Orsini and Jan Karel. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

183 cm
18 yrs
184 lbs

180 cm
19 yrs
155 lbs

Orsini

Karel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alessandro Orsini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jan Karel!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orsini moves in looking to clinch but Karel pushes him off.
Karel tries to counter by closing the distance.

Karel tries to sprawl but Orsini drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orsini (2) vs (0) Karel

Orsini in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Karel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Orsini!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alessandro Orsini!
After winning the bout, Alessandro Orsini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alessandro Orsini and Willem Karel. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

183 cm
18 yrs
184 lbs

180 cm
19 yrs
155 lbs

Orsini

Karel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alessandro Orsini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Willem Karel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karel stuffs the takedown.

Orsini drives through and clinches with Karel against the cage.
Karel can't get the takedown.
Karel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orsini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orsini looking for a takedown.
Orsini is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Orsini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orsini is looking for a takedown.
Orsini is working for takedown but Karel is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini tries to score a body lock takedown but Karel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Orsini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karel is defending well.
Karel gets underhooks to prevent Orsini's takedown attempt.
Orsini tries to score a body lock takedown but Karel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Karel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Orsini is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Karel to the mat. Karel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orsini (2) vs (0) Karel

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orsini stays in close to Karel's body and controls the position.
Orsini stands and throws Karel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orsini (5) vs (0) Karel
Karel is being controlled here.

Orsini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karel, who protects the arm well.

Orsini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orsini has hold of Karel's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Karel seems comfortable defending it but Orsini has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Karel is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Karel is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Orsini couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alessandro Orsini!
A victorious Alessandro Orsini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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